Should I fix it and how well, need opinions

[Jeepr]

Okay, did something stupid this weekend. I goofed and accidently launched the atv up the ramps and rammed the front of the bed. Bent it until it almost touches the cab. Somehow avoided breaking the window.



I pulled the bed back a little to ensure it wouldn't rub. But now I need to decide do I fix it? Fix it good or just pull it out more? I want to at least pull it out so that if I bump it again it won't cause damage to the cab.



So, what do you guys think? Pull it out and forget it? Or take it to a pro and let them fix it.

 

[jelag]

I think I'd just bend it back some more... . my trucks all work. . and we try hard not to dent, scratch the outside... but frankly the inside of the beds look really rough even though we've put a spray lining in the beds.....

We had a customer hit the side, I thought it would be a 450 dent and turned out because of paint to be almost 1200. 00... ... we buffed it out and you can hardly tell.....

So, I guess I vote to bend it back and not repair... .

 

[Jeepr]

Oh, and how much could it possibly cost manufacturer's in money and weight to put some type of cross member in there?

 

[jgillott]

So, I guess I vote to bend it back and not repair... .

I agree. I believe it depends on how long you are going to keep the truck and how particular you are about it. If it were me, and I was going to continue to haul in it on a regular basis, I would pull it enough to keep it from rubbing the cab and not worry about it.

 

[Pawpaw]

Another vote for "bend it back".



If it really bothers you (it would me), look for a take-off bed to replace it with. You've got time to find one that's even the right color. That could save a bundle over repairing what you have.



Bob

 

[Jeepr]

hmmmm... .



I think I know where there is a replacement bed in Rockwall, TX...

Bob

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Flame Red '04 2500 SLT QC/SB HO (305/555) 48RE 4x2 - Ranch Hand front and rear bumpers

:-laf Just messing with ya. Thanks for the opinions.



Oh, and chicks love body damage... right?

 

[mclunas]

if it was me id pull the bed. bend it out. reinforce it and rhino line it... of course i live by the motto "if you break something fix it bigger and better"

 

[Pawpaw]

hmmmm... .



I think I know where there is a replacement bed in Rockwall, TX...







:-laf Just messing with ya. Thanks for the opinions.

Not a problem. In fact, that was a good one! I hadn't even noticed the color of your truck.



Bob

 

[Matt400]

How about bend it back as best possible and then covering it with one of these-



http://www.aztrucks.com/Product.asp?product=65



I don't see a 3rd gen listed but its worth a call to see if one will be available soon.

 

[TAdamsCT]

I'd pull it out the same way you bent it... . with the quad! I put a headache rack on mine, works well to prevent that... and because my quad hasa a winch which would launch into my back window before the bumper ever hit the back of the bed.