Swapping Beds?
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Swapping Beds?
Well I think I'm going to have my bed swapped on my 93 F150 XLT 4X4. I'm wondering how hard is it to remove and install a new bed. The old bed I have is in pretty rough shape but I found a place where I can get a bed from the south for about $600. Everything else about the truck is in good condition and I'm planning on having the whole thing repainted. So do you think I'm getting a decent deal out of this?
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you might ruin your bed in the process, since they used carriage bolts thru the bed, when i took the box off my 90, the bolt heads kept spinningon the top portion, but i spose you dont care anyways so have at er!
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My dad and I had my bed off 2 summers ago to get painted and had the slipping problem A quick solution if that does happen is (well it's what my dad did to get them out anyway) weld a nut to the top of the bolt and grind/cut if off when you get it out or buy new carriage bolts. Since you are not worried about keep the bed the hole shouldnt matter too much in the floor of the bed.
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Originally Posted by TxJake
I have a 93 F350 that I am changing beds on. what is the year range I can pick from?
87-91 if you want it somewhat styled like yours.
81+ if you want it to bolt on and you don't care if the body lines match perfectly.
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Originally Posted by frederic
Six bolts, one electrical connector, and four big guys, or an engine crane.
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Yes, of course, 82Ford is correct, and oversight on my part.
Each of my gas filler tubes (I have two) have three small screws each.
Don't forget to take off the gas caps! I had forgotten the first time!
Each of my gas filler tubes (I have two) have three small screws each.
Don't forget to take off the gas caps! I had forgotten the first time!
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If you have an extra nut available use it to chase the threads along with some PB Blaster before you remove the bolts (like double nutting). It wont help initially to break them free but does save you from fighting the rust build up all the way off. The factory nut holds the bolt from spinning while you use the chaser nut to clean the threads. You may want to run it on and off a few times. I've had good luck tightening them slightly first and spraying them with penetrating oil before removing them. Helps get the lube in the nut better. A six point socket of course 18mm I believe. Having someone stand on the bolt you're removing will help keep it down in the bed so it doesn't spin out as easy. Good Luck!!!
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I've removed the bed from my 1991 to get to the fuel pumps. Six bolts from the underside with no problem. Disconnect the electrical connector for the rear lights. Disconnect the filler hoses. I also removed the tailgate if I remember correctly to make it a bit lighter. I will recommend you get more than two guys to move it. I moved mine with two. Getting it off was heavy but ok. But putting it back on was a b*%#@ch.