[rdefayette]

Originally Posted by bmack2

I think this is how I am going to do it.
-3"X3" for sides along most of the bed length
-2"x4" or closest steel stock I can find for the main support
-then either 3/4" or 1" angle for the frame of the wedge (should be roughly half the weight of the square tube yet more than strong enough for my needs I feel)
-then drill and tap bolt holes to attach the aluminum, i figure it may take longer but easier to change a sheet if I need to.

Thanks for the heads up Charlie, I saw that point earlier and through previous research decided on not going right down to the tailgate, but I was under the impression 11* would be the best? should I stick with 8*? I took measurements tonight and the length of the base of the wedge would be 75" and height would be 21" at the cab. Im fairly set on not rounding the corners as this would make everything exponentially more time consuming.

My truck is a 2003 ford f150 4x4 5.4l v8... looking to get the most fuel efficiency I can get while still having function. (I tried to post a pic of the template over my truck, however I apparently do not have enough posts to add a picture )

It should be more than strong enough. I know I should/could be lighter BUT I can also haul a butt load of weight on the "headache" rack without the wedge in place. After I got the entire wedge frame built and before I got the aluminum skin on we had to pick up an "outsize" load for work. The crate was 9' long x 6.5' wide x 1.5' deep, weighed 800lbs. we just loaded it on top of the wedge frame and tied 'er down. No sweat.