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… Owner
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… Owner
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… Owner
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… Owner
Aftermarket long bolt dimensions in mm. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Owner
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,… Owner
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… Owner
After thoroughly washing the frame (and whatever repairs prompted removing the bed are completed & checked), install the later-style U-nuts… Owner
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. Owner
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… Owner
Undercoating the exposed threads will protect them from rust, without interfering with removal. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. The fr… Owner
'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… Owner