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1970ChevyChamp · 01-01-2012, 01:12 PM

Hey all, I'm in the process of replacing the bed that is on my truck right now. I have never completed this action before and I was hoping some of you could get me started so I can do this the right way without screwing anything up to bad. The gas tank is behind the seat, and all wiring to lights work. Is the process of it as easy as taking apart the bed mounts, or is their more. I'd appreciate all feedback, Thanks!

mjensen · 01-01-2012, 01:14 PM

It's as easy as that. Just remove the bolts holding the bed down to the frame, disconnect the wiring connector at the rear cross member, then lift. At least that's how I did it

1970ChevyChamp · 01-01-2012, 01:19 PM

Alright, I was hoping it wasnt going to be much more than that, thanks for the info!

kcsa75 · 01-01-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mjensen

It's as easy as that. Just remove the bolts holding the bed down to the frame, disconnect the wiring connector at the rear cross member, then lift. At least that's how I did it

You may want to get a couple or four buddies to help you with the lift part!

1970ChevyChamp · 01-01-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

You may want to get a couple or four buddies to help you with the lift part!

Haha good point! I'm thinking about just doing it the easy way and using an over head lift, ans the only work necessary is to crank the lift lol
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PAWS 72 · 01-01-2012, 02:18 PM

Thats to easy.wish i had a overhead lift

1970ChevyChamp · 01-01-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Thats to easy.wish i had a overhead lift

I'm just hoping by making the lifting part easy that doesn't make something that could be done easy harder lol
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68gmsee · 01-01-2012, 02:37 PM

Do you have an engine lift? Might be able to rig a way to lift it with that. I've done it by myself using saw horses and 2X6 boards. Placed the saw horsed behind the truck, lifted the bed slightly to slide the boards under and then slid the bed backwards.

I've also used my two 250 pound football playing nephews and last time I did it I used my tractor with a boom pole. Four able bodied buddies can lift it as mentioned above -if they're easily available.

Longhorn Man · 01-01-2012, 03:04 PM

I did a longhon bed on my own with 4 55 gallon drums and some 2x4's... And a sore back in the morning.
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1970ChevyChamp · 01-01-2012, 03:53 PM

I have all of the above available, I think the most convient way will be to simply drive the truck under the lift then lift the bed and drive out from underneath it. Thanks for the great ideas though!
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Shyguy · 01-01-2012, 04:15 PM

There maybe be a ground strap between the bed and frame also.

01-01-2012, 01:12 PM	#1
1970ChevyChamp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Madison, Kansas Posts: 102	How to remove truck bed correctly?? Hey all, I'm in the process of replacing the bed that is on my truck right now. I have never completed this action before and I was hoping some of you could get me started so I can do this the right way without screwing anything up to bad. The gas tank is behind the seat, and all wiring to lights work. Is the process of it as easy as taking apart the bed mounts, or is their more. I'd appreciate all feedback, Thanks!

01-01-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: How to remove truck bed correctly?? It's as easy as that. Just remove the bolts holding the bed down to the frame, disconnect the wiring connector at the rear cross member, then lift. At least that's how I did it __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

01-01-2012, 01:19 PM	#3
1970ChevyChamp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Madison, Kansas Posts: 102	Re: How to remove truck bed correctly?? Alright, I was hoping it wasnt going to be much more than that, thanks for the info!

01-01-2012, 02:18 PM	#6
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,472	Re: How to remove truck bed correctly?? Thats to easy.wish i had a overhead lift

01-01-2012, 02:37 PM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: How to remove truck bed correctly?? Do you have an engine lift? Might be able to rig a way to lift it with that. I've done it by myself using saw horses and 2X6 boards. Placed the saw horsed behind the truck, lifted the bed slightly to slide the boards under and then slid the bed backwards. I've also used my two 250 pound football playing nephews and last time I did it I used my tractor with a boom pole. Four able bodied buddies can lift it as mentioned above -if they're easily available.

01-01-2012, 03:04 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How to remove truck bed correctly?? I did a longhon bed on my own with 4 55 gallon drums and some 2x4's... And a sore back in the morning. Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2012, 03:53 PM	#10
1970ChevyChamp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Madison, Kansas Posts: 102	Re: How to remove truck bed correctly?? I have all of the above available, I think the most convient way will be to simply drive the truck under the lift then lift the bed and drive out from underneath it. Thanks for the great ideas though! Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2012, 04:15 PM	#11
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: How to remove truck bed correctly?? There maybe be a ground strap between the bed and frame also. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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