Flatbeds are possible on a Tundra

My 2009 Tundra was totaled in December. It was hit in the rear. I bought it back from the insurance company and decided to fix it since it’s nearly impossible to find a new truck these days. I was determined to put a flatbed on it and it was not an easy task to find someone willing to build one in the United States. Because it was such a hassle I figured I would put up this post to help anyone that is trying to go that way. Bullhead Products in Kodak Tennessee was willing to take on the challenge and they delivered. It took me 9 months and 4 days to get it back to my daily driver and I am glad I have my truck back. Thanks for the add to the group.

 

Thats some fab skills there. Looks good.

 

bigger gas tank as well ?

 

No. Had to relocate the fuel neck. That’s a removable midgate.

 

They start at 6K but they make all of them custom so it depends on the options. On mine I had 4 D rings put in the floor, 2 tool boxes, the midgate, led lights, 45 degree rear corners. I ended up under 9K. Worth it

 

That bed look sick, bruh...all you need is a dully rear axle...lol

 

That is a "serious" flatbed

 

How much does it weigh compared to the bed? Was there a big difference?

 

Would love to know this too as payload is such an issue with our trucks.

I’ve got a ‘07 DC pretty good underneath with the exception of the bed mounting areas.

SPP

 

I've always liked flatbed tundra's.. idk why they just look so good to me. Also I really like your username and hate I didn't come up with something cool like that.

 

Beautiful deck. Gotta keep it polished now.

 

That looks great! Welcome to the forum.

 

is that a penn state license plate? well hello!

 

Looks awesome! Did you upgrade to a heavy duty (more payload) type rear leaf spring?

 

Very nice!

 

I’m not sure of the exact weight but it’s not that much heavier than stock. Anticipating it being heavier I put heavy duty leaf springs on it (had to replace them anyway) and a set of air bags.

 

OMG....love it

 

I thought aluminum save weight

 

with them same amount of material (volume wise), the aluminum weighs less than steel.

 

Damn that looks nice! Love me a solid flatbed. Hope whoever's following you in the sun has sunglasses.

 

Yup, no more tailgaters…lol

 

https://youtu.be/-fC2oke5MFg

 

It is. That’s where I hid the valve for the airbags.

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome and greetings from Minnesota. They did a great job on that flatbed. Congrats on bringing your truck back to life!

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!