How much does a 2000 6.5ft truck box weigh? It was set on my trailer with a forklift, it didn't break the trailer so it must weigh less than 1800#.
What are the preferred lifting winches/cranes and rigging? Do I need to build a lifting frame and attach a winch? If so do any of you have pics of your lifting setups? How would you suggest lifting, flipping, mounting the freshly painted box? Are there any special procedures or tools needed to remove the old rusted box? Is there an issue of a magazine that shows how to tackle this job?
I have this perfect used replacement for my rusted F150 6.5' truck bed/box.
Currently its sitting on my trailer and it needs to be moved so that I can start sanding it.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
DM

Changing a fuel pump takes 4 guys to lift a bed and remove it.

Not sure of the weight but 4 guys can easily lift and move it.
They are more awkward than heavy.

smokey said:

Not sure of the weight but 4 guys can easily lift and move it.
They are more awkward than heavy.

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Agreed. No issues here just doing my bed. Just get a few guys and a good hold on things.

Two of us lifted the box from my truck, 4 guys would have been easier.

DNFXDLI said:

Two of us lifted the box from my truck, 4 guys would have been easier.

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Yeah, I've heard of you Canadians....you're beasts!

blacksnapon said:

Yeah, I've heard of you Canadians....and your bacon that isn't bacon.

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blacksnapon said:

Yeah, I've heard of you Canadians....you're beasts!

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Austin said:

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Wrong Corky...we have the same bacon as there...as well as back bacon..

DNFXDLI said:

Wrong Corky...we have the same bacon as there...as well as back bacon..

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Then how do you explain.... this!

Austin said:

Then how do you explain.... this!

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Mmmmmmmmmm....natures candy ..that's a small pig for here anyway

Bacon is the 'candy bar of meats'

As far as the bed goes - I've not done a Gen 10 bed, but the Gen 9 bed can be done by 2 strong guys. 4 guys makes it easier, but you have to buy more beer to lure friends over to help.

Ryan

Depending on the garage you have this could be an option.
Mount four eye bolts in the ceiling and using four tie down straps attached to the stake pockets pulling the straps a little at a time until the bed is high enough to clear the truck. pull truck out and very carefully lower the bed down onto some sawhorses.

DNFXDLI said:

Two of us lifted the box from my truck, 4 guys would have been easier.

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My dad removed the bed from the 77' and put it on sawhorses by himself... He never did tell me how, though.

Dirky said:

My dad removed the bed from the 77' and put it on sawhorses by himself... He never did tell me how, though.

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'Nother one of them beastly canadians.