2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Aluminum Flatbeds

[BLassiter]

I was wondering where would be a good place to look at purchasing a flatbed. My brother has a 2003 Chevy 3500 duramax, yes i know big mistake on his part but one of his back dually fenders got broke last week and we are looking to replace it with a aluminum flatbed. Any information or weblinks would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

 

[JFaulkner]

These guys are great to deal with and good quaility.

 

[bmoeller]

I would suggest a hauler bed. I have a regular flatbed, and I lost ~2mpg with it, vs the stock box.

 

[CochranD]

I second the Eby alum. flat beds. I have one on a 88 6. 9 ford . Trucks got 300 plus on it. Those A-Mish make a nice body.

 

[JFaulkner]

I would suggest a hauler bed. I have a regular flatbed, and I lost ~2mpg with it, vs the stock box.

Hauler beds are worthless for anything but pulling a trailer.

 

[BLassiter]

thanks for the discussion as quickly as it came, eby looks pretty good but kinda scary not seeing any prices what so ever. Any clue how much one of them one run with boxes underneath the bed and a headache rack with lights?

 

[DPike]

I think they are close to 4 grand installed.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

Hauler beds are worthless for anything but pulling a trailer.

some people call all skirted beds "hauler" beds... get it skirted, and it shouldn't hurt MPG too bad

 

[lowboy]

If their pickup beds are as good as their trailers you should look at these:

http://www.hillsboroindustries.com/Products/AluminumTruckbeds.aspx

 

[bmoeller]

some people call all skirted beds "hauler" beds... get it skirted, and it shouldn't hurt MPG too bad

That is what I was meaning. The ones I've seen usually are tapered at the nose. Should direct the air better. Still have some storage built in as well.

 

[slowneasy]

Alum-Line on a 2014

We did an Alum-Line on a 2014

 

[IdahoJim]

I've had an Alum-Line on my 2001 since it was brand new. No regrets. No problems.

Jim

 

[promisedland]

http://www.martinswelding.com/

These folks do great work, I keep dreaming about a custom flat bed...