Man I have watched a lot of videos and you're the the only one that points out exactly what needs to be happening straight down to the screws that need to be unbolted. Thank you for posting this video. This was the only one that was helpful
Well I’ve seen those “bed holders” you attach to an engine hoist and bed and lift it up but getting an idea to what needs disconnecting helped me out a lot thank you!
Nicely done. I am getting closer to doing the project. My fuel pump is leaking, and I've been told its easier to remove the bed than to drop the fuel tank.
Great video. I recently replaced the 3/16 brake line from the front to rear on a 2001 Dakota club cab. In my case the tube nuts were M10 by 1.0 bubble flares. I bought non magnetic nickel copper tubing at a local parts store.
Very nice tuitorial on how to remove box. Could you measure the length & width of the truck back frame so I know the measurement of the box wooden frame??
Yes, Robert, you are just great, you do it confidently and competently! My son also bought such a car the other day in 1999 and there is a lot of rust on the frame on one side and we are going to do all the work ourselves according to your tips on the video! I have one small question: what kind of folding machine do you use when welding the frame and what (size) current do you give? Thank you for your hard work and success in all projects, Ri.
Awesome. Thank you. I'm using a Hobart Handler 190 on the frame. It's a 130A, 240V welder. It doesn't display amperage but instead uses numbers. I used a few settings while using it depending on thickness. I'd guess it's I'm welding at about 70-80A. I used 3/16" steel for the patches though 1/8" would do as well.
Just what I needed....perfect set up to get my "new" pickup bed off the trailer. But in my case, I'm going to flip it upside down and paint the underside with bed liner in a can....for rust protection. Then flip it back over to mount it. The solo part is perfect.... I can lift the wrecked bed and pull it out of the way.. then back the trailer in under the frame and lift it up and remove the trailer and mount the new bed...
It was all right. The box wasn’t as heavy as I initially thought so I supported a corner, lengthened the strap a bit and then went to the next. Sort of walked it down.
It was just me. Nobody else. I didn't have anyone else to help me lift it. The two-guys in the video at around the 7:00 mark are just me and a bit of editing. Take another look.
Man I have watched a lot of videos and you're the the only one that points out exactly what needs to be happening straight down to the screws that need to be unbolted. Thank you for posting this video. This was the only one that was helpful
Thanks! Appreciate it. I get to pull the box again this year to fix some quarter panel rust and the video helps me remember what I did too.
Well I’ve seen those “bed holders” you attach to an engine hoist and bed and lift it up but getting an idea to what needs disconnecting helped me out a lot thank you!
I bought a 2003 Dodge Dakota Quadcab 3.9 V6 and this video really helps me and hoping your other videos will help. Thank you, buddy!
Right on! Good luck with it. The frame repair videos were a ton of work to make, but informative, if you haven't seen them.
Nicely done. I am getting closer to doing the project. My fuel pump is leaking, and I've been told its easier to remove the bed than to drop the fuel tank.
Great video. I recently replaced the 3/16 brake line from the front to rear on a 2001 Dakota club cab. In my case the tube nuts were M10 by 1.0 bubble flares. I bought non magnetic nickel copper tubing at a local parts store.
Great work man, gonna do the same with my new truck I just bought and install a flatbed. Thanks for example too.
The thumbnail caption warrants a like, good shit. 👍🏼
Awesome!! Thank you.
Wow that’s pretty clean underneath
Very nice tuitorial on how to remove box. Could you measure the length & width of the truck back frame so I know the measurement of the box wooden frame??
Where do you want the length to start, right behind the cab? I can measure it.
@@RobertAdairWorkshop Yes please, from right behind the cab??
Yes, Robert, you are just great, you do it confidently and competently!
My son also bought such a car the other day in 1999 and there is a lot of rust on the frame on one side and we are going to do all the work ourselves according to your tips on the video!
I have one small question: what kind of folding machine do you use when welding the frame and what (size) current do you give?
Thank you for your hard work and success in all projects, Ri.
Awesome. Thank you. I'm using a Hobart Handler 190 on the frame. It's a 130A, 240V welder. It doesn't display amperage but instead uses numbers. I used a few settings while using it depending on thickness. I'd guess it's I'm welding at about 70-80A. I used 3/16" steel for the patches though 1/8" would do as well.
Gotta change a fuel pump on a 2000 Dakota this week may just pull the bed thanks.
Fuel pump is really easy to get to with the bed off.
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What a beautiful truck for $500 would be closer to $6-7000 with that nixe of a frame on it around here in Canada
Just what I needed....perfect set up to get my "new" pickup bed off the trailer. But in my case, I'm going to flip it upside down and paint the underside with bed liner in a can....for rust protection. Then flip it back over to mount it. The solo part is perfect.... I can lift the wrecked bed and pull it out of the way.. then back the trailer in under the frame and lift it up and remove the trailer and mount the new bed...
Sounds like it’ll be a lot of work flipping the bed, but it’s a good idea.
I'd buy some por 15 or kbs in a can and brush it on.
@@terrylewis8802 por15 seems extremely expensive...what is kbs?
@@genesloan3175 Anything worthy of a lot of time is going be on expensive side. KBS is similar to por 15 but slightly cheaper,
Love the bed hoist!
7:00 Need another helping hand? Just clone yourself!
What size were the bolts you took off?
They were metric. 13mm, standard pitch. Roughly 30mm long, with a built-in washer and 18mm head.
Nice job
How did it go with the ratchet straps for lowering the box?
It was all right. The box wasn’t as heavy as I initially thought so I supported a corner, lengthened the strap a bit and then went to the next. Sort of walked it down.
Having no friends is definitely a problem
since you had 2 guys there you could alternatively just pick the thing up and set it on the ground in about 30 seconds.
It was just me. Nobody else. I didn't have anyone else to help me lift it. The two-guys in the video at around the 7:00 mark are just me and a bit of editing. Take another look.
@@RobertAdairWorkshop hahahah look at that editing, I bet 99% of people didn't pay enough attention to realize it's you
Nice
Why not just use jacks and 2×4s?
Self preservation. :)
Genius
now days with the price of lumber it would been cheaper to buy a engine hoist.
That is spot on!
Dude...
Dude!
@@RobertAdairWorkshop genious
Cherry picker.
Nice job