Posted by Dave Horvath, here goes! on February 21, 1999 at 08:01:47:
In Reply to: Power Wagon Bed Configuration posted by Tim Offutt on February 20, 1999 at 09:47:09:
This was addressed in a Forum last year, and might be available in the archives. My bed is the same and here's how I remember it: Four cross members; one in front at edge of bed, one in rear at tailgate. These are both U-channel design and very sturdy. They ride on their sides as if the U was lying down. Each has a tube about three to four inches from the ends, transversing the opening of the U, the bed bolts go through these tubes, so probably needs to accomodate 5/8" bolts. You'll be able to determine location by measuring frames center to center.
The other two cross supports go one in front of wheel well, one behind as I remember. Bolt holes on frame should reveal locations. These are less substantial, just a flat bar with a little dip stamped into the center, like a trough, for increased load bearing. At the frame centers, each of these bars has a U shaped pillar, with bolt holes going through the bar and the pillar. Also, these cross supports are shorter, as they don't need to support the bed ends.
I know this is a lenghty description bordering on jibberish, but hope you get the idea. My bed is apart and I was looking at these parts just yesterday. I'll try to fax you something.