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The first step is a critical one--getting the wheels where you want them. In this case all of the old suspension was already off the truck, so Craig set the bed in place temporarily, centered a tire in the fender opening, then marked the appropriate axle centerline on the frame. Make sure the centerlines are consistent from side to side by measuring to several fixed reference points on the frame.
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The first step is a critical one--getting the wheels where you want them. In this case all of the old suspension was already off the truck, so Craig set the bed in place temporarily, centered a tire in the fender opening, then marked the appropriate axle centerline on the frame. Make sure the centerlines are consistent from side to side by measuring to several fixed reference points on the frame.  View Related Article

 

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