Bed removal??
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Bed removal??
Hey guys. I'm alone and trying to remove the bed from my truck. Been trying to rig up my engine hoist, but finding it darn near impossible.
Does anyone have an easy system to do this?
Does anyone have an easy system to do this?
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I saw a picture somewhere of the lift chain hooked to a 4x4 cut to fit side to side under the bed rail lip there about center.
Google... removing truck bed with engine hoist ... lot of results, videos, pics there.
This is the thread I was recalling I think.
removing bed from truck - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums (ford-trucks.com)
Google... removing truck bed with engine hoist ... lot of results, videos, pics there.
This is the thread I was recalling I think.
removing bed from truck - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums (ford-trucks.com)
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Remove the tailgate and use four of the mounting holes to plave lifting rings. A standard 2 ton cherry picker (engine lift) will work especially if you extend the arm a few inches beyond the longest (1/2 ton) setting (no retaining bolt).
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Excellent! That photo shows the same hoist that I have. That proves that I can do it. I will use the 2x4 system, and will lengthen the lift arm a few inches first. Thanks to both members for the info. K
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Yes bump bed but you get the point.
How mikeo0o0o0 rigged it to weight it. 397 lbs.
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This is the way. I built a similar "H" frame out of uni-strut and mounted 2 "J" hooks on the center beam I can attach an engine leveler too so I can adjust the bed as I lift it. Just slide the ends of the "H" under the bed rails on each side and C-clamp them on. I drilled an extra hole in my engine hoist boom so I could extend it about 6" further and put 4-6 cinderblocks on the back of it for counterbalance. I can move the hoist with the bed lifted, but it's really sketchy, so I lift the bed and drive the truck out from under it ,then put it down on stands or dollies. I've removed/installed the beds on my project truck and my DD multiple times this way just in the last year or so.
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