I don't believe DOT has any rules saying you must have them. But try securing your load with straps without them. My GMC C-4500 came without and it is inconvenient to tie something down using the under bed bars that are spaced to allow for fuel filler hoses on the drivers side. Get some with stake pockets. Weld because the entire length is loadbearing.
Yes if carrying hazmat
How to remove bed rails from a dodge truck
there is no standard 1 ton flat bed chev, dodge and ford all have different width chassis, so to bolt a bed straight on you need to know width between chassis rails on both truck and flat bed if you already have a bed but mearements are different you will have to use extra cross peices between bed and chassis to mount the bed
One can purchase flatbed trucks from dealers that sell trucks or commercial vehicles. One can find listings for flatbed trucks on websites such as CommercialTruckTrader or AutoTrader.
The springs are a flat mesh type metal with hooks on each corner, and it sits on top of the side rails.
Flat bed trucks have a variety of uses. They work very well for moving large, bulky items. They work well for the purpose of loading things like pallets, tires, or other stackable items. They are very forklift friendly. Flat bed trucks are great for farm work - hauling hay, animals, and feed. Anything too large for a regular pickup can usually fit on a flatbed.
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Bed rails for a toddler bed can be purchased at most furniture stores or department stores. Walmart, Target, Babies"R"Us, and Bed Bath & Beyond are all good examples.
Not without a permit, and, to be able to do that, it must be a single piece load.
Talk to your pediatrician about what is best for your child. Instead of bed rails, the safest device has a top and bottom support that runs the length of the mattress. Between the supports there is an expanse of mesh, which prevents injuries if the child bumps into it in the night. The appliance has two folding arms that slip under the mattress. There are different models. Make sure you purchase one that meets all the safety standards. This site has several options: http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-bed-rails-1.htm There is no hard-and-fast pediatrician rule about installing bed rails. They do advise transitioning your child from crib to bed at around age three. If your child expresses fear about falling out of bed, that could signal the need for bed rails, till he gets used to sleeping in his big boy bed.
Not usually. Most cribs can be converted using normal full size bed rails (if you use headboard and footboard) or a full size metal bed frame (if you are only using the headboard.) See below for a selection of full bed frames and bed rails: http://www.thesleepshop.com/store/pc/Full-Size-c16.htm
To the best of my knowledge most 2 wheel rear drive cars and trucks can be towed without damaging the transmission (if by your question you mean "flat towed" as meaning towed behind a tow truck on it's rear wheels). Most, if not all, 4 wheel drive cars need to be towed ( carried up on) a flat bed truck. Having a flat bed truck carry a 4 wheel drive car will prevent damage to the transmission.