Bed removal for fuel pump

[Mossyoakglock]

Since it looks like I'm going to be replacing my fuel pump/sending unit soon I'll need to remove my bed. Because I will most likely have to do it by myself, can I take the bumper off and just prop the left side up with a jack stand or some other support?

 

That way I can be able to do it by myself. I don't have access to an engine hoist to use one of the bed removal attachments.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

If you have to do it by yourself then try dropping the fuel tank. Of course first syphon as much fuel out as you can. After that it won't be that hard. Had to do it a couple times on my 98 and never removed the bed. I've heard of people making a trap door in the bed floor to get right to the assembly. That was on the platform of my 98 (GMT400) since they are notorious for going out on an almost regular basis.

[kstruckcountry]

I have heard of people doing it by tilting it to the side. If I do it and don't have help that's what I'm going to try. Just make sure it doesn't fall!

[Chris]

I have heard of people doing it by tilting it to the side. If I do it and don't have help that's what I'm going to try. Just make sure it doesn't fall!

Lift it with tractor

[Black02Silverado]

It is super easy to remove. You and one other person can lift it off the truck no problem. It makes changing things out so much easier.

 

 

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[MikeNH]

I don't know that you'd have to pull the bumper. I remember doing one in shop class back in high school (it was a 400-series truck) where we just undid the tail lights, filler neck, grounds and of course the bolts and slid the bed back a foot or two and that was enough to get to the pump.

[kstruckcountry]

Lift it with tractor

20 foot a frame and straps works better

[txab]

It is super easy to remove. You and one other person can lift it off the truck no problem. It makes changing things out so much easier.

 

 

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This ^^^^^^

[Mossyoakglock]

That's my problem. No one to help and no access to a lifting system of any kind so my only option is the tilting method.

[white1500]

Be careful with tilting the bed because the back can end up being pushed into the bumper and you'll have scratches and dents.

 

And it goes without saying, safety is key so make sure everything is secure.

[chupe442]

I dropped the tank 1/2 full on my 03 with a floor jack and a few 2x4 screwed together to keep it from getting away when lowering it b myself. Not bad at all... Would go the same route if the need arises again in a heartbeat.

[02suburbanZ71]

It only takes 2-3 strong men to lift the bed. I've done it many times on f350's and 2500's. Just grab it by the wheel wells and remember to remove the tailgate. Piece of cake lol

[txab]

That's my problem. No one to help and no access to a lifting system of any kind so my only option is the tilting method.

No frinends or family, huh?

[LeoS41280]

Tell them you have beer. I bet you will find lots of friends willing to help.

[Hecktorx]

Dropping the tank, replacing the fuel sender and pump, and putting it back takes about an hour. It's a one person job and if you run the tank empty, you don't even need a jack to raise and lower it.