TruckBoss sled deck on aluminum body 2017 F350

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So I'm thinking it may be time to upgrade the truck. Currently have a 2013 SuperDuty with a TruckBoss deck. When I purchased it all 4+ yrs ago some folks were concerned about the TruckBoss deck resting on the box side causing welds to crack. I can happily say I have not had this issue nor do I know anyone who has. My truck has plenty of miles on crappy logging roads with two sleds up there.

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Anyone have a TruckBoss deck on the new aluminum body F350? Any concerns?

Thanks
 

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I have a 2017 king ranch. I put my truck boss on it and it fits great. I do have the 4 leg kit also. This is one of the first truck boss decks built for sale. It's Been on 4 other trucks. No issues. I did buy a second rail kit to raise the deck another 2" for big bags underneath and bring the headache rack up higher to match the cab.
 

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Any one using turn buckles to the lower tie downs on these aluminum super duty's? I never had a problem with my cross trax and my 2009.
Wondering if the tie downs will hold or rip out.
 

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It's aluminum not marshmallow.

I find it so ironic how much time people will spend bashing Ford's move to aluminum and talk trash about anyone who buys one but not think twice about boarding a airplane
 

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put my marlon deck in my 17 f350, i have a slip tank plumbed underneath the deck with a hatch cut into the deck itself, i put my deck on 3/4 plywood and used turn buckels
 

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It's aluminum not marshmallow.

I find it so ironic how much time people will spend bashing Ford's move to aluminum and talk trash about anyone who buys one but not think twice about boarding a airplane[/QUOT

Not really apples to apples I'd suggest , when airplanes are prone to collisions or subject to as many corrosive materials as our trucks do on our roads , I wonder how they'd make out.
 

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It's aluminum not marshmallow.

I find it so ironic how much time people will spend bashing Ford's move to aluminum and talk trash about anyone who buys one but not think twice about boarding a airplane

Or a river boat ? Lol
They should go back to steel on the boats as well I guess ?
 

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Yeah i didn't think it would be too much of a problem, but you hear enough people **** taking it and it gets in your head and makes you wonder.
 

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It's aluminum not marshmallow.

I find it so ironic how much time people will spend bashing Ford's move to aluminum and talk trash about anyone who buys one but not think twice about boarding a airplane[/QUOT

Not really apples to apples I'd suggest , when airplanes are prone to collisions or subject to as many corrosive materials as our trucks do on our roads , I wonder how they'd make out.

Most courier vehicles ie purolater, Canada post, ups trucks are aluminum. I know for a fact that Canada post has trucks in their fleet that are older then 20 years old and other than where steel bolts are against the aluminum no problems with corrosion.
 
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Sled deck sitting on the box sides is not a good idea. There is no truck that was made for a load to be placed on the rails new old steel or alum.
 

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Make sure you have some 3/4 plywood under the legs. Mine did not at first on my 2012 (steel box) and the legs punched through the floor and then mangled the box a bit
 

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Tying down a sled deck on the truck box tie down hook and turnbuckles is not a smart thing to do regardless of whether it's aluminum or not.

Snowmobile decks should be bolted through the bed with steel plates.

Those tie down hooks probably have a 250 lb rating. Get into a serious vehicle accident and your cargo is a projectile. You could be held liable for an improperly secured load.

Any one using turn buckles to the lower tie downs on these aluminum super duty's? I never had a problem with my cross trax and my 2009.
Wondering if the tie downs will hold or rip out.
 

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Tying down a sled deck on the truck box tie down hook and turnbuckles is not a smart thing to do regardless of whether it's aluminum or not.

Snowmobile decks should be bolted through the bed with steel plates.

Those tie down hooks probably have a 250 lb rating. Get into a serious vehicle accident and your cargo is a projectile. You could be held liable for an improperly secured load.
Been trying to find a weight rating for the corner cleats with no luck. For what it's worth my buddy with a Marlon and a new dodge has his bolted through with larger plates and is currently ripping truth his bed. I've seen several trucks upside down with a variety of mounts.
As mentioned above ply wood seems to be the answer.
 

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Do you mean it is still ripping through with backing plates, under the box?

I myself would get some fiber reinforced rubber mat and sandwich it between the plate and underside of the box..
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Been trying to find a weight rating for the corner cleats with no luck. For what it's worth my buddy with a Marlon and a new dodge has his bolted through with larger plates and is currently ripping truth his bed. I've seen several trucks upside down with a variety of mounts.
As mentioned above ply wood seems to be the answer.
 

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So I'm thinking it may be time to upgrade the truck. Currently have a 2013 SuperDuty with a TruckBoss deck. When I purchased it all 4+ yrs ago some folks were concerned about the TruckBoss deck resting on the box side causing welds to crack. I can happily say I have not had this issue nor do I know anyone who has. My truck has plenty of miles on crappy logging roads with two sleds up there.

Question...
Anyone have a TruckBoss deck on the new aluminum body F350? Any concerns?

Thanks

The spr’s are not quite as good with vibration as a weld, but I’d be more worried about cracking. That’s the big difference from fords aluminum alloy to steel. I’d try to space the legs with plywood or nylon blocks to keep most of the weight off the sides. I have one in my shop that the side has to come off of anyways. I’ll try to remember to post a vid of it. Blows most people’s mind what happens to it once it gets a single tiny crack. It’s a very good material in that it resists dents, and has great load transferring in a serious collision. But it has some major draw backs in the truck world. Being a non-weldable alloy is one. A stress crack = new box side, and insurance usually doesn’t cover it if the deck is not permanent and listed on your policy.
 

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I was told by a Ford tech that the 4 corner tie downs are load rated for 1500lbs each or the same as the older super duties.
 
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