UJOR Build Thread
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ujoint
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Alright, update on the V4 bed! We've been busting butt pulling long hours and it's so much better than I ever expected! Justin @ SixThirteen Metal Works has kicked it up a notch, and I'm really excited about the final outcome. Now to the good stuff.....
Here's the upper pivot, it's all 1/4" aluminum plate that has gussets inside as well as being boxed. Pivoting on a 1" bolt. It's a beast, welded to a 2x4 laying down with another 2 2x2's on top.
Here's one of the front boxes framed up. All 3/16. The boxes are angled in from the top of the bed.
In place!
View that shows the front mounting system & plate. The front rubber mounts are on order, so it's sitting on some 4" tubing for now.
Overhead view of the front crossover box. This bed has a RIDICULOUS amount of storage!!!
We tied the fenderwell angle into the front box for even more storage. There's a lip at the front edge to keep items where they need to be.
Just a few hours ago we mounted the first rear frame box. it will be a crossover like the front, but smaller. How do you like the departure angle?????? The frame still needs to be cut, but I think it's pretty good!
More work tomorrow....... and the next day....... and the next......
Here's the upper pivot, it's all 1/4" aluminum plate that has gussets inside as well as being boxed. Pivoting on a 1" bolt. It's a beast, welded to a 2x4 laying down with another 2 2x2's on top.
Here's one of the front boxes framed up. All 3/16. The boxes are angled in from the top of the bed.
In place!
View that shows the front mounting system & plate. The front rubber mounts are on order, so it's sitting on some 4" tubing for now.
Overhead view of the front crossover box. This bed has a RIDICULOUS amount of storage!!!
We tied the fenderwell angle into the front box for even more storage. There's a lip at the front edge to keep items where they need to be.
Just a few hours ago we mounted the first rear frame box. it will be a crossover like the front, but smaller. How do you like the departure angle?????? The frame still needs to be cut, but I think it's pretty good!
More work tomorrow....... and the next day....... and the next......
Betarocker
Adventurer
I like the concept, but I think sacrificing storage for a lower deck height would be more versatile. Regardless, it's killer.
ujoint
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Oh yes! Each door will have a switch to light up the boxes.
Yes, we have to be 41" from the bed to the cab over.
Like I said above, we don't have an option on that one! Now that the boxes are mounted, the height of the bed doesn't look bad. And the storage is great since I don't have a ton in the cab.
Yep! Wait till you see it in person, it's bad ***!
Wood Kutter
Observer
Chop The Top ! There are always options..........
ujoint
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Ha!!!
Wood Kutter
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Dgurley2000
Adventurer
Chris - without giving away any proprietary information, can you provide the theory behind the flatbed mounting system? Is it considered a "European-style 3-point mounting system"? How will the camper mount to the flatbed?
ujoint
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Yes, it's a 3 point system. Two hard rubber mounts up front and one pivot in the rear. The camper has a sub frame that will bolt directly to the flat bed.