West Coast

I am going to remove the bed on my truck today to replace it with a much straighter bed. So just trying to get a handle on all things that need to be removed.......

Remove tail gate

6 mounting bolts.

Electrical plugs at the tail lights and license plate bulb

Fuel filler neck


Anything else??

mopar-or-no-car

probably a ground strap or two

West Coast

Mopar I think you are right........ Thanks......!!!! I will update my mental list..... LOL

illEatUrDuramax

yep that should be it. i do belive it is 8 bolts though. it is a long bed correct?

West Coast

IllEat I have the other bed up side down and I only count 6 holes but I could be wrong.... And yes it's a long bed......

madhat

I did one recently... I think it was 8 bolts, ground strap, light harness, filler neck and return line. I know that there were two sets of bolts on the back, if there is only one on the front, then there are only 6. The ground strap should be on the passenger side where the bed and the cab meet.

Really easy... after you think you have it all disconnected, lay on the ground and push up with your legs, or, if you have a few people, lift it up and make sure nothing is still hooked up.

nickg

spare tire tube goes thru the bed/plastic piece, so take care, slide it back first before going up

Tate

Long beds have 8 bolts.

West Coast

Thanks nick and yes to the 8 bolts. I counted again this time and used my calculator........ LOL

wyododge

Don't forget, put your safety glasses on BEFORE all the dirt falls in your eyes!!!

Tate

Very good advice. I got a piece of metal in my eye twice because of that, although not from removing the bed.