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Old December 1st, 2009, 02:25 PM   #1 (Link to post)
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I got a lwb chevy and the bed is getting in the way. I wanna see what you guys are running.
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Getting in the way how? Probably time to get out the sawzall.
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should have got a k5. just joking, is it hangin over too much? well if so i have seen people pull them in and cut the rear of the bed and frame off. i dont like the look thow.
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Old December 2nd, 2009, 03:41 AM   #5 (Link to post)
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That is called "boatsiding" or sometimes "dovetailing" in the rear.
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Old December 2nd, 2009, 04:06 AM   #6 (Link to post)
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Rather than dovetailing, you could also bob it to get rid of the overhang.
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Flat bed made of sturdy steel stuff.

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Getting in the way how? Probably time to get out the sawzall.
Measure once, and cut as many times as you want. :hacck:
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Getting in the way how? Probably time to get out the sawzall.
Well its a little big as its 8ft long. And I wanna make it more trail friendly but still have a "bed" somewhat.

I don't really like the look of a flat bed tho
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