Replacing bed bolts
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Replacing bed bolts
Had to remove the bed to install a gooseneck hitch. Of course the carridge bolts spun in the square at the bed, Hours later got them drilled,ground and chisled out of the way. I was wondering if anyone else has run into this before and what style bolt you went back with? Thanks, Jimbo.
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Had a horrible time getting mine out- but my bed was destroyed and I was replacing it anyway. Evetnually, I think I cut them with a sawsall at the frame. I looked for some time trying to find replacement bolts (with the wierd shape on top to prevent spinning), but ended up just using some carriage bolts from sears
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had to torch mine off to get the new box on. I tried the dealership and they weren't available (your trucks newer so u can try them)... I then thought I'd put a body lift on it cause it was cheap and came with new bolts...They were just plane old bolts, grade 5 or so.... If I was to do it again I would use some good quality bolts as the ones from the kit haven't held up well to being removed a couple of times... I'd go grade 8 or at least grade 8 bolts and washers.
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I have a bed liner and the bolts dont bother nothing... like I said the only prob I have is the head of the bolts are worn off already from removing them... and they are pulling through the wimpy washers that came with my body lift kit.
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I have most bolt kits available. Original used from Ford in good condition. Happy to gather up what I don't have in stock for you as well! Mike
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Once I get the bed off in the mornin Ill figure out what Im gonna do. Til then Ill keep pondering the subject.
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When you put the new ones on be sure to use something tho prevent them from siezing- youll really be glad you did if you have to pull the bed off for some reason. Ive had a rough time with my fuel system, and im really glad its not a bear to get the bed off.
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I had to destroy the bolts to remove the bed from the 88 model I used to own. I was able to get new bolts from the local FORD dealership but that was about 3 years ago. Might not hurt to check with your local dealership to see if they are available.
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Im sure I could get the bolst but holding them while tightening them is the problem since the bed holes are rounded out. Ill just use regular hex head bolts with heavy washers.
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You can grind the heads off of the bolts with an angle grinder. The bed will lift right off and then you can finish them off with a cutting disk in the grinder; saved me a lot of cussing... The grinder will spray molten metal in the process so you may want to protect your bed paint with some masking tape if it matters.
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