johnnolanstrtgld
Registered User
I'm trying to remove the 6 nuts that hold the bed in, but the round tops just spin. Is there a trick to get these out? I don't want to grind off the heads.
Why would you? Just leave it alone, unless you are replacing them.Thanks. Then you grind the tack welds and pull the bolts?
it actually makes it easier to put back on.I was thinking it would be easier to lift the bed off. Also it would keep threads from being damaged.
This^^^^^convert to super duty style when re-installing
SD has "nut clips" that go on the frame and wont spin, until they rust away.What does converting to SD entail?
Got a wire welder? If you do. lay a 1/2 inch black iron nut on the head of the bed bolt [top side of bed] and hold the nut in place with a pair of pliers. Insert the wire welder cup into the nut and fire off a weld good enough to bond the nut to the round head of the bolt. NOW, you have something you can put a wrench on and break loose the nuts on the bottom... With those nuts off... grab the nuts you just welded on with vice grips and pull the bolts out of the bed.
Grab the bed at the back and lift it a little and drag it back away from the cab. Then, tie nylon straps through each corner pocket to a center point. Use your engine hoist to lift the bed off the truck. Set saw horses under the bed, let it down. and Bob's yer Uncle for as long as you want to have the bed off..
One oneman job. Done it a bunch of times. pop the tail gate off first... whole deal shouldn't take you more than 30 min.
Throw those bolts in scrap and replace them with Superduty style... You will be glad you did. Under bed work becomes like lifting the hood.