I'm installing a bed kit with predrilled holes in my 53 chevy 1/2 ton. Before I install the boards, I have a question about the cross sills. I mounted the front sill using 2 blocks (no rubber pads). The second sill will be floating and not attached to the frame. The 3rd sill is mounted to the frame behind the rear axle using only blocks (no pads). The rear sill has only a rubber pad between the sill and the frame. Is this correct and will this get me the correct spacing between the sills and the angle strips where my boards will fit under?
My second question is the boards themselves. I have an 8 board kit. The manufacturer says the 4 1/4 boards go under the angle strips with the 2 drilled holes placed close to the front sill vs the rear sill. This doesn't seem right as the holes match up better if I place the holes down by the rear sill. Does anyone know which is correct? Thanks.
