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03-15-2013, 10:01 AM
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Bed weight?
Anyone know how much a short step bed (55-66) weighs? I am trying to figure out the best way to pull it off so I can relocate the gas tank. Might call friends or just buy a shop crane. Harbor Freight has a 1 ton on sale for $100. The local tool place rents them for $60 a day - ouch!!! Suggestions?
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03-15-2013, 10:54 AM
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Re: Bed weight?
I HAVE A HARBOR FRIEGHT ENGINE HOIST MY NEIGHBOR GAVE ME AND I USED IT TO PULL MY 51 BED OFF, I USED TOW STRAPS WORKED GREAT
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03-15-2013, 11:39 AM
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Re: Bed weight?
Cool. Thanks. Seems like it would be more cost effective to spend the $100 on a new one than to rent one. Just didn't want to buy one if it wouldn't lift it safely. I appreciate your input.
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03-15-2013, 03:46 PM
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Re: Bed weight?
Two big guys or three average guys or half a dozen Hooters girls...
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03-15-2013, 04:12 PM
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03-15-2013, 04:30 PM
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Re: Bed weight?
We Don't have Hooters down our neck of the woods
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03-15-2013, 05:10 PM
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03-15-2013, 07:02 PM
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Re: Bed weight?
LOOK ON CRAIGSLIST YOU WILL FIND ONE EVEN HALF THAT PRICE.
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03-15-2013, 07:11 PM
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Re: Bed weight?
I have a 53 that just my brother and I pulled off.
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03-16-2013, 12:04 AM
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03-16-2013, 01:01 AM
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Re: Bed weight?
just for my own sanity I googled Hooters & hooray we have one opening soon right here in Melbourne. Thats just added 2-3 more years on my GMC build
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03-16-2013, 08:40 AM
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Re: Bed weight?
Here we have not only Hooters, but a similar venue named Twin Peaks, although I'm not entirely sure why they they chose THAT name...
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03-18-2013, 01:50 AM
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Re: Bed weight?
4 ratchet straps hooked to eye bolts inside the bed and you can lift it yourself.
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03-18-2013, 01:54 AM
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Re: Bed weight?
Without a tailgate or bed floor it's an easy two man job. With wood floor I still wouldn't hesitate. Just a wild guess, but I'd say it was only around 200 pounds. My father in law helped me put mine on the frame recently and he's got gimpy hands. Honestly the hoist will do it, but it's awkward...just find a friend who needs a beer. Now the cab, well that's a different story!
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03-18-2013, 10:39 AM
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Two guys but three would make it a lot easier.
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