Rear Axle problems??

You can see the four forward most bolts easily - one set above where the gas tank is and directly across from it and another set at the top of the wheel arch. The rear most ones are up in a hole on each side of the frame right near the very end and you use an extension with a 12 or 14mm socket to remove them. I redid how the bed is mounted so I can’t remember exactly what size they are but they’re all the same.

 

Alright that sounds easy enough. Should I remove them or just loosen them? After I do that, would I just pull back on the bed until I find the sweet spot? Thanks

 

Just loosen them - they all have about 1/4 - 1/2” of space to move around in the frame in each direction when they’re centered in the holes. Remove them if it’s not working and look for any bent areas at the mounting areas.

 

prob youtube video but shouldnt be too bad.

 

good news......your fine man i wouldnt worry about anything

bad news.....there is not alot of adjustment on bed bolts
what is slightly swayed up is the actual frame

can be fixed NP
but
bed/bumper has to be removed
then a bodyshop with a frame machine has to pull frame back to specs

depending on how many frame control pts and including the bed and bumper removal and today's labor pricing
$800 to $1200 no paint included (dont need paint unless you paint/repair cab)

 

You said it came from a dealership after the auction? If so you should show them the damage they failed to mention.