ParadiseMJ Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 Hello gents, This is my first post on this forum as I just purchased an 88 MJ after owning two XJ's (89 & 90) and being a member at NAXJA and JeepForum for several years. Straight body, short bed, Pioneer No lift Thrashed interior, paint thrashed but little or NO rust anywhere. A few wasp nests and black widows Runs. Needs almost all vac lines, but like I said, it runs. Not road worthy yet. Plan to do the SOA, possibly stroke, swap the Peugot for AX15. See you again.
ParadiseMJ Posted December 14, 2009 Author Posted December 14, 2009 Just for the sake of posting an actual tech question. The bed of the truck is not bolted down (I knew that when I bought it). Anyone know how heavy the box is? Can it be tilted off. It'd just be so much easier to do all the work I want to do with it off. Is that a good idea or ?? thanks
Red 1989 MJ Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 Welcome to CC. :cheers: You will find the information in the project section. I think the bed have 4 attaches in the front and 2 in the back.
Pete M Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 2 strong guys can move it around. But I prefer 4 for ease of maneuvering (it's not like there are any handles on the dang thing).
bermsurfer230 Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Welcome! Ya, I would recommend 4 people for bed removal too. My friend and I had a difficult time moving mine off and back in, and we're both fairly active guys. And yes, it is MUCH easier to get to some stuff with the bed off!
akamcbird Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 one man bed removal.... remove tailgate, remove tail lites, tape some small pieces of plywood over the tail lite areas,unstrap the gas tank, disconnect wiring/p-brakes/exhaust. then tip the bed vertical over the rear bumper onto the plywood ends, once its off the truck stand inside and lift from the bulkhead (above your head) this method works well if youve got the truck on a flat solid surface, and don't need it moved far. take it slow and don't forget to stretch its heavy
shelbyluvv Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 My wife (5'4") and I took the beed off our truck. They are a lot lighter than you would think. Welcome to the Club.
freakjeep93 Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 1 person bed romoval un hook everythinh from bed suppourt gastank, stand on end get in truck drive away
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