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Jul 23, 2021 | 08:33 AM

460obs

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Removing the bed

Hey fellas I need to remove the bed on my 1997 f250 was wondering if anyone had any advise or possibly a diagram so I can find the bolts.

Jul 23, 2021 | 09:15 AM

ZSK

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From: Gladwin, MI

This link is a PDF download for the instructions on a body lift for our trucks. It shows the bolt locations for the cab and bed.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...SY3Bq9kYXSi6bd

Jul 23, 2021 | 09:20 AM

460obs

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Thank you that’s all I needed do you have any other advise I could use?

Jul 23, 2021 | 10:05 AM

GoinBoarding

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Is the truck rusty? The bed bolts like to spin when trying to loosen the nuts if rusty.

Jul 23, 2021 | 10:15 AM

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For my part, I usually don't bother trying to actually pull the nuts, if there's any rust at all. Just cut them. Less aggravation, and then I replace them with Galvanized Hex Head bolts. I don't care enough about the Aesthetics of the Carriage/RoundHead bolts to keep them, because they always end up being something that has to be cut or drilled.

Jul 23, 2021 | 10:48 AM

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Yes there is a little rust but it’s not to bad I’m going to soak them with blaster then try loosening them but if I’m going to cut them do I just need a grinder and a cutting wheel?

Jul 23, 2021 | 11:21 AM

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Yes there is a little rust but it’s not to bad I’m going to soak them with blaster then try loosening them but if I’m going to cut them do I just need a grinder and a cutting wheel?

That generally works, although the front drivers side one, especially, usually has a fuel tank in the way, and can be a real bugger to get to. I usually grind the head off of that one. None of them are in nice places to get to, and there's usually wiring and/or fuel and fuel vapor lines in the way.