Comparison of new zinc bed bolt set vs four original Ford bed bo…

F-series Bed Bolts
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New-style bed bolts (M14x2.00) can be used to replace obsolete older-style bolts (M12x1.75), but not this F-series set with all long bolts. The Ranger set contains at least 4 shorter bolts which work on '80-96/7 F-series. But these chy-neez copies use a weaker inside-hex (Allen) drive than the Ford Torx-drive bolts, and these nuts are crimped too far requiring them to be chased before installation. See the NEXT 2 pages...

Older bolts do not rotate, so the nuts must be removed from below. New-style bolts rotate, and the U-nuts remain clipped to the frame below, so they're easier to R&I. But the hex/Allen heads on the chy-neez bolts are not nearly as strong as the Ford Torx heads, so consider buying the genuine ones (either new or in a JY).
N806251S103 short bolt
N806252S103 long bolt
N803334S439 U-nut

This & the NEXT several show how to lift the bed off, once the nuts are removed.


If the original bolt spins in the bed, either cut a slot into the head to use a tool in, or weld a stop onto it:



For bed alignment, see:

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