Once you have received your bed parts and before painting, assemble all parts to make sure they fit and check hole locations.

The following instructions are a suggested guide for assembling before painting your bed.

Many of our customers have told us they want to customize the tailgate of their pickup by eliminating the tailgate chains for a smooth clean look. New tailgates are available with or without a chain latch or you may just want to modify your stock tailgate to eliminate the chains. You still need to provide some type of latch to safely and attractively latch the tailgate closed.

Following are some of the methods available that have been used successfully, plus the original system.

Does your bedwood have a couple of cracks? Read more how to fix that.

The finish is very important for long-term enjoyment of your bed wood floor. A quality finish maintained over time will protect the wood for years. Applying a durable and attractive finish for your project will require time and effort but the steps are not difficult and do not require expensive equipment.