Originally Posted by glennj3
Is 18 gu strong enough to replace the floor, put 8 inches height across the front then replace that side panels fully.
To structurally to hold the cab up?
That’s kind of what I’m thinking.
It's thicker than the original, so yes, it will work just fine. If you measure the floor panels you bought, you'll find them to be either 18 or 19 gauge.


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