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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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pull bed or fuel tank?

I am looking to clean the tanks on my 96 f250 as the fuel bowl gets about a 1/8" of stuff on the bottom of the tank every filter change. also would like to do the fuel tank mods so its not such a pain to baby sit the fill nozzle. would it be best to drop both tanks or remove the bed? if I removed the bed I would also paint the frame and rust proof the underside of the bed
 
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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I personally prefer to stand up to work, as opposed to lying on my back.
I would pull the bed .
It is not necessary to remove the bed , lifting o e side gives adequate room to service the tank .
 
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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I am removing the bed on my 96 in the spring to change a leaky rear tank and both fuel pumps. I also need to do spring hangers and shackles.

Just cut the heads off the bolts, I don't think anyone has been successful removing the bolts without using 6 or 7 torx heads.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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I would remove the bed too. I hook chains diagonally across the bed in the tie down loops and lift it with an engine lift. Much easier than trying to lower the fuel tank.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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I personally prefer to stand up to work, as opposed to lying on my back.
I would pull the bed .
It is not necessary to remove the bed , lifting o e side gives adequate room to service the tank .

Couldn't agree more. If you can, take the bed off.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ashleyroachclip
I personally prefer to stand up to work, as opposed to lying on my back.
I would pull the bed .
It is not necessary to remove the bed , lifting o e side gives adequate room to service the tank .
When it comes to "working" on any bed, I always prefer to lie on my back.
 
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