Darryl&Rita Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Plan ahead, as much as possible. Using that as a mantra, we had our deck built with a removable plate centered over the rear diff pumpkin. This was to be used for any heavy work under the deck, such as air bags. Today, I used it to replace the ride-height control valve. Not heavy work, but lots easier to look down on it, vs. laying underneath working up. The opening is approx. 28x28 inside the opening. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Excellent idea! Hopefully one that doesn't get used, but ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Agreed center section is bolted down with weld on nuts. Do it again there would be a removable water tank under the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 That wouldn't be difficult to add later. I can sit on my butt and work back there. Not too bad but I am only 59 and in good shape. I'm also a welder. I can see adding this later. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Having a removable center piece would have made my weekend easier. Looking at your pic, I replaced a valve similar to the one at about 11 o'clock to your new ride height valve. Except all from the bottom side, and in a similar location. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 According to Murphy's Law, the simple fact that you planned in advance to have easy access, means the likelihood of needing said access is GREATLY reduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I just roll the deck back and tilt it up. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Totally agree, I had a hinged plate on my Volvo 610. Used it a few times, and was invaluable. Good post... Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Mine has two bolt down plates down the center. Best thing I did. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 That's the reason I made all of my surface plates easily removable. In about 10 minutes, you can have access to your entire truck. You can never have too much access. View High Resolution Photo View High Resolution Photo View High Resolution Photo "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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