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| | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 28 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 28 | I just mounted the box on my 48 3600 and I have an inch+ gap between the front of the rear fenders and the running boards/splash aprons.
I believe the cab and frame are 48 vintage but the box is possibly a few years newer. I got the truck with a home made flatbed mounted. The long running boards were still on it but the splash aprons are a different color from the cab so they and the running boards might be a different year also.
Were there difference between the years that are causing my problem. I can't see any way to get enough movement from anything to get a propper fit.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | What is your gap between the cab and bed? Recent discussion on here suggests that it could be anywhere from 1/2" to 2" or even more. I think it should be about 1" at the center of the bed, but I can't prove it. If there is no spare space there you might have to do some refab work somewhere. Loosen up the running boards and see if you can get a little bit there and you might be able to loosen the fender bolts and get a little movement there too. I suggest get everything loose and see if you can tweak a little here and a little there. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 28 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 28 | The cab to bed at the closest point is about an inch.
If I slid the box forward to touch the cab the fender to running board fit would be about right.
I think I could adjust the fenders and boards each a little but not enough. Maybe elongate the frame holes and gain a little on the box.
The box and fenders (one fender the other is a replacement) came from a different truck. They fit ok when on it.
The running boards may not be original to the truck. I don't know as it had a flatbed on it when I got it.
If all of the AD's used the same boards beds and fenders I will try to get these to fit the best I can. If not maybe I need to find different boards or fenders.
Thanks Richard
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | There was a set of short running boards intended for use with flatbeds that won't fit on a truck with fenders. Can you measure your set and post the result?
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