Replacing a Dodge truck bedside

Changing an outer bedside skin on a 2003 Dodge

[@johnbankston3967]

Thank you for the detailed video! You are so authentic! I'm planning to replace a bedside this soon.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you, hope you found it helpful 👍🏼

[@glennbeadshaw727]

Awesome video I am glad that people like you are putting these out there

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thanks!!!

[@jrac863]

Used to use this method to remove the spot welds way too slow .We switched over to the mini belt sander 5 times faster

[@Johnnymidnight]

Agreed, just as a self employed body man there’s not usually much of a tool budget😉

[@user-ji4vb1nt7r]

Great video on how to replace the besides on that dodge bed,only problem is that I can't find the inner wheelhouse anywhere for my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 ,I know that you have replaced them ,but it would be great if you could give me the place where you got them,keep up the great work

[@aaronfranchuk5957]

buy a bed off a parts truck and take it apart carefully

[@user-ji4vb1nt7r]

Great video, but can you tell us where you got the inner wheelhouse

[@Johnnymidnight]

I get everything through LKQ Canada, those will be part # RRP3845 & RRP3846, outer wheelhouses 👍🏼

[@mightymopar128]

Excellent video. On the new skin do you drill those factory holes larger so you have more area contact when you spot weld with mig welder? If so what size 3/16 or 1/4 ". Also would you suggest drilling more holes to insure better contact? Thank you

[@Johnnymidnight]

I usually drill them around 5/16, and will typically just do roughly the same amount of welds as the factory. More can’t hurt, but I don’t think really necessary 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mightymopar128]

@@Johnnymidnight Thank you

[@johnwarren2600]

Hey John. I’m just curious what kind of welder you use and how your set it it? Thanx

[@Johnnymidnight]

My welder is a little 110 miller, I usually have it set around 7 on wire speed and voltage for sheet metal

[@johnwarren2600]

Thanx so much! Your content is so helpful. Thanx for the awesome vids John

[@alexroy9274]

Do you have to drill the hole in the new fenders at the exact same place as the old one for spot weld or it don’t really matter!?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Great question, not necessary to be in the exact spot, but there are a few spots where there is no backing to weld to👍🏼

[@tylersnow1770]

Hey I’ve been watching your videos for a while on auto body stuff I actually have a dodge that got hit and the person who hit me ran anyway I’m going to attempt replacing the bed side I really took a lot from your video I was wandering if I could shoot you some pics and maybe tell me if there’s anything further then the bed side that’s damaged I don’t think there is but would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

[@Johnnymidnight]

For sure! [e-mail]

[@waynewalleye8458]

THIS IS WHY YOU NEED TO REMOVE YOUT TAILLIGHT AT THE CARWASH AND WASH INBETWEEN, DRILL A 1/4" HOLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE BOX ABOVE THE WHEEL AND OIL

[@Johnnymidnight]

No need to drill a hole, once it’s clean and dry inside there are 3 plastic plugs on the inner wheel house where you can access to oil the inside of the panel

[@waynewalleye8458]

@@Johnnymidnight I DRILLED ALL MY TRUCKS,EASY

[@mightymopar128]

What brand weld thru primer do you use? I have found Upol and Sem where I'm at. Thank you

[@Johnnymidnight]

I use the PPG shopline system, but I also use the Upol when looking for more build

[@stevepacker2327]

I bought a truck bed for the bedside panel for my truck that was t-boned from the side. It was a lot cheaper for me than buying a panel. I have drilled out all the spot welds and now know from your video that the top side is glued down. I would like to keep the bedside panel as nice as I can. Any recommendation for tackling the glue on the topside? Nice video BTW.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I find when I can break it free, it leaves a nice surface for the new panel. I did another video on these (just because I felt my videos were improving) that might show it better 👍🏼

[@stevepacker2327]

@@Johnnymidnight thank you

[@robertelbert7588]

Thanks for the video.

[@dannywheeler7464]

Hey, what did you spray on the inside of the new box panel to help protect it?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I like to spray the inside with rust paint, like krylon or rustoleum, then at the very end I spray oil inside to soak into the pinchwelds, and areas that can’t be reached

[@dannywheeler7464]

Sweet, thank you for the response.

[@evanbell3238]

Where do you recommend by replacement panels from seeing one might have concern with fit possible.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I find the aftermarket bed sides fit just as well as the OEM parts. I always get parts through Keystone (cross Canada auto parts). In my experience aftermarket parts all come from the same factory, just sold by different suppliers. Any auto parts store should be able to get parts from keystone.

[@roaddoggharley9431]

Hey Mr midnight I'm in quesnel ..where did you order boxside and what price

[@Johnnymidnight]

Right now the only source for 8’ bedsides is OEM, and they’re around $12-1300 each, for a short bed there may be stock in aftermarket, around $900 I believe, any parts store can order through cross Canada parts.

[@larrystevens9635]

Real deal

[@theregotk]

how big of an air tank do you have

[@Johnnymidnight]

120 gallon

[@theregotk]

thank you so much. your videos are awesome. looking to get my first truck / project truck and i’m so excited to put new rockers and bed panels on it. thank you for the inspiration and knowledge. it’s greatly appreciated

[@evanbell3238]

Did you put the sealant back down on the top of the shoulder of the panel or just leave it off?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I usually leave it off as long as it’s still smooth in the top

[@M666Power]

Hello, sir I need such a panel for a dodge ram 3500 dually (2022 year). Please tell me her part number if you know. Thanks in advance

[@Johnnymidnight]

Doesn’t look like there’s any aftermarket support for a 2022 model, looks like you will need to check with the dealer.

[@M666Power]

@@Johnnymidnight thank you, sir

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