Box Removal - 1999-2006 GMC/Chevy 2500/1500 - A detailed "How To"

Removing the box from my 2004 GMC 2500. This should be similar on all GMC/Chevy models from 1999-2006.
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Disclaimer - I am not a licensed mechanic. Any and all information or advice given will be used at your own risk. Some models may vary from the truck shown in this video.

[@briansmobile1]

Great tip there at 6:23 about being patient and using spray lubricant to keep things kosher instead of ripping it out.

[@MudRFunR]

So true. Thanks for stopping in Brian, greatly appreciated!

[@briansmobile1]

No problem Abe!

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks! That's a huge compliment for both Brian and I.

[@justindunn1996]

I love when people post how-to's without any b.s. Straight to the point. Thumbs up!

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked the video. I also don't like to hear anyone rambling on with useless information. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@britniemallet9338]

@@MudRFunR Yep I agree, there's always this long introductory explaining their life story and the heartfelt reasons behind why they're doing the procedure.

[@MudRFunR]

@@britniemallet9338 Thanks for noticing.

[@stevetribandis6044]

I saw that plate number in the Buick when it was driving down the street. I am so happy I didn’t have to see that again

[@robertturner1575]

Everything you need, nothing you don't! It fits the adult learning model, show me how it is done and I can do it. Really saved me a lot of time! Thank you for posting!

[@MudRFunR]

I try to keep things simple and to the point. Thanks for noticing!

[@templetempest1730]

The Canadian channels are usually the good channels.

[@jeffscott3160]

Breaker bar is the proper term for that. Iv'e heard them called johnson bars too. That term was probably coined by some guy long ago that tried to convince people that his tool was as long as the breaker bar!😂 Great video!

[@MudRFunR]

That was the same theory I had came up with about how the name came to be.

[@SUBZEROinfinity]

Watching your video gave me the ability to change out my fuel pump without dropping the tank. Thanks !!!

[@MudRFunR]

Good to know, thanks!

[@newabba1]

You sir, are a hero! I greatly appreciate this video, it's difficult to find the perfect source when doing something I haven't done before. Great quality of video, and props for adding clarifying captions when the audio was hard to hear! You saved me hours of fumbling around AND gave the internet another example of how a little video editing can make all the difference!

[@MudRFunR]

Such an inspiring comment. Just what I need to keep me motivated. Thanks so much!

[@dgltowing]

Ty for taking the time. I hate just going in blind, and redoing stuff over because I did it backwards. UHHH>>>.... saved me about .... oh I dont know.... 2 weeks LOL

[@MudRFunR]

Just happy to help, thanks for your comment, it's much appreciated!

[@raymondchristie6661]

Thanks--saved me a few trips just knowing the size of the bolts--very good video

[@MudRFunR]

Your comment is also much appreciated! Glad to help.

[@timmoore1020]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I have to change the fuel pump on my Sierra and need to remove the box to simplify the change out to new pump. This was exactly what I needed to see. Great job.

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks! It's great to hear that my efforts are appreciated.

[@finnnorth1434]

Great job! production is done extremely well. Thanks really helped see the scope of my project! I love the detail..

[@MudRFunR]

Good to hear such positive feedback. It's greatly appreciated!

[@jackiewest6751]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. My 15 year old is going to try it on my truck! Will post how it goes

[@MudRFunR]

I hope he will have help lifting the box off. It is quite heavy.

[@MaxwellpJones]

@@MudRFunR A bridge crane makes it way easier if you have access to one.

[@IGDETROIT90BABY]

You really help me out with what tool I need buy to get the bolt off it was a 18mm socket

[@johnvallejo3211]

I have to remove the bed off my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0, SLT 4x4 ext cab, short bed. Seems the lowest corner of cab on passenger side has a small hole, roughly the size of a quater (25 cent piece) and i need to repair it before it gets worse. Your vidio is very detailed and informative on "how to" remove the bed giving me the confidence to do it myself but will have someone help lift and remove. Thank you for the video.

[@johnkosick1464]

Excellent job....... You did a great job explaining all the steps needed to complete the job. I watched a lot of videos; this was the best I've seen. Best wishes......... John K.

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@shoeski9399]

Thanks for posting this video. I have to do a diesel sending unit on my '06 GMC tomorrow.

[@shutthetv]

It gave me a feel on how heavy it is! 2 good people will lift it! Thx

[@MrAlittle5150]

THE JOHNSON BAR! I wish my Johnson bar was that long.

[@bucksmith9035]

great video like the fact you gave socket sizes and protected the box from futher damage when upside down and you took your time not to create more damage /work while removing the bolts again GOOD job/video

[@MudRFunR]

I put a lot of effort into this video. Thanks for noticing, enjoy!

[@eshark08]

Great video! Simple and to the point with great tips. Thank you posting.

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked the video. Your comment is much appreciated!

[@kentuckyfabrication7741]

Good Job on the Video! One trip to the toolbox for all the right wrenches after watching...

[@MudRFunR]

Having all you need handy is handy. Thanks for watching!

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

9:58 LMAOOOOO the slow motion of the rust caving in.

[@MudRFunR]

I have a video on my other channel with more kzbin.info/www/bejne/ponTfo1uqrpnrq8

[@garypearce6751]

Very good video most helpful, wish they were all like this!!

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks, I try to keep things simple.

[@2000Bobcat]

Awesome video, right down to point and not a bunch of messin round or talkin

[@Gmcguy758]

Thanks for the great video- helped me get a ball installed for a gooseneck.

[@MudRFunR]

Just happy to help!

[@joshthornton1330]

Gonna be doing this.to get at my gas tank. Great video

[@AuctioneerElite]

Thank you!!

[@koerber85]

Great Video. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Made life easier for me!

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked it and left a comment. Comments are always appreciated, enjoy!

[@goodnamesareallgone1]

thanks, gonna try this tomorrow...feel a lot more confident now :)

[@blurredlinez5136]

Interesting name for the “breaker bar”. “Johnson bar”.

[@MudRFunR]

Yes, I can see how it got that nick name

[@MrMrjones333]

thanks 4 the info. doing the same to mine. well, if it ever stops raining.

[@MudRFunR]

Hope all goes well for you!

[@johnbecay6887]

clear, informative, and succinct...thanks for posting this.

[@MudRFunR]

Your comment is much appreciated!

[@davenun8413]

thanks 4 the lesson teach...

[@tdawgs8214]

Great video man, thanks!

[@Avason1]

Great Work!

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks!

[@IGDETROIT90BABY]

Only difference I don't have a air tool I was using a battery power impact drill and a breaker bar when I couldn't get it off with the impact

[@quattroloco]

thank you for the video, great job

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked the video. Your comment is much appreciated!

[@davebowers9526]

thanx man this saved me some headaches!!!! much appreciated

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks!

[@MudRFunR]

Always happy to help. Thanks for for watching!

[@israelgonzalez8894]

that cardboard aint for no umbrellaa i was rolling hahaaa

[@MudRFunR]

It actually was from an umbrella for a patio table.

[@olschool1963]

You are correct, I'm removing 2004 GMC 1500 (extended cap) bed. If I may add to your already excellent video , If you just take the hose clamp off of the fuel filler tube near the frame underneath, the hose pops right off, no need to remove the filler neck from the outside, in my view ,1 hose clamp is faster than removing bolts.Thanks for the good help,it got me started on mine

[@donrobins7848]

olschool1963 cud u please tell me the bolt sizes???

[@olschool1963]

its says in the video, 18mm I believe

[@donrobins7848]

olschool1963 but is that diameter...thread size....length??????

[@donrobins7848]

olschool1963 i really wanna drive my truck 😩

[@olschool1963]

it takes an 18mm sockett

[@samk1196]

Great video. Thank you for posting.

[@MrAlittle5150]

Use a Little Honey Goo with the Johnson bar and your wife will love you for ever. All kidding aside, you must be in Minnesota the salty dog state for rusting vehicles. GREAT VIDEO

[@MudRFunR]

Honey Goo and a Johnson bar, that'll do it. Not a Minnesota truck. Ontario Canada, near Lake Erie. They use a lot of salt here too. My truck is covered in salt now already. Thanks for your comment, enjoy!

[@jimhalbert2290]

I feel bad for anyone who has to live back east. Man the rust out there. The duck tape trick shows how much salt there putting on the roads out there. again great video, not a lot of extra chatter. short and sweet. thanks mudder. Now I gotta go try and take my bed off. without a impact:[

[@MudRFunR]

I never really considered Ontario as east. I guess if you're west then we are obviously east :) Yes they used to use more salt than they have is past years. Now they spray (I'm told it's pickle juice) liquid on the road before the bad weather starts. It's supposed to stop the road from getting slippery. Also I was told that it's worse than salt. Thanks for your comment, hope all goes well!

[@jimhalbert2290]

I live in ory-gun in the valley. there's no salt on the roads. It rains year round with maybe 4 days of snow. you won't find rusty cars unless there from the 70's sitting in someones muddy yard. I was in Minnesota for a bit. It was crazy 10 year old cars on the road rusted up to the doors.

[@MudRFunR]

We also have a 2008 Malibu. The driver side is rotten all the way around the rear driver side fender. The body shop said that a lot of newer cars have foam behind the metal for noise reduction but water (and salt) soaks into the foam and just stays there.

[@roosevelttaylor3162]

+Jim Halbert kk

[@cherylmarr2321]

Good video

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@riyaandrayplay6856]

Heat the bolts for a couple mins and boom they come out like butter. Any big bolt always spray them and then heat them babys up.

[@MudRFunR]

I could have done that. I'm a bit intimidated with using a flame under a vehicle. Just me, i guess. Thanks for watching!

[@riyaandrayplay6856]

@@MudRFunR I use to be the same. Just cover anything gas related with wet towels. I got to replace my front cross member in my HD. I really dont want to lol.

[@MudRFunR]

@@riyaandrayplay6856 Sounds like a big job. Good luck!

[@gokucacaroto4617]

Good work señor

[@greybeard804]

Good stuff brother. Thanks!

[@donvoll2580]

Good day Watch your video, I think I saw Canadian tire impact. If your from Canada. Good job with box removal. Thanks

[@MudRFunR]

Yes that is a Mastercraft impact. Works great. Yes I am Canadian. All that rust should be a give away. Thanks for your comment!

[@golfmanmatt]

Seems like an option to replace your rusted brake lines when you purchase the pre-bent lines

[@MudRFunR]

That would save a lot of time later, for sure.

[@phoenixflyz_]

Very quick and sweet and to the point

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks, I try. Glad you liked it!

[@BenButler50]

Thanks man! Great video

[@terryrideout7457]

Great job.God bless u

[@MudRFunR]

Hope this was helpful, thanks for your comment!

[@RaulGarcia-dk4uy]

8 bolts and the break lights is all it takes to remove the bed?

[@MudRFunR]

And also the filler neck for the tank.

[@tdb0ne1]

what do you do when 2nd bolt from the back just keeps on spinning in the bed and wont remove? i think there the threaded piece the bolt threads into is slinning in the bed channel thing

[@chipngavin1421]

Great video sir. very helpful.

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked it! I appreciate the compliment, thanks!

[@msenglish8382]

nice job thanks for the good video

[@masterstoner666]

all mine came out pretty easy except the 2 middle bolts by the wheels their free turning and wont come out ive tried every thing lube them up just now with the rest of my pb blast and gonna try pulling them out again if not cutting the heads off

[@MudRFunR]

I just replaced the box on my truck. One bolt was just spinning. Once I got the remainder of the bolts out, this bolt stayed attached to the frame along with the piece of the box where the nut is attached to. Hope you get your bolts out.

[@masterstoner666]

@@MudRFunR their 8 bolt i can only find 6

[@MudRFunR]

@@masterstoner666 Starting at 3:29 I show all the bolt locations on one side. Other side is the same.

[@masterstoner666]

@@MudRFunR yea had to do a rewatch unfortunately 2 bolts wont come out and their wasa fuel leak dont smell gas. Only leaks when running think its save to cut you know sparks and all?

[@MudRFunR]

@@masterstoner666 Honestly, I'm a bit scared of gas fumes. If you dare, then use a shield to divert the sparks away from the tank. A thin sheet of aluminum or tin. If you can get to it with a drill bit, you can drill a small hole in the center of the bolt head. Not too deep. Keep using slightly bigger drill bits until the bolt head pops off.

[@joshharmon4867]

So can I just move the bed back far enough to paint back of truck cab and bed front? I want to raptor line my whole truck.

[@RoadsideGarage]

All you have to do is unbolt the 2 just under the gas cap and pull the hose. The 3 usual T bolts tend to spin due to the back retaining nuts.

[@MudRFunR]

Those retaining nuts are great until they get rusty and then become a nightmare. Been there. Thanks for watching!

[@RoadsideGarage]

@@MudRFunR Pulled all my bolts yesterday and got some manpower to remove the bed on my 96. Hopefully I can pull the cab this week.

[@MudRFunR]

@@RoadsideGarage Wow you have lots of work ahead of you.

[@daltonstine851]

On the rear two bolts of the bed do you know if they have a but welded to the frame on the other side I am trying to remove the bed from a 03 2500 Silverado and the one rear bolt sits there and spins as if there’s a bit on the other side the has to have a wrench or socket on it also which would not make sense because there’s no way to get in there. So if you could help me out there that’d be wonderful thank you

[@MudRFunR]

The nut should be welded and not turning with the bolt. You might need to cut the bolt off.

[@sofiaoliver9930]

Wish I watched this before playing the guess what socket fits the bolts game

[@MudRFunR]

I usually try to include socket sizes in my videos. Thanks for watching!

[@loganhanna6162]

8:00 He tried to lift the bed., bed sides are 150ish a piece , still have the floorpan and headboard. lol Box Was removed :P

[@MudRFunR]

It didn't feel that heavy.

[@XChaoticComposerX]

Thanks for the video!!! very very helpful... :)

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a fine comment. Much appreciated!

[@jonniewadd56]

Would this be much the same for the removal on a 2009 Silverado? Good job too by the way!!

[@paperweightgirl]

So cool.

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@patriotfour3374]

great vid

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks, I appreciate your comment!

[@ishyriver1418]

I can’t seem to get the wiring off any suggestions

[@608_diesel]

Very well done video! Did you ever make a video for putting cab corners into the cab on your truck? Getting ready to do the same on my 08 1500 chevy.

[@MudRFunR]

I posted 4 videos of cab corner and rocker replacement. They are not really "How to" videos. They are on my Duramax Repairs playlist that I just added in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@kjjosker]

Extremely helpful video. Thanks!

[@wyattb3138]

How many bolts are holding the box down?

[@michaelmead2076]

Great video. I have a 2000 Silverado extended cab 3 door 4X4. The floor is rotten beyond repair. Will any extended cab from 99-06 fit on mine? Or am I only able to get a 99-00?

[@MudRFunR]

I'm not sure if I can answer this completely. What I do know is that starting in 2004 they changed some of the interior. The window switches are different from earlier years, so I would assume some of the wiring would be changed. Also had some changes to the dash. 2004, some have a cabin filter, some don't. Heater controls were changed, I think in 2005. That's all I know for sure.

[@michaelmead2076]

MudRFunR appreciate your response.

[@finnnorth1434]

Did you get the set from LMC ? I looked at that . I would like to do the brake lines soon and figure taking box off will simplify the job. If you do one as well as the Box Removal that will be great for all DIY guys and gals . The rebuild is a 2000 GMC Z71 with the Rust Enemy ! Runs great...always has .

[@MudRFunR]

Sorry, I didn't see this comment until today. I picked up the set of brake lines from a local (no name) parts store.

[@finnnorth1434]

Have you done one on replacing all the brake lines ?

[@MudRFunR]

I have nothing posted yet but I have a full line replacement video recorded, just not edited or posted. How soon do you need this. I purchased a kit with all new pre-bent stainless steel lines. The kit was cheaper than buying the line and fittings to make them myself.

[@yrralyou]

At about the 4:45 mark, you say something about a bolt being rusty. Who would have thunk? No rust on that truck.

[@MudRFunR]

We live in Canada where they spread salt on the roads in winter. Truck now has 442 000 kms and much more rust.

[@jimhalbert2290]

This guy knows wha't up

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@awesomefish100]

Does anyone know if the beds off of the 99-06 extended cab 1500s will bolt right onto the 2500hd (crew cab 6.5 box) and line up properly?

[@MudRFunR]

If both boxes are 6.5' It should bolt right on. I'm not certain, but just this year I replaced the box on this truck (2500HD) with a 1500 box. No issues.

[@awesomefish100]

@@MudRFunR Awesome thanks for the info!

[@awesomefish100]

@@MudRFunR Another silly question, are the bed bolts reusable if they aren’t corroded? I heard something about ford bed bolts being one time use?

[@MudRFunR]

@@awesomefish100 I reused all of mine.

[@jarydking3260]

Did you do a video on how you put it back on?

[@MudRFunR]

I have 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWfYlKGEf5KhldU kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4PWpYKHntuHgqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbGeKWEeduHgac

[@brandonlange8693]

Watch it in reverse

[@Celtics20]

Is it hard to install? Or easy

[@MudRFunR]

Click on this playlist. In it is 3 videos about how I installed my box. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/aero/PLd0QbY7LT8xgQwKgU1hpV3qXwVD5zdqRz

[@radioactivecat1345]

would the bed of a 1500 fit a 2500hd?

[@MudRFunR]

I am not certain, but I can't see why it wouldn't fit providing the box is the same length.

[@jakefehr4011]

I was gonna ask the same question! Have you found out if the 1500 bed fits on the 2500HD?

[@steviemaldonado2237]

The rust makes me sad

[@donrobins7848]

Could someone plz give me the bed bolt sizes???????

[@MudRFunR]

Bolt sizes are mentioned in this video.

[@toddwatson572]

the only thing I want to add is will you're under there is change the fuel pump and the fuel filter dump alll that old gas out because it's contaminated I understand lifting the bed working on it on top is it good thing but all that old gas is still in the tank that caused the problem in the first place dump the tank people please don't cause twice the effort yes lifting the bed is easier but just sending old gas back into the pump and filter again drop it stop all that crap out of there the old cliche is do it right the first time the reason why you are replacing pump and filter is from old gas don't suck that old gas into your new filter and pump

[@MudRFunR]

I don't understand what this video has to do with the fuel pump? The box is being removed to repair the cab corners.

[@DRSmith-wq4td]

So much for not scratching the bed...

[@tomclose6643]

why do you block license plates?? paranoid??

[@MudRFunR]

Yup, must be paranoid.

[@Jerseyhighlander]

Another GM Rotbox. Can't wait to get rid of mine. Will never buy another GM product EVER!!!

[@MudRFunR]

Sorry to hear that you dislike GM so much. I have 2 GM rotboxes. Both of them are high mileage vehicles but I can't get myself to get rid of them. They both drive great, run great and never cost much to keep them maintained.

[@Jerseyhighlander]

@Shovel84 "They all rust from this era..." Well, that makes me feel so much better as I watch my $45,000- investment turn into a worthless pile of scrap. And No, they don't "all rust from this era". My wife's Subaru from the same era, exposed to far more road salt, hardly has a spot of rust on it. It's never blown out it's brake lines, never rotted out it's fuel lines, the body mount brackets on the frame aren't falling off... It did cost $15k less then what my "professional grade" truck did. Numerous friends & family have assorted cars/trucks from the same era, in the same area that are a night & day difference. GM used the lowest grade, shittiest steel they could possibly get their hands on and cut corners in every conceivable regard. Every part on my "American Made" truck was Made in China. I've been driving for over 35 years, had cars & trucks all the way back to the 1970's, I've never seen anything even close to this bad. I have no confidence to even put weight in it or try to tow with it anymore. It's a nightmare, sponsored by GM.

[@BradySzabo]

How long did it take to replace the cab corners? I have to do that and the rocker panels. I've never done it before and have never welded. I was thinking of using this new epoxy cement for body work and rivets. Thanks for the good video, it was shot really well. I don't know if it will work but here is the product I was thinking of trying 3M Body Adhesive. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJe3ZpyGoKusj5I

[@MudRFunR]

If you include removing and reinstalling the box, It took the better part of 2 weeks. I was on holidays, so I worked full days on it. I've heard that the epoxy works well. Never tried it myself. It may take less time than welding. Hope all goes well!

[@BradySzabo]

@@MudRFunR Thanks, me too. I'd rather pay $4.99 per gallon of gas than have to by a newer USED truck. Prices have gotten totally ridiculous.

[@israelgonzalez8894]

oh hahahaaa i see