Bobbed bed tips?
 

Getting ready to finish my TF2 LWB 4 door and want to bob the end of the bed. Seems pretty straight forward. Any tips?

Thanks!

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Here's how i do mine in a few pics.

Started by marking the cut with masking tape then screwing the bed to a piece of wood and clamping it in the vice. I then us a hacksaw with a fine (32tpi) blade and carefully go across the bed to get a even cut. This then makes the re-joining cleaner.

https://i.imgur.com/asi6YZ2.jpg

Here's the result after about 15 minutes of slow cutting:

https://i.imgur.com/IKMgrhh.jpg

I then used a bottle on MEKK to rejoin the bed using the piece i cut out. This give a bond the same strength as the original plastic. However, it's a slow process as I let each joint dry over night to get to full strength.

https://i.imgur.com/pb9jMMt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Rqc2KfP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/oFZ74zO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EUYxi5g.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uSxKXUi.jpg

I'm sure there are other methods but that's how I do mine. Hope this helps you a little.

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Great! Thanks for the reply. I really like screwing the bed to wood and taking your time. Looks awesome! Thanks for the tip. I’m ready to give it a try.

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You're welcome. Just take your time and all will be good.

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Very nice work! Great tips!"thumbsup"

I've been thinking about doing the bob and wasn't sure where to start. Thanks for sharing the info!

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I know it's going to take the fun and creativity out of the mix, but the Marlin bed is already bobbed and it's priced fairly reasonable. Save a bunch of time.

https://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-Mojave...ed_p_7061.html

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That bed looks longer in front of the wheel opening compared to my LWB 4 door. Is that right? Your right, that is a good price! 8)

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I considered the Marlin bed myself, until I realized the same. The wheelbase doesn't match up with the LWB chassis.

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I just bought the Toyota Xtra Cab, just to find out that it is for the LWB. I only have the normal Trailfinder 2.
Will the Marlin bed fit the Xtra Cab and fit my wheelbase at 287mm?

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Sorry but no it won't. The only way to get the body to fit is convert your truck to LWB. I think all that is needed are LWB rails and a longer driveshaft but I have never do the swap personally so I may be mistaken. on what is required.

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Or you could slice and dice the cab and bed to make it fit....bed will prolly be very short.

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If you're using MEK, try Plastruct Plastic Weld. Shit's the bomb.

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Acetone works great and easy to mix slurry of the same plastic as filler/bonder.