Anyone Had to replace these yet? Mine are getting pretty bad just figured i'd try to find some help or pics on here. Ive done some searching but came up with nothing
I found out mine needed to be replaced when I had some LVL's up on the rack, came to a stop only to have the rack and material bash the top of my cab!! Front channel rusted out at the bolt holes and crushed till the bed hit the frame.
I used a 3" piece of tube steel and tacked it in place(I used a piece of angle or a piece of flat stock for something, but can't remember what for) Added a couple washers in between the channel and tube to bring the lines in the truck back together and good to go
I realize this is an old post but if your shop doesn't want to make more, I priced the three pieces (no front or rear sill plates) shipped to me for just under $200 at Buy Ford Parts Online - Ford Parts Discount Outlet. Maybe this will help others needing these braces. Custom fabricated pieces would most likely be thicker, stronger and last longer than the factory pieces.
DO YOU HAVE A 1999-2010 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY WITH ROTTED OUT BED FLOOR CROSSMEMBERS. WITH THE ONLY PLACE TO TURN TO IS THE FORD DEALER FOR A COMPLETE FLOOR. NOT ANY MORE WE ARE THE FIRST AND ONLY PLACE TO MAKE THE FOUR CENTER BED FLOOR CROSSMEMBERS AVAILABLE. MADE OF HIGH GRADE STEEL TWO GUAGES THICKER THEN ORIGINALS FABRICATED TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS. THESE CROSSMEMBERS ARE SHOWN IN THE PICTURES PAINTED YELLOW SHOWING THE DETAIL DONE TO ACHIEVE A CORRECT FIT. THEY WILL REQUIRE BED REMOVAL, CUTTING, WELDING, AND PAINTING TO INSTALL. SO PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS RECOMMENDED. IF YOU ARE A LOCAL BUYER OF THE TRI-COUNTY PHILADELPHIA YOU COULD ALSO CONTACT US THROUGH EBAY MESSENGER ABOUT AN ESTIMATE FOR US TO INSTALL THE CROSSMEMBERS FOR YOU. OUR LOCATION IS IN CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 TO GIVE YOU A BETTER IDEA OF WHERE WE ARE LOCATED.
THESE CROSSMEMBER ARE BUILT TO ORDER AND HAVE AN EXTENDED LEAD TIME. THE YELLOW ONES IN PICTURED WHERE ONLY PAINTED TO SHOW WHAT YOU WOULD BE GETTING. FOUR CENTER BED FLOOR CROSSMEMBERS SOLD AS A SET. FRONT AND REAR CROSSMEMBER ARE NOT INCLUDED. BUT FACTORY REPLACMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER GOES FOR $131.18. THE REAR CROSSMEMBER OR SILL GOES FOR $256.28.
ALSO IF YOU WISH FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE WE COULD COAT YOUR CROSSMEMBERS WITH A WELD-THROUGH PRIMER. JUST CONTACT US FOR THE COST BEFORE MAKING PAY.MENT SO THIS OPTION COULD BE ADDED TO YOUR INVOICE.
SHIPPING FOR THE CROSSMEMBERS IS BASED ON LOCATION SHIPPED TO FOR THE LOWER 48 STATES. ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY TO ALASKA, HAWAII, AND PUERTO RICO. DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO SHIPPING RATES BELOW. EMAIL FOR ACTUAL COST WITH YOUR INFORMATION
THESE ARE FOR SUPER DUTY PICK UP TRUCKS ONLY. THEY WILL NOT FIT REGULAR F-SERIES TRUCKS.
*********Currently items in fabrication and will have 20 business day lead time.**********
What I thought about is why not use sign posts. The taller ones are over 3" wide. They are galvanized or painted and have 3/8" holes drilled at 1" on center. They would mount in any of the holes without having to drill them. The ones that I was looking at are 8' long. I didn't see shorter ones with these dimensions. Simply cut using the old ones to measure with, raise the bed, remove the old ones. Install the new ones, and you are back in business. Best part, this will cost about half of factory made ones and they are stronger because the metal is thicker. I found them on usa-traffic-signs.com. Smaller ones are available, but I think the larger ones are more suitable. Good luck and have a great day. BigJim
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