Flatbed

[pl4yboy]

Actually, that's exactly what sucks about a patent. Someone can virtually identically mimic your design, make a slight improvement, and get their own patent...that's what puts a lot of patent owners in a bad spot. They do the R&D, build it, patent it.....Joe Shmoe copies it, makes a slight change, and sells it for less. Then everyone wants the new improved (but usually cheaper) version. Sucks.

Off topic, sorry.

I agree completely. Just saying that's how they do it.

[pl4yboy]

Now days lpts of welders are having the shortie flat bed made to look better I assume.. The shorties I seen like on dodges and new chevys look sik! If I was a welder id rock on on a white or black duramax!!

This is a similar one on a megacab

Exactly. I know 3-4 guys with CCSB and ECSB Dmaxs and Cummins.

Do you guys remember the starter welding thread? See the sticker on that welder? MILLER KILLER. That's a pipeline rig for sure.

[RedHeartbeat]

I was wondering if anyone know of a company that makes a flatbed for these 1/2 ton trucks or if one from a 3/4 ton would fit? I have an 06 1500 and I know many people think its stupid but I'm usually hooked up to a gooseneck 4 days of the week and my truck pulls it just fine leaving me no need to spend the money on a diesel. Having to climb in and out to unhook it is a pain in the butt and if anyone has ever had to work out of the bed of their truck and climb in and out for tools they know what mean.

Seriously, you pull a gooseneck trailer with 1/2 ton truck? Impressive.

[Ran06chevy]

Why not? I dont have the need to spend the money to buy another truck right now either a 3/4 ton or a diesel when this truck can pull what I pull just fine. Iv'e added air bags, the parts in my sig plus 4.10s, regular schedualed mantainence and it performs perfectly.

[RedHeartbeat]

keep an eye on your axle bearings, check them occasionally for up/down movement since they're not really designed for that much weight. It would be awful if an axle came out with a loaded trailer behind you. I wouldn't feel safe pulling a gooseneck with anything less that a full floating axle. Be safe and stay up on the drivetrain maintenance and lets hope you never have to lock down the brakes and expect it to stop quickly.