Bed Removal, Tank replacement
03-15-2013, 11:13 AM
#21
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Considering the fact you live in the rust belt I would not even attempt to remove the nuts from below, I would get a nice and sharp 1/2" drill bit and a can of drilling oil (WD40) works great and a drill on low speed and just bust all the heads off and let those bolts fall thru, replacing them is a minor expense compared to the virgin ears that will inevitably hear your screams of torment trying to fight that corroded crap underneath.
03-15-2013, 11:15 AM
#22
Sounds like you've been using a ratchet where a breaker bar is the better tool! 
Regardless, I love my 3/4" drive sockets, breaker bar and ratchet for jobs like this, assuming you have the access to use them.
Regardless, I love my 3/4" drive sockets, breaker bar and ratchet for jobs like this, assuming you have the access to use them.
03-15-2013, 11:16 AM
#23
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when i replace the bolts when i put the bed back on, i'm going to just use regular bolts for ease in the future, hex heads on top and bottom. i plan on doing this project in a few weeks once i can ride my motorcycle again (its too damn cold right now) so that way i wont have to drive it much without a bed on it. but i will probably start getting under there today with some PB blaster and spray down all the bolts to pregame them for removal
03-15-2013, 11:18 AM
#24
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Ive got a fatty 1" breaker bar thats about 2 feet long, i LOVE using that thing, but i need to see if there is a swivel and 3/4" socket in that set that i could use for this, if not i have the 1/2" set with an 18" breaker bar and swivel
03-15-2013, 07:06 PM
#25
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When i took my old bed off i tack welded the bolts to the bed then took a grinder and ground out the tack. Seafoam deep creep works way better than pb blaster.
03-18-2013, 11:20 AM
#26
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Ive never heard of the deep creep before, ill have to check that out when i get a day off and can get to the auto parts store!
03-26-2013, 09:36 PM
#30
[MENTION=51418]zolson[/MENTION] so youre just going to put regular heax head bolts in when you put the bed back on? im doing this exact same thing this weekend (3/29-3/31 2013) with my 1995 but im removing the side tank and installing a new rear. how long for new bolts and where can i find those? will Fastenal have them. i just dont have time to order online for bolts.
