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Here is an example of one of the four spring mounts in place: In this image you can see the "sleeve" that keeps the bed from sliding back and forth sideways: Bed prepped for painting: Bed being painted: Image of roof of Alaskan getting ready for solar panel and AC mounting.

Hi Chris, The flatbed will be fixed in the rear with four sets of spring mounts total for a total of six mounting points. The bed will have a sleeve to keep it from sliding back and forth.

Awesome build Mike!

Nice Build!

Hitch in place: Close up of spring mount for flat bed:

Soon as they're done.

Looks like fun, too bad about the HA and no fire.

Good idea about flexing the suspension to check the fender clearance. The mounts will be boxed in to stop side to side movement, in addition the the bed will be able to be bolted down to eliminate flex if needed.

With the stiffness of this suspension it shouldn't be an issue.

$1800.00

I was at the fab guy yesterday and shot a few pictures as he was working away. He is doing a great job, over budget, but a great job.

You are exactly correct! It is going to be storage for freezer, barbecue, etc

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Hi Larry, Only time will tell on the front ball joints and bearing, luckily I don't drive fast on the back roads and that should help a lot. I'll probe the salvage yards when I have time to find a set of inner dually wheels to cover the brakes up. On the floor mats, I ended up with a set of...

Exactly 6", and rear fenders are being made. I doubt the tires will rub very often with the suspension being as stiff as it is. Only one way to find out though.

Also to keep a window from blowing out if you roll up when it's hot out.

I think the camera angle exaggerates the lack of departure angle a bit in these photos, though it will have significant overhang. I can't wait for it all to be mounted either...

Truck at the shop to have the flat bed installed: Flat bed and head ache rack: Tuck frame has been lengthened with C channel beams and flat bed will sit on this frame:

Nice! Thanks

I've been to all three sites and no one seems to make a spring kit for the 5500. The coils are heavier on the the 5500 as well as other changes in the suspension and the body itself that makes it difficult to find some parts. I'll stick with Revtek kit and add Bilstein shocks if the ride seems...