Question about bed removal

Hawker · 02-03-2008, 02:53 AM

How much difficulty in pulling the bed on a XLT Supercab? Can two guys lift it? Anything trickey I need to know?
Trying to put in a rear sway bar and Ford ran a solid vent line right in front of the bolt hole in the frame on the 08. Then they mounted the fuel tank within and inch on the inside so you can't get in there to do anything.

RobbieD · 02-03-2008, 07:54 AM

Two people can lift it off (I've done by myself by rigging overhead lifting points). Pulling the bed is really rather easy; in my honest opinion the biggest factor is what shape the bed bolts are in. If you're in the rust belt removing the bed bolts can be the only real pain; a new one should be cake. Otherwise, it's just disconnecting the rear lights harness, and be sure to unbolt the gas filler neck (3 screws). Mine's a '94, and I don't know that an '08 is really any different in regards to bed removal.

srteach · 02-03-2008, 09:14 AM

The 6 ft bed weighs 250lbs at the most. My son and I lifted mine off easily. 6 bed bolts (T55, I think), 3 filler neck screws (about 1/4in), one tail light plug (rear of the bed, drivers side on my 02), and some lifting. The lift is rather high if you have mud flaps on your truck, but not excessive.

It is very easy to remove,but if you want to leave the bed in place, you can just tilt it by removing 4 bed bolts (leave 2 on one side) and lifting one side. Prop it up securely, or you may become the meat in a metal sandwich. You will still have to disconnect lights and filler.

**Mark_88** · 02-03-2008, 09:23 AM

The hardest part I found was the bolts...the two at the front were siezed and even an impact drill wouldn't budge them...got them off with a 3' breaker bar and a T55 Torx socket though...

Lifting the box is not really necessary...I did it myself by lifting the front end and pushing it off the back...but, then again, I didn't care too much about damaging it because it was already scrap...I put the replacement on myself also...just lifted the front edge onto the rear bumper and slid it over the wheels...the gas tank was off already so I didn't need to move the filler hose...

Better if you have help...but if your fenders were as rusty as mine were finding a good place to grip is not easy...make sure you wear gloves in that case...rusty metal can give you lockjaw (tetnus (?SP) shots recommended)...

LittleBigFoot · 02-03-2008, 11:43 AM

It only took 2 of us to lift the box off my 2000.

Short bed and step side. It wasn't too bad.

**Destroyer000** · 02-03-2008, 12:03 PM

2 people can lift it no problem.. ive taken mine off plenty of times..

Hawker · 02-04-2008, 12:22 AM

Thanx guys. Sounds fairly easy from what you're telling me.

Rarasranger · 03-19-2008, 11:54 PM

Got the bed on my 92 Supercab off and on no problem with my wife and her sister on one side! Easy job..

Shoeboy · 03-20-2008, 12:04 AM

Also, side note, about placing the bed, either place it up on end, or upside down or place it on some wood or something so the fender side are hanging free. When I pulled the box off my 89 to put a new one one, we set the old box on the ground and the bed side collapsed in and made a nice crease, not that I cared because it was scrap metal, but just something to look our for.

Southern3.0 · 03-20-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoeboy

Also, side note, about placing the bed, either place it up on end, or upside down or place it on some wood or something so the fender side are hanging free. When I pulled the box off my 89 to put a new one one, we set the old box on the ground and the bed side collapsed in and made a nice crease, not that I cared because it was scrap metal, but just something to look our for.

I had the bed off my old '91 a few times and would just set it in the grass, no scratches, dents or creases..

But yea like everyone already said taking the bed off is a piece of cake.

02-03-2008, 02:53 AM	#1
Hawker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Question about bed removal How much difficulty in pulling the bed on a XLT Supercab? Can two guys lift it? Anything trickey I need to know? Trying to put in a rear sway bar and Ford ran a solid vent line right in front of the bolt hole in the frame on the 08. Then they mounted the fuel tank within and inch on the inside so you can't get in there to do anything.
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02-03-2008, 07:54 AM	#2
RobbieD Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Year: 1984,1990,1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, Bronco II Class: 2WD Posts: 1,348 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Two people can lift it off (I've done by myself by rigging overhead lifting points). Pulling the bed is really rather easy; in my honest opinion the biggest factor is what shape the bed bolts are in. If you're in the rust belt removing the bed bolts can be the only real pain; a new one should be cake. Otherwise, it's just disconnecting the rear lights harness, and be sure to unbolt the gas filler neck (3 screws). Mine's a '94, and I don't know that an '08 is really any different in regards to bed removal. __________________ Current: 1994 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x2, 2.3L / M5OD. Stock, 365,000 miles. 1990 Bronco II XLT 4x2, 2.9L / A4LD. Stock, 129,00 miles. 1984 Ranger 4x2 lwb, 2.8L / C3. Stock, 148,000 miles. Past: 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992 (all bought new). Ranger-only driver for 22 years. TRS member since 3/18/2005.
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02-03-2008, 09:14 AM	#3
srteach Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 1999, 2001 Make: Ranger, F350 Model: XLT supercab, SuperDuty Engine: 4.0L, 7.3 Diesel Class: 4x4 both Used For: DD / light OR, DD Posts: 979 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	The 6 ft bed weighs 250lbs at the most. My son and I lifted mine off easily. 6 bed bolts (T55, I think), 3 filler neck screws (about 1/4in), one tail light plug (rear of the bed, drivers side on my 02), and some lifting. The lift is rather high if you have mud flaps on your truck, but not excessive. It is very easy to remove,but if you want to leave the bed in place, you can just tilt it by removing 4 bed bolts (leave 2 on one side) and lifting one side. Prop it up securely, or you may become the meat in a metal sandwich. You will still have to disconnect lights and filler.
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02-03-2008, 09:23 AM	#4
Mark_88 Einstein I'm NOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Uxbridge, Ontario Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Multi-year Ranger Engine: 2.3 Carbureted Class: 2wd Used For: Space travel Posts: 13,440 Rep Power: 77 iTrader: (0)	The hardest part I found was the bolts...the two at the front were siezed and even an impact drill wouldn't budge them...got them off with a 3' breaker bar and a T55 Torx socket though... Lifting the box is not really necessary...I did it myself by lifting the front end and pushing it off the back...but, then again, I didn't care too much about damaging it because it was already scrap...I put the replacement on myself also...just lifted the front edge onto the rear bumper and slid it over the wheels...the gas tank was off already so I didn't need to move the filler hose... Better if you have help...but if your fenders were as rusty as mine were finding a good place to grip is not easy...make sure you wear gloves in that case...rusty metal can give you lockjaw (tetnus (?SP) shots recommended)... __________________ Rome and my Ranger were not built in a day...
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02-03-2008, 11:43 AM	#5
LittleBigFoot Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Year: 79-00 Make: Mostly Ford. Model: Rangerish-Broncoish-Truggyish Thing. Engine: Building a 408w Class: 4x4 Extreme / Race Used For: The 13th step of the 12 step program. Posts: 1,654 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (0)	It only took 2 of us to lift the box off my 2000. Short bed and step side. It wasn't too bad. __________________ Wheeler: Ranger With Some Stuff Done DD/Tow Pig: 1972 F250 With Some Stuff Getting Done
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02-03-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
Destroyer000 January 2009 STOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plattsburgh, NY Year: 1995 1999 Make: Ford Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 Engine: 4.0. 4.0 Supercharged Class: 4x4 offroad, 4x4 dd Used For: work, dd, trail, race Posts: 1,504 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (21)	2 people can lift it no problem.. ive taken mine off plenty of times.. __________________ 95 4x4 35 bfg 15x10 soft 8s custom front/rear bumpers,xrc8 winch explorer disc 4.56ls axle locked d44 EB axle sas power leather explorer seats, OHC, m1354, 04 SOHC 4.0 swap 00 4 door cab swap 99 4x4 avm upgrade, 32 bfg on dc1s, ohc, sport trac leather seats/console swapped to manual trans
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02-04-2008, 12:22 AM	#7
Hawker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Thanx guys. Sounds fairly easy from what you're telling me.
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03-19-2008, 11:54 PM	#8
Rarasranger Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Ext Cab 2Wheel Drive Posts: 55 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Got the bed on my 92 Supercab off and on no problem with my wife and her sister on one side! Easy job.. __________________ The wealth required by nature is somewhat easy to procure. The wealth required to attain vain ideals extends to infinity.
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