How Do You Tub a Pickup Truck?

Tubbing a pickup truck is a great way to customize your vehicle and make it look unique. It involves removing the wheel wells and body panels from the bed of the truck in order to create a smooth surface.

This is often done in order to fit larger tires and give your vehicle an aggressive, off-road look. Tubbing can be done on any type of pickup truck, from classic models to modern ones, and can be completed at home or by a professional shop.

Before you begin tubbing your pickup truck, you will need to purchase some supplies. The most common supplies are sheet metal, paint, sandpaper, a ratchet set, and screws.

Additionally, you will also need some tools such as a grinder or drill, as well as some basic knowledge of metalworking. Once you have all of the necessary supplies and tools ready to go, it’s time to start tubbing.

The first step is to remove the wheel wells and other body panels from the bed of the truck. This should be done carefully so that no damage is done to the vehicle.

Once this is complete, you will need to measure out where you want the new sheet metal pieces to fit into place. Make sure that everything lines up correctly before welding or bolting them down.

The next step is to grind down any rough edges on the metal pieces before painting them with high-quality paint that can withstand extreme temperatures and sun exposure. You may also want to apply some primer for extra protection against rusting or corrosion. After the paint has dried completely, it’s time for reassembly.

Reassembly

Once all of your sheet metal pieces have been painted and dried completely, it’s time for reassembly. Start by bolting down your sheet metal pieces into place using screws or rivets as necessary.

Then attach any additional accessories such as lights or roll bars that you may want to add onto your vehicle. Finally, add back any trim pieces such as wheel wells that were removed during tubbing.

Tubbing your pickup truck can be an exciting way to customize your ride while creating an aggressive look at the same time. It takes some patience and practice but with the right supplies and tools, anyone can successfully tub their own pickup truck at home.

Conclusion

Tubbing a pickup truck requires some basic knowledge of metalworking along with appropriate tools such as drill bits and grinders for shaping out new parts from sheet metal pieces before painting them for protection against rusting or corrosion. After this process is completed it’s time for reassembling all of these components back onto the bed of your truck in order for it have that unique custom look.

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Susan Delgado