I just pulled this REALLY heavy plate out of a f250 I just purchased, but I’m curious about what’s it for (And I’m trying to sell it or get rid of it), has anyone seen anything like this before?
It serves a few purposes which are all completely obvious by looking at it. No clue if it’s a name brand, mass-produced thing or not but I’ve seen them in a few trucks. Mainly 2WD trucks.
1: Added weight for traction.
2: Additional anchor points midway in the bed.
3: Flat surface for loads instead of the ribbed floor.
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Mainly used in Fords since the beds probably rusted out, roflol.
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@DisplacedTexan well that’s what I thought it was too! Thank you, now let’s see if someone wants it lol. @Racer I was expecting to find a ton of rust underneath honestly, but once I took it off the bed was in perfect shape, the paint wasn’t even scratched except for a couple high spots where the plate would constantly rub on to, now it’s time to bed line the crap out of it!
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It did it’s job.
Hauling bails of heroin though Mexico. If you hit a ied from a rival cartel then at least payload is protected. 
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That metal isn’t cheap and with tie downs on it, it will sell easily. How much you asking?
Dang it! I knew there had to be a good reason to leave it in place! Now I’m not strong enough to put it back on lol
@Dirtyboy Haven’t listed it yet, It’s still sitting on my back yard I have no clue how much it could cost
Just to give you an idea, a 3/16" 4x8 sheet costs about 200 before shipping. Throw in the fact that it has 2 tie downs on it, has been painted, has a raised edge, and has holes drilled for a bed, I would think asking 200-225 should get it out of your yard fairly quickly. If you were getting this made, I would bet you would be paying 400 or more at a shop.
I could see some tradesmen needing this item.
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Bed slide
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