How to remove a 1988 - 1998 Chevy/GMC OBS Cheyenne Silverado Sierra Pick Up Truck Bed
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2018
- In this video I am showing how I removed the bed from a 1995 Chevy truck with and engine hoist and homemade bed lift and bed dolly. It can be done by one person without too much trouble. If I can do it so can you. Be sure to use some kind of protection between the bed and cab to prevent damage to either.
*Note, for the future, I will be using longer chains to lift with. The chains used would not allow for length extension of the hoist. Longer chains would also allow better weight distribution of the bed. There is a limit as to how far the engine hoist can be pushed under the truck and the boom not make contact with the end of the bed.
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Here I'm sitting in the rust belt drooling at how little rust is on your frame😂👍
Thank you, we do tend to take that for granted!
Thank you. It’s easy to do the work and not record it. We appreciate you taking the time and showing us
My pleasure!
I like your choice in music in the background...
Man, I envy your TX trucks. My Jersey F250 is a rusted mess. I'm watching this video because I'm actually considering removing the bed so I can clean up the rust on my frame before it gets any worse. You did a great job with that hoist. Your Chevy is a beaut!
So it's really that easy. Replacing the fuel pump and upgrading all the fuel lines will be a lot easier thanks to this
Excelent job. I think im gonna build a stand like yours for my s10 bed. I have to do cab corners and weld patch panels over the rear wheels, then im gonna do a flame red raptor bed liner paint job on the whole truck. I wish my old truck was as rust free as yours is. Living in West Virginia you cant hide from the rust.
Thank you, good luck with your build! My stand plays double duty. On one end I put casters as well so when not in use, I can put on its side to take up less space in the garage and keep it mobile. I also cot a piece of plywood to go on the large flat topside and works great as a mobile work station. I use it frequently for lots of different projects. I just put out a new video on repairing GM truck seats. I used the stand to perform all the work on the seat. You may find that you will use yours more often than expected! Good luck!
I had help removing mine, we used 55 gallon plastic drums and place the bed on them it was a breeze, next week we got to put it back on, we took it off almost a year ago to paint the truck. Great video.
Good idea! It seems to take me longer to get stuff done as well. As long as you don’t give up on it. I bet it looks good!
@@laurencevillegarage yes it will look good, love the factory color of your truck, mine was a reddish maroon, I hated it painted the truck black. If I put a 5.3 in it I blame you for it when I am suffering trying to figure things out. Thank you for your videos.
Your a very well organized guy love that home made lift you made that's awesome, plus bed dolly great video thank you for sharing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Thank you!
I'm about to do this to my '94, Great help! Thanks
Great video! I love how you made your own "tool" for the bed lift. Simple, yet genius at the same time! I can't wait to see more videos from you.
Thank you!
You call your frame a greasy mess ... that's a damn clean frame where I'm from, in the rust/salt belt.
Really good and detailed video. I found you cause I'm getting ready to remove mine to replace the cab corners. Thank you!
Awesome, thank you!
well done! I love the music in the background!!
thank you very much for taking the time to show this....
Your video showed me everything and more how to do my job. Going out to the garage now to make that stand. 😁
Go for it! You can do it!
WOW! Awesome video. Like you said, is not rocket science but it required thought and preparation. Very insightful video. Kudos !
Thank you, good luck.
Awesome!! job and great idea on that frame for the bed 👍👍
Glad you like it!
Leave the toolbox on and shorten the front chains will level out the lift. The bolt alignment will go smoother.
very smart idea with homemade bed frame attachment ,and the wooden box stand with wheels.
Thank you very much!
I enjoyed the video it is helped me out a lot thank you
Man this was amazing!
Very helpful!! Thank you
Really helpful appreciate it alot👍
Great video really enjoyed your work
Thank you, I will have more videos of the Cheyenne as I begin the 5.3 swap.
I would recommend if you have a 6to9inch lift use a forklift but thank you I couldn’t figure this out to save me
It is more difficult on a lifted truck to do by yourself! You need a couple buddies to help out.
Awesome video! Thanks!
Thanks bud. I'm about to pull mine off but up here in Illinois I'm sure the bolts are all rusted on. Appreciate the video.
Good luck!
Great video. Subscribed.
Great work I need to make one of those carts so I can put my bed on so I can work on it
Good luck! Mine came in really handy, I'm glad I did it. The only changes I would make would be to the lift, make the chains longer to give some flexibility. Post up what you do.
Me too!!
Very nice truck.
Thanks 👍
Good video
Nice idea I did my sons 1996 S10 . On that truck I used 8ft 2x4s and slide it back on the fram . Also I removed back wheels so it would be easier to slide back. I have to do my 91 Chevy stepside and not looking forward to it. Also like the music in the back ground .
Don’t sweat it, it’s not as bad as you might think. Thank you for the compliments.
Nice thoughtful,well planned job.
im struggling to find one in general for my truck. i wanna do a stepside swap and i cant find any fleetsides
Merci de France pour les informations
Nicely done , when can I come pick it up?
The truck has a new home....
Doing same to replace brake lines,using fork lift!
That would have made it easier!
Are there any bushings that go between the bed and the frame or do the bolts just go directly in to the bed?
No bushings, the bolts go directly through the frame to the bed.
Would you be willing to share how you made the cart and metal frame to lift the bed and measurement I live in Utah and want to pull my bed off and protect the frame a bit. Mine is an 88 with an 8 foot bed.
Thank you Mitchell, actually, if you search or subscribe, I have videos on both items as well. Good luck!
I need to replace the fuel pump. Would removing the bed be easier than dropping the tank?
It may seem a hassle, but dropping a tank with more than several gallons of fuel (sloshing around) is a real PIA. Pulling the bed means being able to work on it sitting at the truck side or standing rather than laying on your back (it is for me)! Plus, even when you do remove the straps, the hoses and other lines/wires are still on the top of the tank and access is still a pain. For me, I say just remove the bed bolts and at least shift the bed back a bit or tilt it (with good supports!) then pulling the pump and its contents is so much easier. Just my .02.
What size was the bolt head? Gotta take my bed off 93 and I know it’s rusty underneath so rather use the right socket once
As I recall, its 18mm deep socket with an extension will get them all. If you have a hitch/bumper, it is a lot easier to handle the bed with them removed. Otherwise, you can scratch/dent the lower rear quarters much easier.
You would have to cut that box off with a grinder where i live, RUST
Did you happen to see a vin on the drivers side rear of the frame by the tire?
Mine had it on the passenger side…
@@laurencevillegarage nice thank you just confirming before I check
A little more detail would be helpful such as the size of the bolts being removed, the electrical wiring in the back of the bed...
The electrical wiring in the back of the truck is a harness, so it unplugs. There is a ground wire at the gas filler neck underneath, that needs to be unscrewed before lifting the body. If the truck has an additional trailer hitch that is frame mounted, it will probably need to come off (mine did) due to a couple of the hitches mounting bolts will be in the way of reaching the last bed bolts. My bed bolts were 18mm. Good luck.
What if you spun the dollie and bed then it may have fit 😉
By chance do you know the size of the bolts holding the bed to the frame?
I believe I used a 18mm long socket. I sold the truck and the ‘91 I bought is currently in storage and I can’t easily check it for you.
Where does the tail lights wiring connects from the bed to the cab/battery? Is there a connection if so where ?
Under the bed at the rear is a connection where the taillight harness can be unplugged.
@@laurencevillegarage thank you.
What are the dimensions on the wooden cart? I need to make one for my bed removal project. I also have a shorbed.
Thanks for asking, I made a few measurements on the bottom of my bed to make sure the dolly frame would not make contact with anything that might bend or be in the way. With that said, it is 54" long, 45" wide, 20" tall (without casters) and a total of 25.5" with casters in place. To minimize materials, I bought (1) 72" 4x4 and cut it into 4 equal lengths. This determined my height and what the 2x4's screw into. I had some scrap 2x6 in the garage and I cut (4) 6" lengths of that to mount on the bottom four corners for the casters to mount to. Got the casters at Northern Tool on sale. Once I rounded up the materials, took maybe 2 hours to make (with a few breaks as well).
@@laurencevillegarage how much did you sell your truck for sir?
I have a 1996 Silverado c1500 single cab, can I take the bed off and replace it with a step side bed?
If you have a standard cab fleet side short bed, the step side short bed box should line up with your existing holes....
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Just how heavy is the bed? Curious because I have a few friends willing to help me remove mine and I'm thinking of we have enough we may be able to carry it.
It’s not that heavy, just bulky. A few strong guys can lift it. But, if some stumbles…Also, have to be careful that everyone is in sinc and knows what to do when, you’ll be fine. I usually have to do everything by myself.
hey is there any ways to get around a lift I bought a 97 gmc and it has no bed so im taking the bed off a 88 and and putting it on but Ive never done it before
In searching the net, people can get creative removing the bed. If you have a couple friends available to help you you can put the trucks side by side and lift off one and and place on the other. The bed is not overly heavy but is bulky. If you are doing it alone, I'm not sure of a safe way to do it without a lift.
Why did you cover up your license plate? if you showed it at the beginning of the video..just wondering
GREAT VIDEO btw :)
Well, if you have ever made one of these videos, you know how time consuming it can be to film everything, then edit hours of video. I must have overlooked that frame and didn't notice the exposed plate. They are different now anyway. Thanks for watching, hope it helped you in some way.
How much did it cost to make that removal set up I already have the chains and engine hoist.
Most of the tubing I got for free from clearing out trash for a friend. But, if I spent the $ it would have been ~$25-30.
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Is this the samw for short wide
I assume by short wide you are referring to a C10? Dimensionaly they are not a lot different.
Does a extended cab short bed fit a single cab short bed?🤔
Yes it does!
Can you see the frame vin number on you truck ?? I can’t find my
I have not seen a VIN while working on several trucks. It might be there, but I have not seen it.
6 foot bed? How much does it weigh?
Hard to say exactly, but I would guess ~400.
what brand of engine hoist is that?
It's a Harbor Freight unit.
Is that a Hoist sold by Harbor Freight?
Sharp eye, yes, it is...
But how did it go driving to the car wash without taillights? 🤔
I lived very close to the car wash and went on a weekend taking a backstreet so really no traffic. I wouldn't recommend doing that, since then I purchased a pressure washer so driving would not be necessary.
I watched this so I could find out how hard it is to remove the bed, I need to replace my fuel sending unit in my fuel tank and I have did this 3 times befour and I did it from the bottom and its not ease. So I was going to remove the bed this time, it may be a little ease. 12/14/2018
While the bed was off, I replaced my fuel sending unit as well. An upgrade for the pending 5.3 swap. With the bed off, it was easy! I have done the sensor before and removing the bed made it so much easier. If you plan on doing any other work underneath the truck, it's a good time to do it. Thanks
@@laurencevillegarage Thank you.
I just cut a hole in my bed. Gotta weld the plate back on with some hinges to make an access door. Did it 8 times dropping the fuel tank. The fuel pumps are shit.
Great video. I bought a 94 F250 about a year ago. It has the exact same bumper you have minus the rubber step pad. Can you tell me if you know the manufacture of that bumper or who may have those rubber step pads? Would sure love to get one for mine. Thanks so much.
I'm sorry, I have sold the truck. I don't recall the brand.
is this an 8 foot bed???
No, it is a short bed, about ~6'
Noticed you didnt put the dimensions of the cart in here smh.. otherwise great video.
Thank you, I tried to make it simple by making as few cuts as possible. I used 1 8’ 4x4 cut into 4 pieces for its height. I used 2 6’ 2x4 for the ends by cutting them in half and for the “long” side 2 8’ 2x4 cut in half. Be sure and use good casters. I got mine from northern tool. Ended up putting a set of smaller casters on one end to make it easier to move and store when not being used. Also used a sheet of old plywood on the top 3’x4’ surface. Makes a great rolling work surface. Also use it to lay large pieces of wood I am cutting, wife uses it as a painting surface.
Do i need this machine or can i get help from one friend to lift it?
Sure, a friend is always a big help. Most of the time when I am working on a project, noone is around to help out. I have to figure out how to do stuff on my own.
@@laurencevillegarage thamm if i lived close by i asure you i will be helping u to learn ?!
Make more videos of your truck
Thanks, I will be. Soon, I will be prepping a 2001 5.3/4l60e to replace the 4.3.
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Things always take longer than you expect. I will be starting the swap soon. I plan to make more videos that are shorter, like 5 minutes or less than longer ones. I want to try to get more actual detail and work in a shorter time space and keep the watchers attention longer.
Also just to let you know that bed would be worth 1500-2000$ in Connecticut haha
Wow! Sounds like a business opportunity there!
@@laurencevillegarage I just picked up a 89 c1500 here in connect with only one cab corner rotted a small hole,it’s clean rust and rot wise,and the bed is rot free but there’s dents every where 😔
Smh where are the bolts located
There are 6, you will need to crawl under the bed and look straight up in the horiontal (front to rear) bed rails to see them, they are on the inside. But, fairly easy to get to once you spot them.
Beautiful truck. Hopefully you get around to doing an update video 👍
It's coming, I have limited time with all of my other projects (mainly house related). I have a lot of footage and am not done yet. It will take some editing to get it down to a few videos that have decent content and not too long. Thanks for watching.
Considering how long it takes to make the videos, I am planning to make a single video that should answer many questions and explain why I did some things the way I did. Making a bunch of videos showing how to do each thing is really time consuming and considering how long this project has been going on, I don't want it to take another year to complete.
Why tape over your license plate, when it's clearly visible at the beginning? 🤔
Good eye. Hope you got something out of the video.
I like how nobody shows the MF process of unbolting the truck bed ..
I hope the video gave you some tips you could use. I didn't video the specific moment you mentioned, doing everything solo is very time consuming and the actual extraction of the bed bolts is very straight forward. Thank you for watching!
well...theres a couple that arent easily accessed and can be annoying to remove. that's why nobody shows the process. I've yet to find a video showing the actual removal of all 8 bolts
Well, I tell you what. I am currently working on a '91 Low Buck Shop truck. I will be LS swapping that truck and will be removing the bed. I was debating on whether to show the bed removal since I already did one....But, because of your comment, I will include a video on that truck bed removal and I will make sure I cover removing those 8 bolts as well as a few other small items I overlooked. Thank you!
@@laurencevillegarage if he don't have the common sense to get under truck Nd figure it out he don't need to be fucking with it in the first place
Good job but not recommended for beginners. To easy to flip that lift over
While I would always recommend someone to be safe when working on cars/trucks, also be honest with yourself as to what you can and cannot do safely on your own. Having said that, I have had no issues with the handling of the bed or rolling it on the cart. Thanks for the comment.