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There are lots of helpful instructions on our installation information page. However, here are some specific ones that may help:

Wood Finish Testing Information I -Test to evaluate how well various wood finish products will last when exposed to outdoor use. Original wood bed testing article in 2004
Wood Finish Testing Information II - Test to evaluate how well various wood finish products will last when exposed to outdoor use. New test beginning July 2005
http://www.mar-k.com/wood_finish_testing_ii.html

Bed Mounting Information for GM Stepside and Ford Flareside Trucks
http://www.mar-k.com/bed_mounting_information.pdf

General bed parts installation: http://www.mar-k.com/bed_parts_installation.html

Hope these help. But there are many more on our website's installation page at: http://www.mar-k.com/installation_hints.html