Easy Flatbed Removal - How?

[BuiltToWork]

I'm still prepping my Farm truck for the body off "restore".
Is there a slick way to remove the heavy flatbed by myself?
Unbolting it, is not the issue, pulling it from the frame and putting it back on is.

I'm thinking of backing it back out of the shed onto a platform made of scrap wood, just to make the truck sit higher, say about 6".
Then build a wooden stand/frame supporting the bed and simply drive away leaving the bed up in the air in the yard.
Later, after "restore", remove platform, drive under the bed and drop it the 6" onto the frame. (maybe 3" - that is alot of weight to drop)

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[95burban]

Ratchet straps and a large tree.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Later, after "restore", remove platform, drive under the bed and drop it the 6" onto the frame. (maybe 3" - that is alot of weight to drop)

Just keep in mind, your springs will raise the truck as you remove that weight. You may need more clearance or let the air out of your tires.

 

[BuiltToWork]

Ratchet straps and a large tree.

Thought about that, but worried the straps would rot away if it takes me a year to "restore" the truck. Plus, I think it might be to heavy to manage. Not sure of the weight, but it is steel diamond plate, not aluminum.

 

[BuiltToWork]

or let the air out of your tires.

yes. Didn't think of that.

 

[95burban]

Remove the outer dual make legs that go through the tie downs on the side, air down the tire and drive forward

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Thought about that, but worried the straps would rot away if it takes me a year to "restore" the truck.

After you drive out from under it, lower it onto 4 - 55 gallon drums for storage.

 

[BuiltToWork]

Not sure of the gauge, looks like a quarter inch, judging by the fuel fill hole pic below:

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[BuiltToWork]

Remove the outer dual make legs that go through the tie downs on the side, air down the tire and drive forward

I like that idea. Will post pics on my jury rigged setup when done.

 

[Drunkcanuk]

I like that idea. Will post pics on my jury rigged setup when done.

Have someone take a video too!!!