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Okay so I'm wanting to build a flatebed but I don't know how much metal I would need.and how do I calculate how nuch ill need.and also what the best way to build one.I want it to last a long time. suggestions would be great.thanks guys
 


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Do a search on the site, Bro. A lot of people have built a flatbead and there are some really super nice welded jobs that you can see.

Good luck!!!
 

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have any pictures of what you have planned?
 

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personally i don't like flat bed rangers. especially a nice first gen like yours. but like straycat said look around. many have done it
 

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personally i don't like flat bed rangers. especially a nice first gen like yours. but like straycat said look around. many have done it
just depends how its done, a flatbed can make a truck look good or just make it look like some farm junker truck...
 

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trailer

for build is not obvious, if you know anything more about the construction trailer
 

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have any pictures of what you have planned?
want the bumper like this
or this

I will be puttin a headache rack on ot for lights
personally i don't like flat bed rangers. especially a nice first gen like yours. but like straycat said look around. many have done it
I couldnt really find any on this site but i found acouple.
just depends how its done, a flatbed can make a truck look good or just make it look like some farm junker truck...
I'm going to be building it to last. and heavy duty. I use it alot to haul things and i need it to last.and farm work is the main reason why i need it.lol
 

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alright well the next question...do you plan on using round or square tube? access to a bender?
 

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alright well the next question...do you plan on using round or square tube? access to a bender?
I am going be be using square tubing but yes I do have access to a Bender. If need be
 

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That's. Alittle too extreme for me.lol and I also want to make the tool box level with the bed.does anbody know how to do that?
 

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Alittle too much for me and does anybody know how to recess. The toolbox into the flat bed? But I do like those sliders he has on the truck.
 

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yeah that yota looks completely different now anyways. lol..
but yeah, build a bed that is functional for YOU. don't worry about what others say/think unless its just a little slight input or concern.
 

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