Anyone have any problems with the bed hitting the cab at full flex?

I have seen some trucks with dents in the cab from the box and am afraid to bend up my cab.

If this is a problem, how do you fix it?

Thanks,
Mike

 

yes i have the dents in the back of my cab from my truck cap hitting the back of my cab you say the bed is hitting yours?

 

Yes it happens, the only fix for this is to start cutting the bed. Bascially no fix, gotta live with it.

 

ouch, that sucks!!!

Mine hasn't done this ....yet.

I was hoping that someone would know a way to prevent it, other than don't get in this position.

Thanks for your repleys,
Mike

 

I'm no expert but I did read this in a magazine....
I can't remember if the frame is boxed in at that point, but if it isn't, try taking some metal stock about the same(or thicker) thickness as the frame and weld it in to reinforce the frame. That should keep the frame from twisting too much and causing damage.
This might be stupid but I'm just thinking out loud.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...TOKEN=37026799

 

Probably not a good idea as it will transfer the twist from that area to another area and will potentially cause problems there. Now if you boxed the WHOLE frame you might have something, but you'd have ALOT of work to do that in moving all the wires and fuel lines.

 

Many people have "boxed" there frame adding additional strength/ridgedness to it. The new F150 is going to have a "boxed frame" from the factory.

Basically you weld up crosses or "X"s of metal strips to the inside of the C part of the frame. This will allow a lot less flex. The frame will be stiffer and if you don't do the whole frame then some parts of the frame will get extra flex on them.

 

Sorry I should have made myself a little more clear...I am looking for a SIMPLE fix.LOL

I think that is a little to much work for what it is worth. Besides a little ding and dent here and there adds some character to a 4x4...right?

Thanks for all your repleys,
Mike

 

You're typically ok with a fleetside bed as they're made of metal, but if you have a flareside you're SOL. They're made of fiberglass and it will break the bedsides there. Honestly the last time I was out in my F150 I did some stuff I shouldn't have and hit the cab corners pretty hard and it really looks like crap right there. It took off quite a bit of paint and left a sizeable dent on both sides. Luckily I have a tool box so its not QUITE as noticable as it would be without it.

 

I have a SuperCrew and the side panels are made of fiberglass.

Now you know why the border patrol (for Mexico) used the Broncos and now the expeditions. Because there is the solid one piece body, no flexing or at least very little.

 

I brought up this subject a while ago. I too have the "off roading dimples". I cant remember what post it was but someone sugested unbolting the bed and sliding it back. Its somewhat of a quick fix and doesnt change the appearance much, so they said. I never tried it, figured the damage has already been done so why. But whats strange is it only does it on the passenger side. Yes Ive had it flexed to both sides so I dont understand it. Good luck.