[adamfgarner]

Thank you for the detailed and lengthy response....I have noted the points you made and not thrilled to have my concerns validated by your experiences...I may try to remove the bed from the frame...with a little help from my friends...that way I can do a good job on rust proofing under the bed...I will need to wait a few weeks to tackle this as it sounds like me truck will be down for a few days....it's great to have others who know these trucks and can help a brutha' out git'n'r done!