Tubbin' Done Right - Mini Truck Wheel Tub Install

15.Next, grind the welds smooth.

16.Now that all the filler pieces are out of the way you can move onto measuring the tub to find out how much you will need to cut.

17.Once you take your measurement, mark the excess on each side.

18.Cut away the ends of the tub to center it to your specifications and needs.

19.Next, set the tub into place and mark the area of the bed that will need to be cut.

20.Cut out the sides of the bed to make room for the tubs.

21.Now you can test-fit the tubs to make sure that there is enough clearance.

22.Again, clean up the areas where you will be welding.

23.Tack the tub into place with carefully spaced welds. Go slow and start far apart, then get closer together.

24.Once the tubs and all the filler pieces are tacked in, you can now build your side plate.

25.Trace the inside of the tub and this will give you an exact template for the side plate.

26.Cut out the side plates and then tack them into place. You can tack the outside plate closer together and grind it smooth.

27.After everything is smooth, it's best to seam-seal the tubs so that you can just respray the bedliner and be good to go.

28.If you lay an even, smooth coat of seam sealer, this is what your final product will look like. After the bedliner is sprayed you'll have a nice clean bed and no more mess getting kicked up from your tires.