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Bed Bolts

From 1995 Ford F-150 “Ol' Blue” — documented by Steve83.

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1995 Ford F-150 - Original pre-'98 F-series bed bolts are carriage-type, with long square or oval bosses under the heads. Even if they don't spin during remo… 1995 Ford F-150 - This bolt spun, so I welded a temporary grip to the head. After removal, I removed the grip, and welded splines under the head so it couldn… 1995 Ford F-150 - Don't forget to remove any OTHER bolts holding the bed down, before attempting to lift it off. But to make this swap, the bed barely needs… 1995 Ford F-150 - These aftermarket bolt kits are affordable, and good enough, with 8mm Allen (hex recess) heads. At least 2 short and at least 2 long bolts… 1995 Ford F-150 - Aftermarket long bolt dimensions in mm. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 1995 Ford F-150 - Aftermarket nuts included with bed bolts are crimped too much. If they're simply installed, they'll spin in their U-clips. To prevent that,… 1995 Ford F-150 - I sometimes use this portable gantry (made from scrap metal: a 5" Aluminum I-beam, some 1.5" straight square tubes, and some 2" square tube… 1995 Ford F-150 - After thoroughly washing the frame (and whatever repairs prompted removing the bed are completed & checked), install the later-style U-nuts… 1995 Ford F-150 - The hole over the axle needs to be enlarged just this much for the later bolts to fit. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 1995 Ford F-150 - Lifting the bed is easier than it sounds - it doesn't weigh much, and an empty one can be lifted by 2 strong adults. But a 12V ATV winch on… 1995 Ford F-150 - Undercoating the exposed threads will protect them from rust, without interfering with removal. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. The fr… 1995 Ford F-150 - '94 F150 Dimensions IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. See also: https://www.fordpro.com/en-us/upfit/publications/ [url=https://www.super…