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02-16-2010, 04:18 PM
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removing the bed
I was wondering if there's an easy way to remove the bed using a cherry picker? I don't have anyone that can help me remove my bed but I do have a cherry picker so I was wondering if anyone has fabbed up an adapter to make bed removal a 1 to 2 person job.
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02-16-2010, 04:32 PM
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Re: removing the bed
Stacey David used this one when he was playing with copperhead (http://truck-bed-lifter.brutmfg.com/) . As you can see from the photo it's not too hard to weld one up from square tubing.
 Which is what I did as I work alone. |
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02-16-2010, 04:37 PM
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Re: removing the bed
CB24 just type in one man cab and bed lift into the search feature. It should pull up Rokcrln from LFD who sells the prints to make an adjustable bracket to use on your cherry picker.
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02-16-2010, 04:40 PM
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Re: removing the bed
Contact Rokcrln, like stated above. www.lewisfabricationdesign.com for plans. I built mine and use it all of the time. Great for cab and bed removal.
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02-16-2010, 04:48 PM
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Re: removing the bed
Thanks guys! I knew it was somewhere on here but couldn't remember where I saw it.
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02-16-2010, 05:00 PM
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Re: removing the bed
I used a 4x4 (or a couple 2x4s) in the middle, tucked under the bedrails, balancing the bed.
I had it on and off at least four times during this latest redo. K Quote:
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02-16-2010, 05:06 PM
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Re: removing the bed
I also made a little stand out of some scrap wood, to support the bed during transportation and the painting process:
  
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02-16-2010, 05:10 PM
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Re: removing the bed
Not bad keith! Thanks for sharing your ideas.
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02-16-2010, 05:08 PM
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Re: removing the bed
Two people can do it. Unbolt the bed, slide it backwards a little, then tilt it onto the ground up-ended, then carefully keep turning so it ends up upside down. The top of the bedsides support the weight easily.
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