WHEEL TUB INSTALLATION GUIDE


Center of Axle Normally Center Bolt Hole in Bottom Lip
Measure Opening in Tub
Center tub on Mark



Place Tub on Bed Side
Even Lip on Tub with Bottom Bed Lip
Take Fine Point Sharpie - Mark inside of Tub



Using Magnetic Pin Stripper Tape
Place on Bed Side where Plasma will cut 1/8" Outside of Mark
Can also be done with jigsaw with fine tooth Blade



Plasma cut out for Tub
Remove Panel



Place Tub back in hole
Mark Bottom Lip
Bed Side - Saw out for Tub Lip



Take Grinder - Grind 1"
Needs to be Ground all way round where Lip will be Bonded



Deburr back side if using Plasma



Check Fit of Tub



Grind Lip on Tub




Put Lacquer Thinner on Rag, & Clean Tub & Bed Side
Blow off all Lint from Rag



Using 3M Epoxy Metal Bond with Solid Bead
Panel Bond Adhesive 3M #8115



Place Tub back in Bed Side
Line up Lip at Bottom



Begin with Clamps & Heavy steel to set.
Leave overnight to Bond.




Next day Weld Tub Lip to Bottom of Bed Lip





Place board under Bed Lip
Mark outside & inside of board





Board is marked & ready
Used Dremel to clean up edge




Jigsaw cut first mark on board




Grind 1/8" for tub to fit




Stain to match original color.





Boards are finished and ready to install.





This is fitted and installed.



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