Where can I NOT drill in the bed?
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Where can I NOT drill in the bed?
Long time listener, first time caller. 
I am picking up my first truck ever tomorrow. It is an '06 1500 Quad Cab 4x4.
I plan to install a couple of motorcycle chocks over the weekend and I would like to hear any cautions or warnings about places in the bed where I cannot drill. Are there any danger zones I shoud know about?
Thanks!
I am picking up my first truck ever tomorrow. It is an '06 1500 Quad Cab 4x4.
I plan to install a couple of motorcycle chocks over the weekend and I would like to hear any cautions or warnings about places in the bed where I cannot drill. Are there any danger zones I shoud know about?
Thanks!
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RE: Where can I NOT drill in the bed?
Id just avoid the gas tank, other than that I wouldnt think there would be much. Just climb under there, check it out and go to putting some holes in it.
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RE: Where can I NOT drill in the bed?
My advise would be to crawl under the truck and see where everything is at. Then when drilling your holes go real slow so you just barely go through the medal and crawl under and double check the hole's location before youe punch the drill bit all the way in. Just take your time and watch what you are doing or have a friend come over and give you a hand.
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RE: Where can I NOT drill in the bed?
I used to have a bed insert that I made out of 2x6's with a 3/4 inch plywood top that slid into my bed with chocks mounted for hauling bikes, and I never had to drill into my bed. Basically a deck type system with the plywood for strength. It all was secured from the straps up top and the downforce of the bikes held the inserts in place. They were two pieces that sat side by side with an overlapping edge that screwed together once installed so they could be easily removed and stored. That kept me from attacking my bed with the drill, and worrying about rust or any resale problems.
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RE: Where can I NOT drill in the bed?
That's a great idea. I bought a chock for my truck but was hesitating to put it in. I think I'm gonna try your method. Thanks!
ORIGINAL: damquick1
I used to have a bed insert that I made out of 2x6's with a 3/4 inch plywood top that slid into my bed with chocks mounted for hauling bikes, and I never had to drill into my bed. Basically a deck type system with the plywood for strength. It all was secured from the straps up top and the downforce of the bikes held the inserts in place. They were two pieces that sat side by side with an overlapping edge that screwed together once installed so they could be easily removed and stored. That kept me from attacking my bed with the drill, and worrying about rust or any resale problems.
I used to have a bed insert that I made out of 2x6's with a 3/4 inch plywood top that slid into my bed with chocks mounted for hauling bikes, and I never had to drill into my bed. Basically a deck type system with the plywood for strength. It all was secured from the straps up top and the downforce of the bikes held the inserts in place. They were two pieces that sat side by side with an overlapping edge that screwed together once installed so they could be easily removed and stored. That kept me from attacking my bed with the drill, and worrying about rust or any resale problems.