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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. |
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2: Measure
Center the front by measuring the distance between the front pins and
the side of the pickup bed. |
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3: Marking the pins
Using a felt pen, mark the top of the front pins where they hit the
front wall of the bed. |
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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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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!
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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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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. |
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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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