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Old 02-12-2011, 04:38 PM   #1
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8ft bed-how much does it weight?

How much does a 8ft bed weight? Can two people removed it from a truck and place on a trailer? Also, does all of the 8ft beds fit each other 67-72?

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Old 02-12-2011, 04:50 PM   #2
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Re: 8ft bed-how much does it weight?

you can stick any 67 72 bed on any 67 72 truck
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Old 02-12-2011, 04:53 PM   #3
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Re: 8ft bed-how much does it weight?

I'd want at least 4 people.
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Old 02-12-2011, 04:55 PM   #4
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i have done with 3 people 4 would be nice my 2cent
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Old 02-12-2011, 04:55 PM   #5
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yes 4 people sounds good or three strong guys and a little boy! right rene?
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Old 02-12-2011, 07:41 PM   #6
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Re: 8ft bed-how much does it weight?

We have removed the bed with a cherry picker, lift it up and pull the truck out.

Also we have done it with 4 people, it is easiest if you can remove the rear wheel/tires.
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:42 PM   #7
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Re: 8ft bed-how much does it weight?

I pulled a long bed off my avatar truck it was heavy prob 400 lbs or better by myself. use a cherry picker or four good buddies its easy no biggie! cheers, Pat
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:52 PM   #8
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Re: 8ft bed-how much does it weight?

Me and my brother-in-law did it by ourselves. Was a lot of huffin and puffin but we did it without any damage to us or the bed. My suggestion the more help you have the more fun it is.
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:53 PM   #9
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Re: 8ft bed-how much does it weight?

I would guess 300-400 lbs. I have done it with myself and a buddy, but I would not suggest it. 4 people, an engine hoist, a chain hoist, a strong branch a pulley and a rope would all be better than lifting it with two people.

If you have enough money to buy a case of beer, you can typically find three people willing to drink that beer for 5 minutes of work.
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