Incase anyone is wondering. They are NOT T50 Torx bolts. They are T50 Torx PLUS bolts. Torx bits use a 15 degree angle for the tooth engagement. Torx Plus has a 0 degree angle. So the engagement is much sharper allowing a lot more torque. I made the mistake of using torx impact sockets and got one out and then it blew up on the others. Before I realized they are torx plus. If you plan on replacinng these with regular hex bolts. You can get to the retaining clips under the frame and heat them with a torch. My 2001 f150 is now a farm truck/beater. The bolts do not come out. I live in the NE rust belt. neeeeeed heat.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
You’re correct, another viewer commented about that. I didn’t notice it and they all came out with the regular torx but definitely should use the plus. But I would not recommend using any type of flame near the fuel tank. If you have a bad vent valve etc. the tank can blow up and kill someone, so I would say NO to the average person!!!
@jackryan431310 ай бұрын
@@MotorcarnutI def shouldn't use heat cuz uuuhhhh I'm doing this to get to the tank, which started leaking big time out of nowhere
@Motorcarnut10 ай бұрын
@jackryan4313 No! Just the flumes can cause fuel to ignite. Be careful!!!
@davidslee1012 ай бұрын
I wish all car repair videos were like yours - concise, easy to understand, and you clearly show the exact screw you are taking about. I'm subscribed.
@Motorcarnut2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the comment and sub!!!
@thrownkillerx694 ай бұрын
First time seeing those bolts come off that easy. Idk how many T50 we have broke. We usually cut the heads off then pull the bed.
@Motorcarnut4 ай бұрын
I did soak them overnight but did use my strongest impact to get them out.
@josephsimon3721Ай бұрын
@@Motorcarnutdid your bed have the nuts on the bolts on the bottom side too?
@MotorcarnutАй бұрын
Yes, like a nut bracket underneath where the bolts screw into.
@bryanrocker50332 жыл бұрын
Good straight forward video. One word of CAUTION. Never put your body under an object that is suspended by a mechanical device. Mechanical things fail.
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
You’re right! I tell my crew all the time.
@dustinlampston76185 ай бұрын
A jack stand is a mechanical device
@robertpoindexter86165 ай бұрын
@@dustinlampston7618not quite. But I see your point.
@dustinlampston76185 ай бұрын
@@robertpoindexter8616 the very definition of mechanical is MOVING PARTS
@bikerguitardude9 ай бұрын
Just found out the hard way that on the 5.5' bed, Ford moved the tank or fuel pump under the cab. I'll have to drop the tank anyways. 2011 F-150 5.0 v8 2x4, 12' wheel base, 28 gallon tank. Hope this saves someone some of the trouble I had! It took me 3 hours to remove the bed bolts because one of the T50's stripped. Had to weld a nut to get it out. Oh well, lesson learned! 😂😂 I'll use ratchet straps and frame members to drop the tank. 🤘😎🤘
@Motorcarnut9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the post, I wasn’t aware of that. Good info for others. Appreciate the feedback.
@MrCrossry2 жыл бұрын
Love the way you explained the details of the job. nicely done. Thanks
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
And thank you for taking the time to comment, really appreciate it.
@KLR-650 Жыл бұрын
That was a great video. I have been looking for a used non-rusted truck bed for my f-150 but was worried about how to take the bed off. This was very helpful.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Appreciate the comment
@Celtics205 ай бұрын
Did you replace your bed? If yes, How did it go? I need to replace my rusted out bed too soon.
@Motorcarnut5 ай бұрын
@Celtics20 No, bed is perfect, just took it off to access fuel pump for the video.
@doneadiizua765 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Its best to wire brush those bolts and sturate them with penetrating oil like WD 40 for a week like you said before attempting to get them out. Thats what I am going to do on my 2010 F-150,
@Motorcarnut5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment! Appreciated! Yes that’s the hardest part if they don’t come off so soak them and never use heat near the gas tank. Good luck!
@MKGngy4 ай бұрын
I highly appreciate this comment as I'm going to be replacing my bed for the same truck !😂
@Motorcarnut4 ай бұрын
Thank you and good luck!
@Safetyguy562 жыл бұрын
Nicely done - very good video on how little is actually required to complete this task - thanks
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@CSmith-oz4wp Жыл бұрын
Found your video just what I needed. I think I need to get to my fuel pump the fuel gauge isn’t working properly may have to replace it. Looks like lifting the bed off would be the simplest.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Yes, with a little effort, it's better than being on your back.
@bikerguitardude9 ай бұрын
Only of you have the 6.5' bed. Make sure your pump isn't under the cab like mine! Maybe I can save you a my headache!
@dm70972 жыл бұрын
I used the same setup to remove the bed on my old ‘95 Chevy truck. Those bolted in from underneath the bed. Fun job in the rust belt. I actually used ratchet straps tied to the corners of the bed and hooked onto the engine hoist. Worked well.
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
Yep, not that bad to remove
@krukabman Жыл бұрын
Liked the video. I noticed your gas door is sprung! If you remove it you can repair it with a series of washers and a screw to keep it from backing out again. I drilled a pilot hole and heated the screw before inserting it. (Not much room for Error) Another thing I have found when working with seized fasteners don’t go balls out straight away!! Just bump the impact a bit to shock the threads at first. I was trying to see how hard the bolts are to remove? I have to remove the bed to get my cab corners replaced.. And many times when I lived in the rust belt I would work them in and out several times using a light weight penetrating fluid every time I changed direction.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
The spring on the gas cap works just fine now. I was sick of replacing the whole assembly every 3 years or so. The bolts have to be soaked overnight and yes the way you said you go back and fourth a couple of times to break them loose. That's how I did it.
@krukabman Жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut I repaired my gas cap door with factory spring the pin walks out The way I repaired it with washers in a screw and press the pin back in. It will never walk out again.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@tcmits36996 ай бұрын
Ford should've just made some reinforced square holes and used plain old carriage type bolts, kinda like the bolts holding the bumper on 😂 did a Dakota, piece a cake, made a bed dolly from old kitchen table. Mount 4 swivel casters on table top, flip over with legs up, supports bed and very easy to maneuver
@Motorcarnut6 ай бұрын
Great point! Thanks for the comment
@gsmith625510 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video you sound like Joe Pesci. Thanks
@Motorcarnut10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@brisonculpepper80795 ай бұрын
Yeah he does 🤣
@kovuk9 Жыл бұрын
Stupid question but here it is anyways LOL. When re installing the bed or a new bed in my case, what is the easiest way to line it up? would you suggest screwing in longer pieces of something like all thread into the mounting holes to be able slide the bed down on then remove them to put the mounting screws in? would that make it easier or is there a different way?
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Actually, the bed is not that heavy with two people, you can just place it pretty much where it has to go and thread all the bolts in loose then measure from the bed to the cab equal on both side then tighten all the bolts down.
@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you for sharing.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate the comment!
@user-my5nr3il3q2 жыл бұрын
The bolts were fucking miserable. Broke three t50s using a 1/2 impact. So I grinded all of the bolts off and used the ones from the donor bed
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
That’s the hardest part. When you install the other bolts in put a lot of waterproof grease on the bolts. The torx bolts have no torque for such a long and usually rusted bolt. They’re ridiculous, why not normal hex bolts countersunk in the bed.
@Spard. Жыл бұрын
Hello nice video thank you for the content! i own a 1999 ford svt lightning and i am desperately looking for a complete bed to be delivered to french polynesia can someone help me thank you
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Your best bet is to look at salvage yards online that will deliver that far. My guess it will be expensive.
@brooster87 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you for such great detail. Very clear.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment!
@theace1602 Жыл бұрын
my bed is coated with bedliner the bolts included. is that problematic? i didnt think about that at the time. I need to pull the bed to replace a fuel pump assembly and do an undercoat. have to have the bed off to know what model assembly i have there is like 3 different options apparently
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Not really, just clean the heads of the bolts so you don’t strip them.
@kosh9639 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I do have an engine Hoist like that... 🤔
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Then it can be done by yourself.
@goatmaster33879 ай бұрын
Can I use my 2 post lift to pick it up or is the metal on the sides too weak to support the bed
@Motorcarnut9 ай бұрын
Definitely, not a problem
@Mc-my1pe4 ай бұрын
Thank you sir
@Motorcarnut4 ай бұрын
All the best!
@skjanitorial Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Thank you as well for the comment!
@LavaKimo Жыл бұрын
I need to replace the fuel tank vent valve. Do you think I could unbolt the bed and just lift the one side get access to replace that part?
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, What you can do is take out all the bolts accept the ones near the tailgate, those leave in a couple of thread so when you lift the front the bed won't side. Take off the bolts for the filler neck and you should be good to go. It's not that heavy either.
@settepiani2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video. Could you write how much does it weight approximately? Can we lift it up in two? Thanks so much.
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
About 250lbs. 2 men should lift it off no problem.
@BThompson0811 ай бұрын
Did you reuse the same bed bolts when you reinstalled it?
@Motorcarnut11 ай бұрын
Yes, they were in good shape and I greased them so would be easier for next time.
@imequationzyt Жыл бұрын
What are those little steel bars called? That hold the bed to the frame
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what you’re referring to? I think you’re talking about the support bars?
@patrickrobbins85632 ай бұрын
*****T50PLUS not a regular T50
@Motorcarnut2 ай бұрын
Yes, but some were the regular T50
@flossie713 Жыл бұрын
What crane did you use and where did you buy it? Great video!
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
I used my engine hoist. You can find them at HarborFreight and even on Amazon. Get a 2 ton model if possible
@stevenlentzjr6066 Жыл бұрын
good video. thanks man
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
No problem, thank you
@thomasv5596 Жыл бұрын
T50 Torx plus
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
They are good, what about them?
@thomasv5596 Жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut thats what that bolt takes, a regular t50 will work, but you will have some slippage, it is actually a t50 torx plus bit required to remove the bolts that hold the bed down. Just mentioning to maybe help someone else, I just removed my bed a few days ago.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Good info, you know, I used the regular one and didn’t realise it was the plus even though I have those as well,lol.
@thomasv5596 Жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut thanks for the video it helped me out alot.
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear, thank you as well for the update!
@dannypalmer77012 жыл бұрын
Bumba!
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
Ok
@yadirabella1 Жыл бұрын
It's that T18 socket?
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
No, T50 Torx
@edwardlandry1113 Жыл бұрын
Connecticut?
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
Nope
@joshrussell8507 Жыл бұрын
It's a torx plus size 45 for the bed bolts!
@Motorcarnut Жыл бұрын
On yours? Mine were T50
@AngelRodriguez-rq3xv2 жыл бұрын
What if you 4 total not 6 bolts
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
If you have only 4 bolts? What vehicle you working on?
@MrBacco172 жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut I believe the 5.5ft box only has 4 bolts.
@Motorcarnut2 жыл бұрын
Ok, makes sense. Some other manufacturers use 6
@MrBacco172 жыл бұрын
@@Motorcarnut Gotcha, Yeah I have a 2011 F150 with the 5.5ft box and it only has 4 bolts. Thanks for the helpful video. I have to pull mine off at some point thanks to Midwest salt haha.