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70GMCer · 12-16-2005, 09:38 AM

Is there a faq on how to remove the bedsides of a 1/2T fleetside (lwb)? Someone told me that they are bolted on and come right off....

steve

MAR-Ktech · 12-16-2005, 11:45 AM

Steve:
You can check the online instructions we have for the steel-to-wood bed floor conversion. http://www.mar-k.com/67-72conv.pdf The first 2 or 3 pages are disassembly procedures.

Mar-Ktech

70GMCer · 12-16-2005, 05:23 PM

thank you....

stueber68 · 12-16-2005, 05:28 PM

It's Actually Easy, Just Unbolt It From The Headboard And Then Follow Down The Length Of The Bedfloor. I Like To Unbolt The Wheel Well From The Floor Rather Than From The Bedside. There Are Two Welds At The Back Of The Bed Where The Bed Connects To The Rear Crossmember Of The Bed Floor.

70GMCer · 12-16-2005, 06:09 PM

Kinda thought it would be easy....just wanted to double check before starting. I might have to replace the left side and wanted too know about this...

Huck · 12-16-2005, 06:49 PM

REplacing a bedside is easy but you can't just bolt up the replacement. You have to line it up and check it's position before bolting it down. You need to have the correct position, left to right, tilt left to right etc.. You actually need to measure it from opposite front corners to get it square or you will go crazy with the tailgate positioning. So, attach the bolts but align before you tighten them~!!!

12-16-2005, 09:38 AM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Bed side help Is there a faq on how to remove the bedsides of a 1/2T fleetside (lwb)? Someone told me that they are bolted on and come right off.... steve __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-16-2005, 11:45 AM	#2
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: Bed side help Steve: You can check the online instructions we have for the steel-to-wood bed floor conversion. http://www.mar-k.com/67-72conv.pdf The first 2 or 3 pages are disassembly procedures. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

12-16-2005, 05:23 PM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Bed side help thank you.... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-16-2005, 05:28 PM	#4
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Bed side help It's Actually Easy, Just Unbolt It From The Headboard And Then Follow Down The Length Of The Bedfloor. I Like To Unbolt The Wheel Well From The Floor Rather Than From The Bedside. There Are Two Welds At The Back Of The Bed Where The Bed Connects To The Rear Crossmember Of The Bed Floor. __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

12-16-2005, 06:09 PM	#5
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Bed side help Kinda thought it would be easy....just wanted to double check before starting. I might have to replace the left side and wanted too know about this... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-16-2005, 06:49 PM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Bed side help REplacing a bedside is easy but you can't just bolt up the replacement. You have to line it up and check it's position before bolting it down. You need to have the correct position, left to right, tilt left to right etc.. You actually need to measure it from opposite front corners to get it square or you will go crazy with the tailgate positioning. So, attach the bolts but align before you tighten them~!!!



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