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Old 09-07-2016, 07:17 PM   #1
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Removed long bed by myself

Today I remove the bed. I removed all bolts. Jacked up the bed with a floor jack and a 4x4, put some boards between the bed and frame so I could slide a couple of 2x4s lengthwise. I put some pvc pipe between the 2x4s and the frame. I have a flatbed trailer that I used with some wheels and tires and some metal ramps I had. I backed the trailer up to the back of the bed of the truck. I took the back wheels off of the truck and used the pvc pipe and an old driveshaft to roll the bed right on to the trailer. It rolled really easy.






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Old 09-07-2016, 07:24 PM   #2
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I like it! Nice job
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Old 09-07-2016, 07:24 PM   #3
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nice, i remember doing that
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Old 09-07-2016, 07:28 PM   #4
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Well thats creative. Nice job.
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Old 09-07-2016, 07:54 PM   #5
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Just like the Egyptians. Brain over brawn - good job!
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Old 09-07-2016, 08:08 PM   #6
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American ingenuity at its finest! Hats off to you!

I'm filing this away for future use.
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Old 09-07-2016, 09:24 PM   #7
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Re: Removed long bed by myself

I love reading about creative ways that our fellow members do things with their trucks. Nice job. When I did mine, fortunately I had my JD tractor. I made almost an "H" style pattern out of 2X4's and lifted it off.
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Old 09-07-2016, 09:43 PM   #8
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Re: Removed long bed by myself

Rsgt. Now that is using the old noggin.
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Old 09-07-2016, 09:47 PM   #9
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Never underestimate nor forget the utility of the "roller." Steel pipe is best but PVC can handle a lot, depending on the schedule. A friend wanted my help to move in a 1,000 pound gun safe and I suggested some pipes. We rolled that thing right into his basement on PVC pipes. Easy job.

Congrats on your removal. At some point, I'll have to remove mine.
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Old 09-08-2016, 09:29 AM   #10
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That's some pretty creative thinking!

Way to go!!!
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Old 09-08-2016, 12:15 PM   #11
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I'm going to be doing this later this year. I figure some lumber and an engine crane and I'm good.
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Old 09-08-2016, 08:24 PM   #12
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That's how they built the pyramids?
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