The Bed
Because we back-halved the truck and wanted a flat bed floor-no notch cover or hole in the floor-we needed to body-drop the bed more than 8 inches.
 15. First we measured out...  15. First we measured out how much we needed to body-drop the bed. Make sure to give yourself a little extra room-at least a half inch-as you can always space a bed up. | 
16. |  17. Next, we had to unbolt...  17. Next, we had to unbolt all of the factory fender guards, supports, and inner fender wells. |
 18. You'll need to separate...  18. You'll need to separate the factory seam sealer. |  19. We opted to drill out...  19. We opted to drill out the spot welds to make for a little cleaner drop. |  20. We also removed the factory...  20. We also removed the factory fender wells to use as sleds down the street-long story, ha ha! |
21. |  22. Next was the actual cutting...  22. Next was the actual cutting of the inner bed. | 
23. She's almost there! |
 24. With the inner bed floor...  24. With the inner bed floor separated, now you can cut out the part that makes for the drop. Make sure to cut straight so it will meet back up easier. |  25. Next, measure and tack...  25. Next, measure and tack the bed floor back into place. |  26. We also recommend double-checking...  26. We also recommend double-checking the bed on the truck to make sure it sits right before fully welding it up. What can we say, we like to be safe. Besides, who wants to body-drop a bed twice in one night? |
 27. And there she is. With...  27. And there she is. With some trailer tubs, she'll be ready to see the road in no time! | | |