BedSlide Installation Instructions
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Needed |
Drill
9/16” drill bit: front pins
1/2” drill bit: rear pin |
1/4” drill bit: pilot
holes
Felt pen: marking
Hacksaw: shorten pins |
Tape measure
Center punch: pre-holes
Hammer |
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Step 1:
Place
Place and center base frame in the truck bed. Place front pins touching the
front wall of the pickup bed. |
Step 2:
Measure
Center the front by measuring the distance between the front pins and the
side of the pickup bed. |
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Step 3:
Marking the pins
Using a felt pen, mark the top of the front pins where they hit the front
wall of the bed. |
Step 4:
Drilling the holes
First, drill pilot holes using a smaller bit. Follow by drilling 9/16\x94
holes where the pins will go through the bed. NOTE: Using a hacksaw, it may
be necessary to shorten/cut the front pins so they do not hit the cab.
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Step 5:
Mark rear pin With the front pins through the front holes, center,
measure, and mark the rear pin. NOTE: Before drilling, make sure not to
drill through the gas tank, wiring, spare tire, ...etc! |
Step 6:
Drill near pin
First, drill pilot hole. Follow by drilling a 1/2” hole through the floor of
the pickup bed. LOOK BEFORE DRILLING! |
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Step 7:
Place the base
Slide front pins into place and drop rear pin into rear hole. OPTIONAL: Rear
pin is threaded if you choose to secure the BedSlide with a bolt. The top is
now ready to install. |
Step 8:
Install the platform
Place the top deck by aligning the bearings into the base track bearing
notches. Turn the T-handle allowing the deck to fall into the track. Holding
the T-handle in the open position, slide the deck forward until it stops,
lift the rear over the stops and lower the deck into position. Your BedSlide
is now installed! |
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