oak runners under deuce bed question

[demonhunter77]

crew cabbing my deuce. when i got rid of my bed the oak runners went with it. how important are they when putting a m105 bed on?

 

[hndrsonj]

Reinstall new ones.

 

[Rambling Wreck]

I could be completely wrong but:

I think that the purpose of the oak runners is to prevent metal to metal grinding/fatigue/wear when the frame is flexed. There is some slide/flex designed into these truck frames, that is why the front of the bed is not hard bolted to the frame but has springs instead. So, the answer would really depend on what you plan on doing with the truck but if it were me I would probably replace the runners regardless of how I planned on using the truck.

 

[wreckerman893]

They provide a cushion effect and prevent metal to metal rubbing which would lead to rust. I would find or make some more.

 

[demonhunter77]

thanks guys. now to find where i can buy new ones. lol

 

[quickfarms]

They can be made out of apiton

Any lumber yard that can make the replacement deck wood for trucks and trailers can cut them to spec

 

[Robo McDuff]

These runners also have holes in them to allow space for the rivets on top of the main frame. Without them, the bed would actually rest on the rivets and wear them down. That could end up like your frame falling apart

 

[3dAngus]

I got the oak for mine at lowes.
Simple form fit and function after drilling for rivits. Simple enough to do.

 

[swbradley1]

Any lumber yard that carries Oak strips of similar size. Modify for rivets, flavor to taste.

 

[Rambling Wreck]

They can be made out of apiton

Any lumber yard that can make the replacement deck wood for trucks and trailers can cut them to spec

I think you meant apitong wood. Apitong would make an excellent choice because it is extremely strong and weather resistant.