fordforbrian

Nothing could be farther from the truth... can't find one anywhere in the Northeast region. Chevys and Dodge all over the place for some reason... but Ford... Only seeing a few 150s. NO 250s anywhere.

marshallr

Just google "used F250 beds" I found this

https://dicksautoparts.com/c-1206601...short-bed.html

Given enough time and money anything is possible. Not always practical, but possible. Even if I could do it, I'd not be happy with the results. I'd rather covert it to a flatbed than put an F150 bed on it

fordforbrian

Yea I had given lot of thought to that too... but man that would drastically change the look of my truck to something so much less desirable. I love the maroon color and side panels of my bed along with attached wheel flares and 35" tires im rollin on.... so flat beddin that wouldn't work for me. I guess the best option is to keep lookin for that used 250 bed. Man there hard to find! Unless I drop $3k which im not doing. I see some take off beds that people are askin 3 grand for... seems little insane.

2dwoods

You could drive south tow a trailer buy a bed drive back for less then 3000 there's plenty down here ,there's one place it's probably in fla. They have band new for 1600

kenv47

There are several on fleabay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/r-TYJR9910-...-/323809582490

fordforbrian

Hmm that an idea. I'll craigslist it and see. Thats a heck of a haul for me tho from PA... buuut if there's a deal might be worth it.

Also considering just welding new bars onto what i've got. Anyone try that?

OEDRO

It's hard to do.

River1

I've MIG welded them on a few times. If you want to use 1\4 inch walled, 2 x 3 tubing it could be hard depending on your experience with welding. If you can match something close to the original hat thickness it will be much easier. I never had much luck trying to repair what's there. It worked better to remove the old hats and replace the entire piece.

*What you call cross braces are referred to as hats because of how they look on end.

2dwoods

Seen on Craigslist wake forest nc 2017 fx4 bed aluminum ,spray liner ,bumper and tailgate 1000 bucks

fordforbrian

My wife wont let me go that far. What if I just spray the whole under carriage with Flex Seal? Anyone try that?