Posted by Jerry in Idaho [24.223.94.244] on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 18:40:17 :
In Reply to: Bed Questions... posted by CSCameron [70.57.111.100] on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 16:13:49 :
The stiffeners seem to be common to many old pickup boxes. Generally the need arises due to either over or improper loading. Hauling a load of firewood or something heavy like that without closing the tail gate is a good way to weaken the sides at that point. The front has the front panel to strengthen it.