Bed removal tips/tricks

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  1. Gr8KornHolio

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    Going to be installing cross member and c notch on my 85 long bed. Wondering if any one has any tips or tricks or things to look out for when removing the bed.

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  2. yota4life

    yota4life Grand Toyotaholic

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    I use a cherry picker
     
  3. Tuhd The Troll

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    remember to undo the electrical and the gas tank tube.
     
  4. Cade01

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    When you say cherry picker do you mean one of these?

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  5. TRUCK ACTION

    TRUCK ACTION Grand Toyotaholic

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    My bed has been on & off more times than my shoes!
    Most of the time I have a few friends over for beers & help,but there have been those days I can't wait for peps to get home so!!
    I driiled holes in the bed floor ,installed large eye bolts And use a come -along chained to the rafters!:cool
     

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    yota4life Grand Toyotaholic

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    Ya cherry picker; engine hoist whatever you wanna call it.
     
  7. Gr8KornHolio

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    Thanks. Lifting it off I'm not to worried about. It's making sure everything is disconnected and unbolted.
     

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