Off-Road Flatbed design

[Flip-er]

I like it
Kinda different BUT very cool

 

[Dean2]

Yup seen a few, But Modifying old rusty **** is a PITA. I rather start new and do it the way I want.

Totally your choice. Just thought with the price of new steel and aluminum might be a cost effective source of material. Will be interested to hear what your material costs are once you get all the stuff together. Looking forward to seeing the end result.

 

[healthyrx]

Im a huge fan of the flatbed look. Your post got me distracted from studying enough to look around and see what all is out there, and I came across this. https://ddfab.co/newdodge/
Its for a 2500/3500 short bed SRW but looks to be a weld it yourself frame kit and then you have to add the decking to it. For $800 it may be a good starting point and seeing what you've managed on your truck so far I cant imagine it would be much extra work to adapt the mounting locations to fit a 1500

 

[DILLIGAF]

Got my Autocad 3d out today ( Aka Carboard )

So Far im at 1300$ in metal . The Subframe is all 3"x1.5" .120 The headache rack is all 4"x2" .120 plus plate and angle for wooden deck.

Sold the bed and tailgate today on FB Marketplace. 850$ towards metal

 

[DILLIGAF]

I know what im copying for the lightbar. But will make it fold backward and just 1 actuator.

Fold Up LED Light Bar.

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[danielmid]

I know what im copying for the lightbar. But will make it fold backward and just 1 actuator.

Fold Up LED Light Bar.

Custom Light bar setup I've rigged up on my Falcon ute. I had never seen it done before so it took a bit of work to figure out. Lets me have a big ass 44" li...

youtu.be

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[Wild one]

I know what im copying for the lightbar. But will make it fold backward and just 1 actuator.

Fold Up LED Light Bar.

Custom Light bar setup I've rigged up on my Falcon ute. I had never seen it done before so it took a bit of work to figure out. Lets me have a big ass 44" li...

youtu.be

https://www.princessauto.com/en/12v-dc-135-lb-linear-actuators/product/PA1000001114

 

[DILLIGAF]

They are cheaper on Amazon. Im just waiting for some to get on Wearhouse deals.

Buddy is picking up my bed tommorow afternoon, So I need to go pick up metal in the AM.

Im still blown away how fast that sold today. wasnt expecting that at all since its a 2012. I guess I better like my flatbed now...

 

[Wild one]

They are cheaper on Amazon. Im just waiting for some to get on Wearhouse deals.

Buddy is picking up my bed tommorow afternoon, So I need to go pick up metal in the AM.

Im still blown away how fast that sold today. wasnt expecting that at all since its a 2012. I guess I better like my flatbed now...

The only advantage to PA is they don't ask to many questions if it screws up and you need to return it,lol

 

[Marshall]

Not sure where you are in Canada, I am near Edmonton. See used welding decks for sale pretty cheap on Kijiji pretty regularly. 500-1000 is pretty common.

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I was thinking the same thing, lots sitting in back yards, just have to find one, I always thought a hoist would be neat, I did a 3/4 ton many yrs ago, back then , hydraulic was simple, now would have to be electric. But unless you haul rocks , no point I guess.