87 F150 Bed Removal

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Dec 2, 2008 | 11:41 AM

kxbronco

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87 F150 Bed Removal

This mostly just to confirm what I have found by searching. After some drilling, grinding, and cussing, I got all 6 bolts out of the bed. Have disconnected the filler necks (both tanks) and disconnected what I think to be the wiring harness connection to the tail lights and license plate lights.

What I want to confirm is is this the only electrical connection that I need to be concerned with. The wiring harness comes down the drivers side frame rail with a connector on the end. It connects to another harness that appears to go to both tail lights and the license plate lights. Is this the only thing that I need to unplug?

It's a long bed, 300 6 cyl if that matters.

TIA,

Chris

Dec 2, 2008 | 12:11 PM

andym

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That's the only electrical connector. If you got the fuel fillers, the six bed bolts, and that harness you're good to go.

Dec 2, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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and the bed side supports (4 of them) that have a 13mm head, under the sides - 2 in front of the wheel, 2 behind.

Dec 2, 2008 | 12:36 PM

andym

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Last time I removed a bed I don't remember having to remove any of the side supports, but I could be wrong.

Dec 2, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by quaddriver

and the bed side supports (4 of them) that have a 13mm head, under the sides - 2 in front of the wheel, 2 behind.

Helpfull when trying to get filler neck back into place.

Don't forget the clamp that hold the filler tubes in place under the bed.

Dec 2, 2008 | 01:15 PM

kxbronco

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Thanks for the quick replies guys. I didn't see any side supports, but I will check for them.

I did get the hose clamps that hold the filler tubes in place.

Once it is off, going to check the tanks. My front tank isn't working. I think the in tank pump is gone. Will also be putting POR 15 on the frame while the bed is off.

Thanks again.