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eightyfive · 05-05-2010, 12:23 AM

How hard is it to take the box off my 1985 sierra classic? is it worth it and can it be done with just two people?

Gregs71 · 05-05-2010, 12:54 AM

Not really hard. Unbolt it to the frame, disconnect fuel filler neck, and disconnect taillight wiring.

Two strong people might be able to do it. With only two people, I'd run 2x4's between the bed and frame and raise it up outside the wheels and drive the truck away from the bed.

Not sure about your "worth it" question...

HOGDADDY · 05-05-2010, 03:06 AM

Imho I wouldn't even try it with just 2 people 3 minimum. Also don't forget that ground wire coming off filler neck that attaches to underside of chassis.

mongoose · 05-05-2010, 03:21 AM

you could do it with a couple people..

i lifted my long bed off with just me and my dad... kinda heavy.. doable.

gchemist · 05-05-2010, 04:10 AM

If you have an engine lift hoist, you can do it yourself!!

SatisTraction · 05-05-2010, 05:53 AM

i pulled mt LWB with an engine hoist by myself. Just be careful and dont get hurt.

johnsrob · 05-05-2010, 06:04 AM

Getting ready to do the same thing to my 73 stepside, but wood replacement. It does seeem all that difficult. Check out the LMC website and it shows you a detailed diagram for the bed of our truck all they way the down to the bolts and where they go and the entire lay out.
May I ask what is the reason you are taking the bed off for.

Keith Seymore · 05-05-2010, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SatisTraction

i pulled mt LWB with an engine hoist by myself. Just be careful and dont get hurt.

I've had the bed off mine four or five times (the last three by myself with the engine hoist).

K

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I'm now a two time member of the "Removed my Pickup box by myself" club...

It keeps getting easier every time you do it (....trust me on this...):

Jonboy · 05-05-2010, 09:49 AM

Don't forget the axle vent line that attaches to the bed floor.

thrtsxchambers · 05-05-2010, 10:03 AM

Not hard at all. I have done it several times with just my 13 yr old son and myself. Then I finally got my engine lift from a friends house and use it now, my bed comes off alot for cleaning and checking wiring and plumbing.

*JCampbell* · 05-05-2010, 10:40 AM

If you don't have an engine hoist, you can always do it my way-

-or-

Mr Pops · 05-05-2010, 12:10 PM

I did it by myself. Lifting it with two people is hard. If you want to get it without scratching it, I would recommend four people. I like the engine lift idea.

xrcr · 05-05-2010, 04:16 PM

I built the cab lift/bed lift that Kevin Lewis designed, man is it sweet. This way I can do it without buying beer and rounding up buddies

HOGDADDY · 05-05-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xrcr

I built the cab lift/bed lift that Kevin Lewis designed, man is it sweet. This way I can do it without buying beer and rounding up buddies

Pics?

eightyfive · 05-05-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by johnsrob

Getting ready to do the same thing to my 73 stepside, but wood replacement. It does seeem all that difficult. Check out the LMC website and it shows you a detailed diagram for the bed of our truck all they way the down to the bolts and where they go and the entire lay out.
May I ask what is the reason you are taking the bed off for.

Because i need to get the rear end of the cab prepped for painting, and im thinkin about sandblasting the frame it so i can paint it also.

Sillyoldman · 05-05-2010, 11:36 PM

I took the beds of both of mine off by myself. They both were in the pre-body work stage. I just flipped them on their tailgates on some padding. Admittingly I asked for help to get by '63 bed in the house.

tdiffee · 05-06-2010, 01:48 AM

I was lurking in the pre 47 area today and saw this, I don't know why you could not modify the idea and make it work for the bed.

Goldfinger · 05-22-2010, 08:38 PM

8 bolts and disconnecting the wiring clip. incredibly easy.

05-05-2010, 12:23 AM	#1
eightyfive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Swan River Manitoba Canada Posts: 233	Bed removing Questions How hard is it to take the box off my 1985 sierra classic? is it worth it and can it be done with just two people? __________________ parts truck- 1982 suburban GMC Sierra Classic first project- 1985 GMC Sierra Classic first truck- 1988 GMC Sierra sle "New" Hot rod 1999 Chevy silverado 5.3L ^^^ Workin my way up the food chain

05-05-2010, 12:54 AM	#2
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Bed removing Questions Not really hard. Unbolt it to the frame, disconnect fuel filler neck, and disconnect taillight wiring. Two strong people might be able to do it. With only two people, I'd run 2x4's between the bed and frame and raise it up outside the wheels and drive the truck away from the bed. Not sure about your "worth it" question... __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

05-05-2010, 03:06 AM	#3
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: Bed removing Questions Imho I wouldn't even try it with just 2 people 3 minimum. Also don't forget that ground wire coming off filler neck that attaches to underside of chassis.

05-05-2010, 03:21 AM	#4
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: Bed removing Questions you could do it with a couple people.. i lifted my long bed off with just me and my dad... kinda heavy.. doable. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

05-05-2010, 04:10 AM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Bed removing Questions If you have an engine lift hoist, you can do it yourself!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-05-2010, 05:53 AM	#6
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: Bed removing Questions i pulled mt LWB with an engine hoist by myself. Just be careful and dont get hurt. __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

05-05-2010, 06:04 AM	#7
johnsrob Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pleasant Hill, Ca Posts: 55	Re: Bed removing Questions Getting ready to do the same thing to my 73 stepside, but wood replacement. It does seeem all that difficult. Check out the LMC website and it shows you a detailed diagram for the bed of our truck all they way the down to the bolts and where they go and the entire lay out. May I ask what is the reason you are taking the bed off for.

05-05-2010, 09:49 AM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Bed removing Questions Don't forget the axle vent line that attaches to the bed floor. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-05-2010, 10:03 AM	#10
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Bed removing Questions Not hard at all. I have done it several times with just my 13 yr old son and myself. Then I finally got my engine lift from a friends house and use it now, my bed comes off alot for cleaning and checking wiring and plumbing.

05-05-2010, 10:40 AM	#11
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Bed removing Questions If you don't have an engine hoist, you can always do it my way- -or-

05-05-2010, 12:10 PM	#12
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Bed removing Questions I did it by myself. Lifting it with two people is hard. If you want to get it without scratching it, I would recommend four people. I like the engine lift idea. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

05-05-2010, 04:16 PM	#13
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: Bed removing Questions I built the cab lift/bed lift that Kevin Lewis designed, man is it sweet. This way I can do it without buying beer and rounding up buddies

05-05-2010, 11:36 PM	#16
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Bed removing Questions I took the beds of both of mine off by myself. They both were in the pre-body work stage. I just flipped them on their tailgates on some padding. Admittingly I asked for help to get by '63 bed in the house. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-06-2010, 01:48 AM	#17
tdiffee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Memphis, tn Posts: 65	Re: Bed removing Questions I was lurking in the pre 47 area today and saw this, I don't know why you could not modify the idea and make it work for the bed. Attached Images __________________ Tim 87 Short Wide 305 TBI 700R4 86 Honda 350x (Resto Project Almost Complete) 07 Trailblazer SS (My Wife's Grocery Getter) 94 Camaro Z28

05-22-2010, 08:38 PM	#18
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Bed removing Questions 8 bolts and disconnecting the wiring clip. incredibly easy. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e



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