I wish all car repair videos were like yours - concise, easy to understand, and you clearly show the exact screw you are taking about. I'm subscribed.
@Motorcarnut
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the comment and sub!!!
@MrCrossry
2 жыл бұрын
Love the way you explained the details of the job. nicely done. Thanks
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
And thank you for taking the time to comment, really appreciate it.
@Dassick89
Жыл бұрын
Incase anyone is wondering. They are NOT T50 Torx bolts. They are T50 Torx PLUS bolts. Torx bits use a 15 degree angle for the tooth engagement. Torx Plus has a 0 degree angle. So the engagement is much sharper allowing a lot more torque. I made the mistake of using torx impact sockets and got one out and then it blew up on the others. Before I realized they are torx plus. If you plan on replacinng these with regular hex bolts. You can get to the retaining clips under the frame and heat them with a torch. My 2001 f150 is now a farm truck/beater. The bolts do not come out. I live in the NE rust belt. neeeeeed heat.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
You’re correct, another viewer commented about that. I didn’t notice it and they all came out with the regular torx but definitely should use the plus. But I would not recommend using any type of flame near the fuel tank. If you have a bad vent valve etc. the tank can blow up and kill someone, so I would say NO to the average person!!!
@jackryan4313
10 ай бұрын
@@MotorcarnutI def shouldn't use heat cuz uuuhhhh I'm doing this to get to the tank, which started leaking big time out of nowhere
@Motorcarnut
10 ай бұрын
@jackryan4313 No! Just the flumes can cause fuel to ignite. Be careful!!!
@thrownkillerx69
4 ай бұрын
First time seeing those bolts come off that easy. Idk how many T50 we have broke. We usually cut the heads off then pull the bed.
@Motorcarnut
4 ай бұрын
I did soak them overnight but did use my strongest impact to get them out.
@josephsimon3721
27 күн бұрын
@@Motorcarnutdid your bed have the nuts on the bolts on the bottom side too?
@Motorcarnut
27 күн бұрын
Yes, like a nut bracket underneath where the bolts screw into.
@bryanrocker5033
2 жыл бұрын
Good straight forward video. One word of CAUTION. Never put your body under an object that is suspended by a mechanical device. Mechanical things fail.
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
You’re right! I tell my crew all the time.
@dustinlampston7618
5 ай бұрын
A jack stand is a mechanical device
@robertpoindexter8616
4 ай бұрын
@@dustinlampston7618not quite. But I see your point.
@dustinlampston7618
4 ай бұрын
@@robertpoindexter8616 the very definition of mechanical is MOVING PARTS
@KLR-650
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video. I have been looking for a used non-rusted truck bed for my f-150 but was worried about how to take the bed off. This was very helpful.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Appreciate the comment
@Celtics20
4 ай бұрын
Did you replace your bed? If yes, How did it go? I need to replace my rusted out bed too soon.
@Motorcarnut
4 ай бұрын
@Celtics20 No, bed is perfect, just took it off to access fuel pump for the video.
@Safetyguy56
2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done - very good video on how little is actually required to complete this task - thanks
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@doneadiizua76
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Its best to wire brush those bolts and sturate them with penetrating oil like WD 40 for a week like you said before attempting to get them out. Thats what I am going to do on my 2010 F-150,
@Motorcarnut
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment! Appreciated! Yes that’s the hardest part if they don’t come off so soak them and never use heat near the gas tank. Good luck!
@MKGngy
3 ай бұрын
I highly appreciate this comment as I'm going to be replacing my bed for the same truck !😂
@Motorcarnut
3 ай бұрын
Thank you and good luck!
@bikerguitardude
9 ай бұрын
Just found out the hard way that on the 5.5' bed, Ford moved the tank or fuel pump under the cab. I'll have to drop the tank anyways. 2011 F-150 5.0 v8 2x4, 12' wheel base, 28 gallon tank. Hope this saves someone some of the trouble I had! It took me 3 hours to remove the bed bolts because one of the T50's stripped. Had to weld a nut to get it out. Oh well, lesson learned! 😂😂 I'll use ratchet straps and frame members to drop the tank. 🤘😎🤘
@Motorcarnut
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the post, I wasn’t aware of that. Good info for others. Appreciate the feedback.
@dm7097
2 жыл бұрын
I used the same setup to remove the bed on my old ‘95 Chevy truck. Those bolted in from underneath the bed. Fun job in the rust belt. I actually used ratchet straps tied to the corners of the bed and hooked onto the engine hoist. Worked well.
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, not that bad to remove
@CSmith-oz4wp
Жыл бұрын
Found your video just what I needed. I think I need to get to my fuel pump the fuel gauge isn’t working properly may have to replace it. Looks like lifting the bed off would be the simplest.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Yes, with a little effort, it's better than being on your back.
@bikerguitardude
9 ай бұрын
Only of you have the 6.5' bed. Make sure your pump isn't under the cab like mine! Maybe I can save you a my headache!
@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt
Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you for sharing.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate the comment!
@gsmith6255
10 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video you sound like Joe Pesci. Thanks
@Motorcarnut
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@brisonculpepper8079
4 ай бұрын
Yeah he does 🤣
@krukabman
Жыл бұрын
Liked the video. I noticed your gas door is sprung! If you remove it you can repair it with a series of washers and a screw to keep it from backing out again. I drilled a pilot hole and heated the screw before inserting it. (Not much room for Error) Another thing I have found when working with seized fasteners don’t go balls out straight away!! Just bump the impact a bit to shock the threads at first. I was trying to see how hard the bolts are to remove? I have to remove the bed to get my cab corners replaced.. And many times when I lived in the rust belt I would work them in and out several times using a light weight penetrating fluid every time I changed direction.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
The spring on the gas cap works just fine now. I was sick of replacing the whole assembly every 3 years or so. The bolts have to be soaked overnight and yes the way you said you go back and fourth a couple of times to break them loose. That's how I did it.
@krukabman
Жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut I repaired my gas cap door with factory spring the pin walks out The way I repaired it with washers in a screw and press the pin back in. It will never walk out again.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@Mc-my1pe
3 ай бұрын
Thank you sir
@Motorcarnut
3 ай бұрын
All the best!
@tcmits3699
6 ай бұрын
Ford should've just made some reinforced square holes and used plain old carriage type bolts, kinda like the bolts holding the bumper on 😂 did a Dakota, piece a cake, made a bed dolly from old kitchen table. Mount 4 swivel casters on table top, flip over with legs up, supports bed and very easy to maneuver
@Motorcarnut
6 ай бұрын
Great point! Thanks for the comment
@kovuk9
Жыл бұрын
Stupid question but here it is anyways LOL. When re installing the bed or a new bed in my case, what is the easiest way to line it up? would you suggest screwing in longer pieces of something like all thread into the mounting holes to be able slide the bed down on then remove them to put the mounting screws in? would that make it easier or is there a different way?
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Actually, the bed is not that heavy with two people, you can just place it pretty much where it has to go and thread all the bolts in loose then measure from the bed to the cab equal on both side then tighten all the bolts down.
@skjanitorial
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Thank you as well for the comment!
@rickg6380
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much it was helpful
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for the comment!
@brooster87
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you for such great detail. Very clear.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment!
@stevenlentzjr6066
Жыл бұрын
good video. thanks man
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
No problem, thank you
@Spard.
Жыл бұрын
Hello nice video thank you for the content! i own a 1999 ford svt lightning and i am desperately looking for a complete bed to be delivered to french polynesia can someone help me thank you
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Your best bet is to look at salvage yards online that will deliver that far. My guess it will be expensive.
@kosh9639
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I do have an engine Hoist like that... 🤔
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Then it can be done by yourself.
@settepiani
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video. Could you write how much does it weight approximately? Can we lift it up in two? Thanks so much.
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
About 250lbs. 2 men should lift it off no problem.
@goatmaster3387
8 ай бұрын
Can I use my 2 post lift to pick it up or is the metal on the sides too weak to support the bed
@Motorcarnut
8 ай бұрын
Definitely, not a problem
@LavaKimo
Жыл бұрын
I need to replace the fuel tank vent valve. Do you think I could unbolt the bed and just lift the one side get access to replace that part?
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, What you can do is take out all the bolts accept the ones near the tailgate, those leave in a couple of thread so when you lift the front the bed won't side. Take off the bolts for the filler neck and you should be good to go. It's not that heavy either.
@theace1602
Жыл бұрын
my bed is coated with bedliner the bolts included. is that problematic? i didnt think about that at the time. I need to pull the bed to replace a fuel pump assembly and do an undercoat. have to have the bed off to know what model assembly i have there is like 3 different options apparently
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Not really, just clean the heads of the bolts so you don’t strip them.
@BThompson08
10 ай бұрын
Did you reuse the same bed bolts when you reinstalled it?
@Motorcarnut
10 ай бұрын
Yes, they were in good shape and I greased them so would be easier for next time.
@user-my5nr3il3q
2 жыл бұрын
The bolts were fucking miserable. Broke three t50s using a 1/2 impact. So I grinded all of the bolts off and used the ones from the donor bed
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the hardest part. When you install the other bolts in put a lot of waterproof grease on the bolts. The torx bolts have no torque for such a long and usually rusted bolt. They’re ridiculous, why not normal hex bolts countersunk in the bed.
@flossie713
Жыл бұрын
What crane did you use and where did you buy it? Great video!
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
I used my engine hoist. You can find them at HarborFreight and even on Amazon. Get a 2 ton model if possible
@imequationzyt
Жыл бұрын
What are those little steel bars called? That hold the bed to the frame
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what you’re referring to? I think you’re talking about the support bars?
@dannypalmer7701
2 жыл бұрын
Bumba!
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
Ok
@thomasv5596
Жыл бұрын
T50 Torx plus
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
They are good, what about them?
@thomasv5596
Жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut thats what that bolt takes, a regular t50 will work, but you will have some slippage, it is actually a t50 torx plus bit required to remove the bolts that hold the bed down. Just mentioning to maybe help someone else, I just removed my bed a few days ago.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Good info, you know, I used the regular one and didn’t realise it was the plus even though I have those as well,lol.
@thomasv5596
Жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut thanks for the video it helped me out alot.
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear, thank you as well for the update!
@yadirabella1
Жыл бұрын
It's that T18 socket?
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
No, T50 Torx
@patrickrobbins8563
2 ай бұрын
*****T50PLUS not a regular T50
@Motorcarnut
2 ай бұрын
Yes, but some were the regular T50
@edwardlandry1113
Жыл бұрын
Connecticut?
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
Nope
@joshrussell8507
Жыл бұрын
It's a torx plus size 45 for the bed bolts!
@Motorcarnut
Жыл бұрын
On yours? Mine were T50
@AngelRodriguez-rq3xv
2 жыл бұрын
What if you 4 total not 6 bolts
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
If you have only 4 bolts? What vehicle you working on?
@MrBacco17
2 жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut I believe the 5.5ft box only has 4 bolts.
@Motorcarnut
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, makes sense. Some other manufacturers use 6
@MrBacco17
2 жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut Gotcha, Yeah I have a 2011 F150 with the 5.5ft box and it only has 4 bolts. Thanks for the helpful video. I have to pull mine off at some point thanks to Midwest salt haha.
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