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Pulling a dent in the side of the bed (2nd Gen)

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Checkers10160, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    Checkers10160

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    Hey everyone,

    While checking out some trails yesterday, I turned too close to a tree and pushed in part of my bed. The small suction cups I have are not strong enough to pull it out, nor is my plunger at home (Yes, I tried). I was trying to look up how to remove the liner, but learned that this is a composite bed, and there's apparently no liner, it's all just 1 piece. Is there any way to access the inner part of my fender (Is it called a fender on a truck? I'm new here) or do I have to pop it out with a large suction cut or a PDR tool or something?

    Thanks everyone!

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  2. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:32 AM
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    jowybyo

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    You should be able to reach up from underneath. Removing the wheel well liner will help.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    I'm an idiot and never even considered going from the bottom. You Mobtown guys are always so helpful, thank you!
     
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  4. Aug 27, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    I'm a super idiot, I don't even really have much in the way of a wheel liner and can just reach up more or less unobstructed. I have a rubber mallet in my truck from banging out a tailgate dent, thanks!
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Glad you got it sorted out.
     

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