I do have holes in my frame for the top bracket. It will make it lighter to put up there plus the weight will be held from the frame instead of all the weight on the top sliding rail. And J bolt.

My truck came with the top sliding bracket. I do like tire on outside but since I have collected the parts I’m going under bed. I did buy a side mount bracket which it looks like there was one there also. Then I’m putting wooden rails on my box. Glad we have this figured out.

Nice looking truck David

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