Featured HPI Build: Flatbed 809

This 2019 Dodge 5500 Cab Chassis with 84” cab-axle was built to be a true Monday-Sunday truck.  Our customer had a need for a heavy-duty custom aluminum flatbed for work but also wanted a bed that would integrate with their over-cab truck camper. 

 

This truck received a super single conversion before being delivered to our facility making room for the massive 41” Continental MPT tires.  To accommodate these giant tires, we added flairs to the deck to provide extra clearance when loaded or on rough roads.

Below the deck of this custom flatbed this customer added front and rear underbody boxes with tapered corners to maximize storage space and add to the overall look of this build. For added organization the front underbody box holds 2-stack drawer units on each side which is separated from the remaining storage space with a fixed divider.  To provide large volume secure storage we put a pair of drop door boxes against the cab guard with chains to support the doors when open.  Gussets were bolted from the top of the box to the back of the headboard for aggressive stylings and integrated with rails for additional storage on top of each box.  4” LED load lights were added to the cab guard to provide lighting when working early mornings or late nights.

In between the boxes on the deck are two diesel fuel tanks at 62 and 38 gallons.  With this customer’s use of an over cab truck camper, they did not have room for a cab over spare tire rack.  Fortunately, the combination of fuel tanks and boxes created the perfect space for a full-size spare which is secured with a custom-built spare tire mount.

Fixed steps were added to the rear apron and spring-loaded steps to the bottom of the front underbody boxes for accessing the deck.  Additionally, a handle was added to the channel of the headboard to help access the rear seat of the truck.  For towing the deck of this bed has a 30” hinged well cover providing enough room for a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch.  As with any bed having multiple areas to secure a load is very important.  Tie downs and straps were added all over this bed to make securing a load possible regardless of the size or shape.  Including, billet boweyes in the channel of the deck, heavy duty strap winches and hooks, d-rings recessed into the deck, e- track added to the top boxes, fuel tanks, and headboard.

Aesthetically this bed utilized our Gladiator technique (dimpled material) and completely powder coated in black.

FLATBED 809

This 2019 Dodge 5500 Cab Chassis with 84” cab-axle was built to be a true Monday-Sunday truck.  Our customer had a need for a heavy-duty custom aluminum flatbed for work but also wanted a bed that would integrate with their over-cab truck camper.

This truck received a super single conversion before being delivered to our facility making room for the massive 41” Continental MPT tires.  To accommodate these giant tires, we added flairs to the deck to provide extra clearance when loaded or on rough roads.

Below the deck of this custom flatbed this customer added front and rear underbody boxes with tapered corners to maximize storage space and add to the overall look of this build. For added organization the front underbody box holds 2-stack drawer units on each side which is separated from the remaining storage space with a fixed divider.  To provide large volume secure storage we put a pair of drop door boxes against the cab guard with chains to support the doors when open.  Gussets were bolted from the top of the box to the back of the headboard for aggressive stylings and integrated with rails for additional storage on top of each box.  4” LED load lights were added to the cab guard to provide lighting when working early mornings or late nights.

In between the boxes on the deck are two diesel fuel tanks at 62 and 38 gallons.  With this customer’s use of an over cab truck camper, they did not have room for a cab over spare tire rack.  Fortunately, the combination of fuel tanks and boxes created the perfect space for a full-size spare which is secured with a custom-built spare tire mount.

Fixed steps were added to the rear apron and spring-loaded steps to the bottom of the front underbody boxes for accessing the deck.  Additionally, a handle was added to the channel of the headboard to help access the rear seat of the truck.  For towing the deck of this bed has a 30” hinged well cover providing enough room for a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch.  As with any bed having multiple areas to secure a load is very important.  Tie downs and straps were added all over this bed to make securing a load possible regardless of the size or shape.  Including, billet boweyes in the channel of the deck, heavy duty strap winches and hooks, d-rings recessed into the deck, e- track added to the top boxes, fuel tanks, and headboard.

Aesthetically this bed utilized our Gladiator technique (dimpled material) and completely powder coated in black.

Features List: Flatbed 809

  • 2019 Dodge 5500 Cab Chassis with 84” cab-axle
  • 8”x11’3” custom flatbed
  • 2 1900 lumen LED load lights
  • Grab handles in cab guard channel
  • Topper boxes with integrated basket rails
  • Gussets from headboard to top boxes
  • 2 diesel fuel tanks (62/38 gallons)
  • Spare tire mount
  • E- track added to headboard, boxes, and tanks
  • Removable bed rails
  • Strap winches and hooks
  • D-rings recessed in deck
  • 5th wheel/gooseneck well
  • Steps added to front underbody boxes and rear apron
  • Front underbody boxes with angles and 2 stack tool drawers
  • Rear underbody boxes with angles

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