Thought I'd post a little more on this subject. I went ahead and ordered the rails. Ordered 5ft and cut them using a chop saw with a metal cutting blade. I got the galvanized ones for 8.99 each. I needed to cut them to just over 3ft to span the panel area. I was able to drill holes and use bolts on all but the front ones. Tough getting the bolts and washers on the back but can be done. The fronts are tapped into the C-piller and no way to get to the back. I used metal roofing screws for the front side of the rail and was able to use bolts on the rear bolt holes. They are very strong when mounted. I just cut up a few 2x4s and some OSB to see how everything will fit. The bed goes in and out fast.
You can move the bed up and down but need to make you 2x4s shorter or longer by 1/2in for each position due to the wall not being straight up and down.
I'll try a trip or 2 with the bed the way it is but want to use 3/4in square steal for the cross members eventually.
I still have the roof panels out...Waiting for the camera.
You can move the bed up and down but need to make you 2x4s shorter or longer by 1/2in for each position due to the wall not being straight up and down.
I'll try a trip or 2 with the bed the way it is but want to use 3/4in square steal for the cross members eventually.
I still have the roof panels out...Waiting for the camera.
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