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intravino
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Nov 21, 2020

Dodge 1999 3500 Lamarie dually

Hello again,


I found a dually in my budget that has 120k miles. The engine and transmission are in very good condition.

The problem is that the original owner had a hitch for a fifth wheel anf he did not care of the box, because of that you have four 6 inches of perforated holes.

My question to you is: does this affect the strength of the bed for carrying around a 4000 lbs truck camper?


Thanks for your time,


Intravino
  • NO....
    Might affect hauling gravel, dirt, mulch but not a TC

    TC Weight is carried by frame/suspension/axle/tires

    6" holes???
    Might look into finding plugs for those hole, have some sheet metal welded over them or a salvage bed