Front Stake Pocket Uncovering 5.5' Bed

[jerock]

My 2018 Silverado was the same as the Lightning. I had to cut out the front pocket to install my Adarac rake. I used a utility knife.

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[Sneakypetie78]

I'll be dipped. I was thinking a panel trim bit would work great, and Ford makes one just for this reason! (Stake Pocket Access): Bed Rails - Installation Kit, For 5.5 Bed | Customize Your Ford

My drywall router will work wonders!!

 

[roddiaz1]

Does anybody know what this is?
Looking to open up my front stake pockets and was curious what this might be.

Also, does anyone have a part number for this router bit:

There was a link posted, but it just goes to Ford's accessory landing page, not the specific item.

Thanks,
Rod

 

[21st Century Truck]

I cut my front stakes pocket holes last Fall, and installed the Ford OEM new-style angled bull rings all around.

Using them right now as a matter of fact to tie down a spare wheel.

As extra tie down points, it works well.

 

[roddiaz1]

Looks like you have a drawer system of som kind in the bed. Is that correct? Which kind?

 

[GarrettBlake]

I used a Dremel tool to cut it away. Then used the attachment point front and rear to mount some SS superstrut. I can mount just about anything on the superstrut.

 

[21st Century Truck]

Looks like you have a drawer system of som kind in the bed. Is that correct? Which kind?

Decked Drawers 2.0. It's a wonderful, weather- and thief-secure system that organized my tools and my camping gear.

 

[GoodSam]

Also, does anyone have a part number for this router bit:

see this search page:
https://www.ford.com/search?tab=accessories&f:searchInputString=f-150+bed+rail+bull+ring
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F-150 2015-2025 Bed Rail Installation Kit for 5.5' Bed SKU: VFL3Z99000A25A $39

 

[roddiaz1]

Perfect! Thanks.

 

[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

I used a Dremel tool to cut it away. Then used the attachment point front and rear to mount some SS superstrut. I can mount just about anything on the superstrut.

I was thinking about this, maybe painting the strut black to match the truck - except it will get chipped too easily.
My other thought was to go with the low profile aluminum strut, for a lower profile, but then it will not be very stiff without mid-bolting it.

Did you bolt down your strut between the end pockets?

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