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dan42 · 09-25-2009, 10:45 PM

I want to change the bed wood on my short bed, but was wondering if it's a lot easier to take the bed off, or can you leave it on? I really don't have anywhere to put the bed while I redo it, so I would prefer to leave it on. Are there any problems with this?

unclewatts · 09-25-2009, 11:59 PM

As mentioned in another thread, I changed my bed wood without removing my bed but I have a stepside. I'm pretty sure it doesn't make any difference. It's a pain because you have to reach up way inside to get to the bolts that hold down the strips. You also have to fight exhaust pipes, frame rails and the driveshaft to get to the bolts. A long extension with a universal joint helps. Of course the bolts that hold the bed to the frame also have to be removed. I would imagine that if you had a lift it would be much easier. Sure wish I had one.

09-25-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Changing bed wood with bed on - I want to change the bed wood on my short bed, but was wondering if it's a lot easier to take the bed off, or can you leave it on? I really don't have anywhere to put the bed while I redo it, so I would prefer to leave it on. Are there any problems with this? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-25-2009, 11:59 PM	#2
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Changing bed wood with bed on - As mentioned in another thread, I changed my bed wood without removing my bed but I have a stepside. I'm pretty sure it doesn't make any difference. It's a pain because you have to reach up way inside to get to the bolts that hold down the strips. You also have to fight exhaust pipes, frame rails and the driveshaft to get to the bolts. A long extension with a universal joint helps. Of course the bolts that hold the bed to the frame also have to be removed. I would imagine that if you had a lift it would be much easier. Sure wish I had one. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 09-26-2009 at 12:02 AM.



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