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Tubbin' Done Right - Mini Truck Wheel Tub Install

Tubbin Done Right Grind
15.Next, grind the welds smooth.
Tubbin Done Right Measure
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.
Tubbin Done Right Mark Excess
17.Once you take your measurement, mark the excess on each side.
Tubbin Done Right Cut Tub Ends
18.Cut away the ends of the tub to center it to your specifications and needs.
Tubbin Done Right Mark Bed
19.Next, set the tub into place and mark the area of the bed that will need to be cut.
Tubbin Done Right Cut Bed
20.Cut out the sides of the bed to make room for the tubs.
Tubbin Done Right Test Fit
21.Now you can test-fit the tubs to make sure that there is enough clearance.
Tubbin Done Right Clean Up Area
22.Again, clean up the areas where you will be welding.
Tubbin Done Right Tack Weld
23.Tack the tub into place with carefully spaced welds. Go slow and start far apart, then get closer together.
Tubbin Done Right Build Side Plate
24.Once the tubs and all the filler pieces are tacked in, you can now build your side plate.
Tubbin Done Right Trace Inside Tub
25.Trace the inside of the tub and this will give you an exact template for the side plate.
Tubbin Done Right Cut And Tack
26.Cut out the side plates and then tack them into place. You can tack the outside plate closer together and grind it smooth.
Tubbin Done Right Seam Seal
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.
Tubbin Done Right Mini Truck Tubs
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.

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