Question for the Bolters. I am doing a total frame off rebuild, and I have all the bed parts painted and the bed being built on stands. The chassis is finished including drive train. The cab will not be painted until December/February timeframe. My question is whether I can install the entire bed assembly before the installation of the cab? I understand the cab will have to be leveled and the bed lined up with the cab. Is this an absolute don't do? Any advice is appreciated.
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What Carl said. If you want to store the bed on the frame, do that, but move it out of the way when installing the cab.
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I agree with Kevins recommendation, you do not want the bed "installed" when putting the cab onto the frame.
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