Building a "Flat" Bed for my 1997 Dodge 2500 SRW (start to finish) || Legacy 4x4 and Off-Road

I sold my vintage camper and original bed and wanted something a little different... this design allows clearance for some tall tires with zero lift as well as a large amount of flat workable area. I think it turned out very unique. Check out more of the builds!

[@lambrokedrc5998]

WOW, that's a heavy duty bed😋😎👍 Thnx!

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

You bet

[@bquade70]

My turn 👍👍 Going to flat bed up my 18 RAM 1500. Lake Havasu ☀️ AZ

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

do it!! great trucks deserve it

[@tylerpreston1124]

Very nice sir I’m thinking bout doing that for my 1500

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

My vote is do it man!!

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

Okay thanks for watching!!

[@tylerpreston1124]

Was it hard to do do you make them ?

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

@@tylerpreston1124 wasn’t herd at all but with current prices it’s probably worth to just buy one to be honest… a used one is probably half what this cost in steel now a days

[@IronHorseGarage]

Awesome bed sir!!! Nice work!!!!

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

thank you kind sir! thanks for watching!

[@bquade70]

Excellent build!

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@conordugan3305]

If you tap it, they will come!

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

hhahah! thanks for comment !~

[@letkemanfabworks619]

awesome build man i have a F350 with a shot bed and was thinking of doing the same thing with a similar style. awesome to see this

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

yeah, I like the simplicity and the one easy angle on it adds a ton of depth

[@TeamTopKick]

Looks awesome. I need something like this for my big truck. Kinda tired of the pickup bed conversion.

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

do it! would love to see it! Might not work well on your extra large applications but who knows...

[@TeamTopKick]

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT I seen these trucks with a regular ole flatbed and big ass 53s before.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Smart to leave access the whole length. Looks great all finished up nice !

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@j.walker3498]

Nice! Helpful hint split your angles in half that way tubing lines up, save some time. to make a 22.5* cut each piece at 11.25*

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

That's a great idea! most of the time the rest of it isnt lined up quite well enough to ensure accuracy... lots of measuring by eyesight LOL

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

Your welds look nice and solid.....i know its been a couple years, but do you recall what settings you used on welder for doing that 1/8th thick steel? Gas 75/25? I want to do this project, but with a dump bed kit on my 96' Cummins and do not want any blowout on the steel. Anyway, if you remember... good video 👍

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

Yeah this was done with C25 gas, so 75/25 normal mig welding gas. I do not remember the welder settings for volt or wire feed though sorry

[@lucasellyson6872]

How do you like your welder? Was thinking of buying one and considering that same brand and model

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

I had the vulcan 215 and that thing was an absolute unit of a machine, probably the best machine I've ever used. The titanium is a tad bit for finicky and less forgiving but welds perfectly fine. I switched because my vulcan go rained on and wanted to try to cheaper one. If this one ever bites it I'll see what direction I go..

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

1:47 speaking of pink.... You been wearing them crocks lately?

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

they caught fire.... onto a blue pair now... RIP

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT even pink crocks hate themselves 🤷

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

@@oldcroneysgarage9739 you might be right really.,...

[@joepaullawncare7222]

As I've already said.. hehehe

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

lol