FIXING A SLOW DUMP BED - FINAL

changing the controls in my 1 ton dump to function properly

[@UnblockedOne2]

I have the same controls. Spent about 30 minutes trying to figure out how to raise the bed. I knew I was doing it right, but nothing... Then, figured out I had to pull super hard. Mine thankfully goes up and down no problem. Actually goes down fast. Bought mine from an excavation contractor that was retiring.

[@ricoterry3427]

How do i get it to go down

[@ricoterry3427]

I replaced the pto now i cant get to go dowm at all what am i doing wrong

[@ricoterry3427]

I have the same problem tomorrow ill be doing this how long of a rod did you use?

[@CountyLineGarage]

I don’t remember off hand how long the rod was maybe 5’? You’ll need to measure your application. Make sure everything lines up properly.

[@ricoterry3427]

Thanks you are a life saver because i dont have the money to fix it ill keep watching your videos 💪

[@CountyLineGarage]

@@ricoterry3427 glad I could help!

[@ricoterry3427]

I didn't see how you connected the rod to the lever

[@CountyLineGarage]

@@ricoterry3427 I believe starting right around the 4:30 mark in the video I start explaining and building that part. The bushing I used was something I had laying around but you could probably use like a piece of black pipe or something.

[@ricoterry3427]

Ok so i didnt rig the pto the cable was 36.00 dollars so. Now i cant get bed to go down🤦

[@CountyLineGarage]

The PTO cable wasn’t the problem on mine, I replaced the hydraulic control cable with the rod and lever. The rod goes to the hydraulic control.. is your cylinder double acting? Meaning power up and down?? Some aren’t, they are power up and free float down

[@ricoterry3427]

1994 ford f superduty diesel 7.3 i have to get up under to make it go down im affraid im doing something wrong im new to the dump truck only had it sence 2020 so once i pull the pto to make it go up it works now but for so reason it wont go down the frustration is setting in 😞

[@CountyLineGarage]

@@ricoterry3427 the problem is, the make and model of the truck doesn’t matter at all, I know my truck has had at least 2 different bed/lift combinations through its life. Best bet would be to find a truck upfitter in your area and talk with them. Typically they can be very helpful.