DIY Ford F250 Superduty truck bed repair.

DIY Ford F250 Superduty truck bed repair. F250 Superduty bed floor. LINK FOR PARTS DOWN BELOW👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
This 2012 Ford F250 superduty rusty bed floor gets replaced using a full floor assembly. I try to provide tips about my experiences repairing and replacing these bed floors. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions. Leave them in the comments.
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1999-2018 Ford Superduty LONG Bed Floor Crossmember Kit with Bed Mounting Hardware.
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👆🏻👆🏻 1999-2018 Ford Superduty SHORT Bed Floor Crossmember Kit with Bed Mounting Hardware
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
I am not a mechanic. Do anything in this video at your own risk. This video is for entertainment purposes only.
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[@bayareapeezy]

Probably one of the most amazing videos ive ever seen if any at all. Great work and great demonstration. Thank you so much. Makes me feel comfortable about doing it to mine if i cant get a replacement bed

[@FullRange4x4]

Thank you. I really appreciate that and I am glad this helps you out.

[@ghettohey2388]

​@@FullRange4x4. What settings did you use on your welder doing this and was you using a 115V or 230V welder

[@FullRange4x4]

@@ghettohey2388 I used a Hobart 210 MVP, 230V with .030 wire on “2” & “30”. For thinner spots I would set it at 1 & 25. Ideally I would run .023 wire on about the same settings but I was out of that.

[@B_D_R]

What was your welder set at voltage and wire speed wise? Looking to do this myself. I know each welder is different too I was just wondering what your welder was set to.

[@FullRange4x4]

I use a Hobart 210MVP. It is set at 2 and 30 for wire speed. I forget what it all equates to comparing it with a more flexible machine.

[@B_D_R]

@@FullRange4x4 I get that. I had a feeling it was low voltage wise since the metal is probably not super thick. I have a 120V Eastwood welder so that would be perfect. I'll end up doing some test hits to make sure it's all good.

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

​@@B_D_R I use a flux welder some cheap 90a i got from hobo freight.. and i weld the 22ga bed floor to my 1/8th ga cross members.. on the high setting.. normally this would blow through 22ga easily.. but if you have experience you can weld without doing that

[@Purosanluispotosi]

@@FullRange4x4we’re did u purchase that floor metal for that bed i Ned to do tgat on my f150 1995

[@FullRange4x4]

@@Purosanluispotosi you need a different panel than what I use for it to match. Here is the correct panel from the supplier I used for all my body panels: raybuck.com/panels/ford/1987-1996-ford-pickup-truck/8796f-bed-panels/

[@charlesleake930]

Great vid.....well shot with good camera angles....thanks ....Jay.

[@FullRange4x4]

Thank you!

[@uprise51]

was wonder what the floor alone measures out too ? i noticed on one of your videos you had lots of measurements depending on how your doing your repair. will be doing rail replacement my self soon but thinking of doing a tread plate / diamond plate floor. I enjoy your channel

[@FullRange4x4]

This short bed assembly measured 80 inches in length and I believe 48” wide. Thank you😄.

[@DjGuapoEntertaiment]

Hi where are you located? I live in Sims NC I have a F150 xlt 2005 that I would like to do that job Would you do that job for me? Thanks

[@FullRange4x4]

I’m up in PA. The channel description or my Facebook page ha my email, we can talk there.

[@JohnRupp-j9d]

That’s gotta be a Pittsburgh accent. If so I now live in Monroville can you fix my rockers and cab corners? 2000 f250 7.3

[@FullRange4x4]

Correct. Check the homepage or Facebook page for my email. We can talk there.

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

Check out my clips.. Im doing this exact same thing on my 76 Jeep J10. Pickup. But im using a 90 dodge d250 bed floor. And sign posts for the corss members.. Obviously my Jeep is wayy older than your truck and they dont make beds or corss members.. Only thing i hate about the ned floor pan i got.. Is dodge made it out of 22ga steel.. my Jeeps original was 16ga lol.. extremely thick and doesnt move at all.. the dodge has a bit of flex when you walk on it. If youre blowing through the bed floor that bed floor on that truck must be super thin Your process is similar to mine.. but with mine i jad to custom make all the cross members.. use a straight edge and make brackets to lift the cross members up and line it up.. And basically had to customize it all because none of this is factory for mine.

[@FullRange4x4]

I understand that. The superduty trucks luck out there since everything is available. The bed floor is about 19 gauge on these trucks. I’ll check out you stuff too. I did the sign post truck on a 1980 F150 step side bed when I did the wooden floor. I wish I had pictures and video of that but that was almost 20 years ago.

[@charlesgeorge2197]

Got a question, my truck crossmembers are also shot, been looking at them on amazon and FeEbay and the dorman ones are near 500.oo PLUS got to buy the hardware extra, there are other sellers who selling same for around 150-179 and they include the hardware. Are they the same quality and will fit or are they very cheap and tinny poor quality?

[@FullRange4x4]

Hey, yes I have tried the Amazon ones with good luck. I have use them for about 5 beds so far. The were worth the money. I added a link in the video description for the ones I use.

[@bartman2468]

I’m researching doing this for the first time. I notice you cut the heads off the bed bolts. Does that mean you have to drill and tap the threads in order to get the new bolts in? I’m unfamiliar. Thanks

[@FullRange4x4]

No drilling and tapping. You just made me realize what I didn’t film ha. If the bolts do not break loose like most do not for us in the rust belt you will have to cut the heads off. Once that is done bed is off you are left with the rest of the bolt that goes through the top of the frame and into a capture nut that slides overs the top of the frame, over the hole. Cut the bolt as close to flush with the frame and just bend & pry the capture nut/retainer off the frame. 924-311 is the dorman part number for the bed bolt with the capture nuts. Once you see a picture of them I think you will know what I mean. I will have to make a video of this. I hope this helps.

[@Nodularguy1]

Where did you buy your replacement bed floor and supports?

[@FullRange4x4]

I got everything locally here in Pittsburgh. Raybuck Auto Body Parts, raybuck.com.

[@bobobrazil1973]

Call mill supply in cleveland

[@trotcar57]

I find myself in this same situation. What do you think this would cost to be done by a professional?

[@FullRange4x4]

I’m not real sure. Body shops around here do not want even bother with rust repair of any kind.

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

You gatta do it yourself.. in my experience no one toucjes rust.. and if they do they charge you insaine amounts.

[@shawnhalkowitz7340]

Where did you get the bed panels from

[@FullRange4x4]

Raybuck Auto in Pittsburgh, PA. Good for me because I was able to pick up but add like $300 to ship it. I do not know what the prices are now.

[@joewarrick6043]

I’m wanting and needing to repair my 1990 f250 bed. I have new side panels but I’m not an auto bud guy. I’ve always just done the mechanic stuff. Body work intimidates me for some reason. Doing all this stuff seems like so much work. Is it really that much of a cost to just get a whole new bed in comparison to what it cost to do it like this. In my case I’ll pretty much have to do what you did here and my bed sides

[@FullRange4x4]

For a 87-97 bed you may be able to find out at a good price that makes sense. I’m here in western PA and there are deals on those around here but just have to look and be ready to drive lol. They go quick.

[@joewarrick6043]

@@FullRange4x4 I'm in northeast Ohio. There are alot of them here too but because of the salt used it's hard to find anything that doesn't resemble Swiss cheese. I also have a 1990 f150 that is from New Mexico that has a perfect body I was gonna use it on my f250 but now I just wanna keep it the way it is but bring it back to its glory days

[@FullRange4x4]

Ya, I understand the Swiss cheese stuff haha. I’m a big fan of the older fords. Awesome to hear you’re going to keep that truck the way it is.

[@AlanBurnham]

How many hours would you estimate are in this job? 2 guys for 8 hours?

[@FullRange4x4]

I am sure 2 guys could hammer this out in 8 hours. I had help for a few hours but usually by myself it takes 12-15 hours to do.

[@dakotaedens6599]

Got a price to do this? I’m really not looking forward to doing mine it’s not nearly as bad

[@FullRange4x4]

It all depends. Anywhere from $1000 to $1500. I am sure prices have changed with materials though.

[@dakotaedens6599]

@@FullRange4x4 if it’s just one or 2 bed rails that are rusty would you recommend just putting “panels” in instead of the whole floor

[@FullRange4x4]

@@dakotaedens6599 definitely just buy the bed rail kit, or size some square tubing for replacements. Then just patch the bad spots in the floor with patch panels off Amazon-Dorman 926-881.

[@dakotaedens6599]

@@FullRange4x4 thanks a lot for the reply!

[@JNacoustic]

Dang that's in the ballpark of just buying a new bed.