This will be one of the quickest builds of any of our customers.  The truck is a graduation present with a 6-month build time starting January 30, 2007. For the record: A.D.E. does not do installs. This install was done  in twelve hours. 

 

On the front cab mounts, the frame is boxed, so we used self tapping bolts and will run short weld beads along the edge after the install is done.

 

When installing the bed cross members you'll need to simulate the thickness of the wood bed floor.  Bed wood is a nominal 3/4" thick.  We normally use 3/4" thick plastic spacers but you can also just stack washers.

 

When trimming the rear frame rails on 82-83 S10 frames you'll need to completely remove the stock spare tire crossmember.   We suggest using a later model spare tire crossmember mounted further forward to clear the back of the bed.

 

Before installing the bed, we swapped in the 4x4 rear axle assembly.