How do you install a Bradford built flatbed?
Product Install—Bradford Built Flatbeds
- Step 1—Starting with a bare frame, make or purchase brackets to bolt to truck frame.
- Step 2—Bolt the brackets to the frame.
- Step 3—Set the bed down on the brackets and align with the cab.
- Step 4—Weld the bed to the mounting brackets and hook up all wiring.
How do you put a flatbed on a truck?
Insert the narrow end of a gad pry bar into one of the bed-bolt holes at the front of the flatbed. Use the bar to maneuver the bed-bolt hole directly over the hole in the truck frame. Insert a bed bolt through the bed and fully through the truck frame to hold this corner of the bed in place.
How much does a Bradford built flatbed weigh?
How much will my bed weigh? The different styles and sizes will have their own weights. We figure an average of 1000#s for unskirted, 1300#s for skirted.
How long does it take to build a flatbed?
An experienced fabricator can build this project in 30 hours and install in 8 – 10 hours.
How wide is a Bradford flatbed?
Bradford BB96103-42-W Flatbed
| Item SKU: | 24668279 |
|---|---|
| Length: | 103 |
| Width: | 96 |
| Floor Type: | Tread Steel |
| CA: | 56 |
How do I mount a flatbed to my truck?
Bradford Built has multiple dealers who make an effort to keep flatbeds in stock. Here are the eight steps required to mount a flatbed to your truck. Step 1 —Starting with a bare frame, make or purchase brackets to bolt to truck frame. Brackets can be purchased through Bradford Built.
How long does it take to install an installed flatbed?
Installs can take anywhere from two hours to a couple of days, depending on the requests/requirements and potential complications. Bradford Built has multiple dealers who make an effort to keep flatbeds in stock.
Can you install a flatbed to a diesel truck?
The editors of Diesel Tech Magazine have visited with the crew at Bradford Built in Washington, KS, to see what the process is to install a flatbed to a diesel truck. They contacted one of their dealers, Diesel Werx in Cle Elum, WA, who was in the process of an installation, to snap some photos for us.
What is a flat bed on a pickup truck?
A flat bed on a pickup can be one of the more practical features for a working vehicle. It allows you an open surface for cargo and easy access to the truck bed. But seldom do you find flatbeds at a dealership. This is one of those specialty items and often requires custom installs.