06 transit tipper - new load bed needed

[Tothetree's!]

So old bed is rusting away.. Anyone successfully replaced one?

[david wood]

find a good local blacksmith and its job done.

[t5pete]

We do all sorts of fabrication work if you wish to send me pictures of what areas are needed for repair I can give you an estimate

[Tothetree's!]

You thinking patch up job?

 

Thing is, the original steel sheets wrap around the body, the wheel arches are then welded onto it (partly) as are the hinges for the drop sides plus the tie points. Makes me wonder if it's structural? If so that may rule out cutting the old one out from the inside..

[Tothetree's!]

Just seen your reply Pete, I type slow (big fingers..)

[Tothetree's!]

sure, I'll send you pics later. There must be half a dozen areas where it's gone right through..

[Tothetree's!]

Like to hear from anyone who's 'bobbed' a new one on

[treequip]

Like to hear from anyone who's 'bobbed' a new one on

 

A new floor is a simple but messy job, its what the removal of the floor plate reveals that can be the real problem.

 

Without exception there will be some rot in the bearers, it all depends on how bad they are.

 

A new bed is often a better option particularly if you intend keeping the vehicle

[Mark Bolam]

I'm in exactly the same position with my 06 double cab.

Bed and bearers rotten.

 

Truck is great otherwise.

 

I think this will be expensive.

 

 

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[Tothetree's!]

Thanks for your input, hopefully the bearers will still have life in them... I'll have a proper look an see how the 3 visible sides are doing