Bed questions
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Bed questions
I recently purchased a 2002 F250 Super Duty supercab. The only issue was that the bed has much rust. Being mechanically inclined, I decided that if the swap is easy enough and inexpensive I will do it. I assume that a lot of these beds rust in the Northeast because of all the moisture. I have also heard it is because of the foam insulation which holds moisture.
The bed I have is the 6.9'. Are any models after 2002 compatible? will a f-150 or f-350 from another year fit? Will there be any issues with the gas tank fittings? Any help will be appreciated, thank you.
The bed I have is the 6.9'. Are any models after 2002 compatible? will a f-150 or f-350 from another year fit? Will there be any issues with the gas tank fittings? Any help will be appreciated, thank you.
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Before you cut I advise you to look up those prices. You might think otherwise. However they are torque to yield which apparently to an engineer (which I am not) that means single use anyway. I don't know why you can't reuse them or normal bolts.
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F150 beds may line up with the bolts however they have very different body lines and are usually shorter than the SD beds. Any 99-15 SD short bed will work though.
You can get bolts on ebay I payed $60 for 8 bolts and 8 clip nuts, they are from Canada and is from when they remove beds on trucks and install the utility beds.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40 (the ones i got are on the very bottom)
From what I've learned as an engineering student (so far) and being an engineering intern for the past few years is that the yield is basically the breaking point. I'm assuming that once you tighten them any more they will break in some way or lose its structural integrity. Idk how it would affect unscrewing it but I'm assuming that's why the bits will break orthe heads will before they loosen up. I bet a real engineer will chime in but I haven't gotten that far into my classes yet just going based of what i hear at work lol...I'm really interested now I may go ask my boss why torqued to yield is "a one time use".
You can get bolts on ebay I payed $60 for 8 bolts and 8 clip nuts, they are from Canada and is from when they remove beds on trucks and install the utility beds.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40 (the ones i got are on the very bottom)
From what I've learned as an engineering student (so far) and being an engineering intern for the past few years is that the yield is basically the breaking point. I'm assuming that once you tighten them any more they will break in some way or lose its structural integrity. Idk how it would affect unscrewing it but I'm assuming that's why the bits will break orthe heads will before they loosen up. I bet a real engineer will chime in but I haven't gotten that far into my classes yet just going based of what i hear at work lol...I'm really interested now I may go ask my boss why torqued to yield is "a one time use".
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True I forgot about that it makes thdm a pita to get out. I'm still I terested in the torque to yield topic ill find out from an engineer at work and let you guys know.
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Torque to yield bolts are commonly used where fatigue failures are an issue. They physically stretch beyond the elastic phase when they are tightened, and therefore are permanently deformed. This process theoretically allows the bolt to hold down what it is tightened against with more force at the same torque. This keeps the two joined components from moving as much, thus reducing fatigue.
I didn't know the bed bolts were TTY. Interesting...
I didn't know the bed bolts were TTY. Interesting...
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Yes, the 11+ beds have a different gas cap area because they started to offer CNG then so the filler tube still fits but needs to be muscled over a little. Also I want to note that the 11+ beds follow the same body line but uts more defined so it wont match the front fender but if you just want a bed and dont caere about looks then they are fine.
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Short bed will be hard and expensive to find if you run into one $$$ Long beds are all over the place. 99 to 2010 are direct fit, as mentioned (2011+) the wheel opening is different but not a game killer. Fuel door is no big item either and nobody will notice it unless they are a die hard Ford Truck fan.
2011 and up requires a little wiring on the tail light, the reverse light is at the top, not bottom.
2011 and up requires a little wiring on the tail light, the reverse light is at the top, not bottom.
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Torch the bolts off, and buy new. Only way to go, I tried to save them and it was a waste of time. If you need new rear shocks, or have any concerns about the fuel pump the time to change them is when the bed is off. Also a good time to check break lines, ect.
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