How do I get my truck bed off?

How to Remove a Pickup Truck Bed

Place two large saw horses near the truck bed.
Raise the rear of the truck with a jack.
Locate and remove the bolts underneath the bed at each corner.
Locate the wiring for the taillights underneath the rear of the bed and unplug all of the light wiring.

How do you lift a truck off a frame?

Jack the body up and place the steel between the cab and the jack stands. At this point, move the jack stands out to the outside of the steel, that way you can roll the frame out from under the vehicle. Once the vehicle is high enough in the air, push the frame out from under the body.

Can you switch a long bed to a short bed?

You will need to cut the rear frame, but not at the end. You’ll have to cut from the middle, and probably in at least two different areas, then weld the frame back together. You’ll likely have to make new mounting points for most of the hardware as well as the bed itself. You’ll need a new driveshaft as well.

Can you turn a short bed into a long bed?

To convert a short bed truck (usually a 6-foot bed) to a long bed (usually an 8-foot bed,) you would need to locate an appropriate 8-foot bed from a donor vehicle. Ideally, this should be the same make, model, year and color. You then remove the existing short bed from your truck.

What kind of bed does a Chevy Silverado have?

07-13 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Truck Beds Dick’s Auto Parts – 07-13 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Truck Beds Chevy GMC Select a Sub-Category View 07-13 Chevy Silverado 5.8′ Short Bed… More Details »

Are there takeoff beds in Dick’s auto parts?

Takeoff beds and parts only exist out of the current year you are in. Once the body style changes the chances of finding one is tougher. We have thousands of truck bed requests each month, but unfortunately we don’t ship truck beds due to the size of them.

Where can I find a used Chevy truck bed?

PartRequest.com values your business and respects your privacy. PartRequest.com is the only Chevrolet parts locator that allows you to send your request for a used bed anonymously, meaning none of the salvage yards that receive your part request get access to your email address.

What is a takeoff bed on a truck?

A takeoff bed is a part removed from a new vehicle, to replace it with a different style bed or flatbed. In turn we purchase truck beds, and sell them to you. They are the closest thing to being new, but without the NEW OEM price tag. It’s very typical that a takeoff part will have some sort of cosmetic damage due to operators removing…

Is there a rust free Chevy truck bed?

Rust free truck bed from the south, this bed fits Chevy trucks 2008-2013, with 8 foot bed. Bed has some damage on the left rear. No tailgate or lights. Shipping is set for local delivery only all others call first. Max… Rust free truck bed from the south. This bed fits years 2014-2019 Chevy trucks 1500, 2500, 3500. This bed has no gate or lights.

What kind of truck beds do Chevy trucks have?

Truck Beds Truck Beds Chevy Beds 20-C Silverado HD/Sierra HD 19-C Silverado 1500/Sierra 1500 14-18 Silverado/Sierra 07-13 Silverado/Sierra 99-06 Silverado/Sierra 88-98 C/K 73-87 C/K 60-72 C/K

Where to pick up an old truck bed?

Installations offered: Disposal of old bed for FREE! .: BEDS INSTALLATION BY APPOINTMENT :. Truck Beds pick up at yards. Ohio, Ga. Ne.

How is a used southern parts truck bed?

Bed has a few small dents see photos. Shipping is set for local delivery only all others call first Dave’s… This truck bed is a new take off. Bed is in excellent condition may have scratches in paint from being transported and moved around. Comes with gate and lights.