DIY Bedside Removal for Fiberglass Bedsides (LT stuffs)

I forget you arnt that far away...lets do this brother! I got to see your rig!!!!

 

@lucky999

 

Good stuff man great write up.

 

Thanks bro...still got a few pics left to do, but its done for the most part.

 

Nice write op!! Will ask question soon once my rear bed sides come in. Iv also gotten the McNeil 4inch bulge as well

 

Did u have to take out the 4 main bolts that hold the bed to the frame? It's a huge torx head bolt if u know what I'm talking about

 

Hell yea buddy! As far as the torque bolts yep I def removed all six bolts and then you can shift the bed around. As you likely read in my thread, keep the gas filler neck piece in mind while doing this. I would disconnect by pulling it out of the plastic bedside cubby area first. Feel free to snap pics or photos of anything if you are getting hung up.

 

So to update this...my bedsides painted and remounted. Everything came out nicely!

 

Looks great! Will do man! I need every info I can get

 

Sounds good man, I made this thread so that a basic template can be there. So whatever steps I missed we can def collaborate to get you good. Unless you have rusted out bolts, really the process can be done in an afternoon with a few beers.

 

@Coot83 does the bumper have to come off?

 

Is it me or is the paint a few shades off?

 

Yea it def is a little deeper red wise compared to the baked red cab. Its alright though, Im used to it with the front having the same color.

 

I think a good polish and wax will bring out the red to match the new paint.

 

Well we will see as it looks like that might be going down to some extent this weekend!

 

Sorry brother I missed this post! Yea I would def recommend removing the bumper portion as the area underneath the taillights gets pretty tight. Im sure you could get it out without, but you will likely be bending some shit. Also there was no way my glass would of gotten on without the removal as it was a tight fit just getting the bumper back on.

Not sure if you have ever removed the stock one, but it can be a pain in the ass by yourself as when I did mine that fucker was heavy to drop when taking it off the truck.

 

Either way man, you still have one bad ass truck!

 

Thanks man, sadly it still has a way to go, but its getting there!

Whats in store for your ride?

 

all good man yeah i plan to get my bed sides soon

 

Well Im sure you are likely more confident in the process than I was when I first started.