Bed Removal

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Bed Removal

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Hey Crew.
I'm getting ready to remove the bed from Lori's "M". Charles mentioned picking by all 4 corners. Anybody have any more tips?? Can I lift by dropping a chain down the stake pockets? I don't want to bend anything! 6 bolts hold it to the frame??
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Re: Bed Removal

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Hi Tim,

6 bolts is correct.

I lifted mine with four tie down straps that I attached to the cargo bed cover tie-down hooks. The bed was not that heavy and I didn't see any bending of the hooks.

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Removed my bed the same way as Bert and like him I saw no hook bending, using the hooks in that way gave a level and stable lift.
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Re: Bed Removal

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Hey Crew!!
I just happen to have some really nice heavy straps!! Sounds like we have a plan!! Thanks Bert & Carter!! :D
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Be sure you disconnect your fuel filler neck. I swapped my bed with a guy on each corner....
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Re: Bed Removal

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Thanks Gary!!
I don't have anybody around here that likes me! That's why I pester all of you! I do have a forklift & gantry crane!
Tim & Lori Powell
1952 Dodge M-37
1968 M101A1 Cargo Trailer
2011 F350 Ford Flatbed
MC-A1 Air Compressor Unit
Military Tank APU

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Re: Bed Removal

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Tim Powell wrote:Thanks Gary!!
I don't have anybody around here that likes me!
Tim,

Maybe you need to buy a dog :shock:

Just kidding Tim :lol:

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Re: Bed Removal

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Tim here's a picture of how I removed the box on my trailer, I used the same method on my truck.






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Re: Bed Removal

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Hey Sal, Bert & Crew!
As a matter of fact we have been thinking about another pet!
Cool lifting rig with the custom spreaders!! I approve most highly!
Tim & Lori Powell
1952 Dodge M-37
1968 M101A1 Cargo Trailer
2011 F350 Ford Flatbed
MC-A1 Air Compressor Unit
Military Tank APU

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