Bed replacement question

[StevenDAntonio]

I searched for old articles and didn't find anything. I'm replacing the bed after being rear ended a while ago. I haven't taken anything apart yet, (but I haven't seen anything while laying underneath the truck.) Are there any rubber (anti-vibration) pads between the bed and the frame. If Ford doesn't spec out any anti vibration blocks, then I see no reason to add them and will just fab up some hardwood blocks it I have and leveling that needs to be addressed. I just don't want to be surprised by taking the bed off and then finding them.

If Ford does use them do you know the sizes.

Thank you
Steven

 

[pjtoledo]

no big rubber pads for the bed. under the body yes, bed no.
if needed just cut up a detergent or bleach plastic bottle to make some big washers.
or oil bottle.

 

[Curious Hound]

My bed had thin rubbery pieces, almost equivalent to slices of inner tube.