Part question. Bed support

[rumblecloud]

Pulled the bed off to do frame clean-up and whatever else I may find and have a question about this part:


Does anyone have any idea what they are called and where I might find one online? I've looked in the usual spots (LMC, Rock, EBAY, etc).
In my reference parts book, I get them as a Step Support or Step Bracket with part numbers like this: F37Z-83200A22A
There are - or were - four of them. They are rubber pads or supports and are riveted in place. I want to replace them and plan on just using a few layers of inner-tube rubber and adhesive to hold them down.
Do you think that will be enough or should I just move along and not do anything?

Any info/opinions are welcome.

Thanks
randall

 

[Jazzer]

Your approach will be fine. I used two layers of self stick roofing membrane (Bituthane or Ice and Water Shield) and it did the job and the body lines came out perfect.