I found a replacement truck bed for my truck about four hours away.

I figure using a flatbed U-Haul trailer with 2x4's and ratchet straps upside down would make the most sense.

I have a 16 foot dual axle utility trailer, but would rather have the bed sitting on a flatbed trailer.

Thoughts?

We've hauled them right side up, but it can and usually will crush the fender pinch welds. Usually, we don't give a hoot, because if I need to buy an entire truck bed, it's going to the body shop anyway. But, upside down is generally safer, if you can manage it.

Thanks. This is what I figured.

It's sad how cheap these truck beds are these days.

I get it. My cattle were dumbazzes so I went steel flatbed instead of body shop.

Deerdude said:

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It's sad how cheap these truck beds are these days.

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But glorious when you need it!

87IE said:

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zooguy96 said:

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I found a replacement truck bed for my truck about four hours away.

I figure using a flatbed U-Haul trailer with 2x4's and ratchet straps upside down would make the most sense.

I have a 16 foot dual axle utility trailer, but would rather have the bed sitting on a flatbed trailer.

Thoughts?

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Full size or mid size?

I ask because after messing with my son's Mazda B3000 we could have the bed off in about 15 minutes and about the same to put it back on..

Drive out there with a helper, swap beds, put your beat up one "kinda" in the new one and drive back on.

Even better if you already have some magnetic trailer lights.. Drive out there sans bed and then install it.

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Full size. 6 1/2 foot bed. This is most likely not something I could do; I'm kind of a dumbass when it comes to cars. Plus, I don't really have anyone around here that could help me.

Found a shop that will swap it out for 200 bucks. I'll probably go ahead and do that; easiest thing for me.

And I hate talk to text; i.e. the thread title.

Removed the bed from my son's 96 F150 to replace the fuel pumps.

Had to grind out one of the bed bolts. The replacement I bought from Rock Auto was terrible. It did thread on, but was so tight it stripped out the bed and wouldn't tighten.

I got some NOS off Ebay and solved the problem.

For $200 I'd make sure they are using the correct bolts...

Gator92 said:

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Removed the bed from my son's 96 F150 to replace the fuel pumps.

Had to grind out one of the bed bolts. The replacement I bought from Rock Auto was terrible. It did thread on, but was so tight it stripped out the bed and wouldn't tighten.

I got some NOS off Ebay and solved the problem.

For $200 I'd make sure they are using the correct bolts...

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Ok. Thanks.

I haven't tried this or needed to, but could you put some 2x4s across your existing bed rails and flip the new one over and lay it on there and strap it down? Longer 2x4s would help you lever it up on there by yourself I would think. Just my ideas from having to constantly load heavy things alone. Maybe it is too heavy for bed rails to support?

Aggieangler93 said:

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I haven't tried this or needed to, but could you put some 2x4s across your existing bed rails and flip the new one over and lay it on there and strap it down? Longer 2x4s would help you lever it up on there by yourself I would think. Just my ideas from having to constantly load heavy things alone. Maybe it is too heavy for bed rails to support?

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I'm just renting a flat bed trailer from U-Haul, bringing some 2x4's, and strapping it upside down.

Yea not sure I'd trust a modern day bed rail. I landed a 200# mineral tub on top edge of closed tailgate and it caved in about 2" where the edge of old man step is. Dropped a little rough because 200# tubs a lot heavier than I remember in my youth.

Trying to determine between a flat bed from uhaul or a 6x12 utility trailer.

Looks like the overall bed width of my truck is 5.5 feet (66" - 2017 Nissan Titan SV 4WD). I'd rather pull a utility trailer than a flatbed car hauler. Looks like it would fit.

Thoughts?