hey everyone, got an old F150 and wanna slap a flat bed on it, but not sure where to start. i remember when i did it on my buddy’s truck, it was kinda a mess at first. But we got there eventually.
first, you gotta remove the old bed, which is easier said than done. like, you need a big wrench and some patience. then you gotta measure twice, cut once, you know?
And when you’re attaching the new flat bed, it helps to have a friend. trust me, trying to do it solo is a recipe for disaster. anyone else done this? i could use some tips or funny stories from y’all.
I ve been tinkering with my old F150 here in Texas for years it’s a beast but that flatbed wow what a game changer. I remember first time I tried to install one my buddy and I were lost had to watch a bunch of YouTube videos.
Honestly just measure everything twice I almost messed up my tailgate. But once it was on it felt like a whole new truck easy to haul anything I needed.
I remember when I tried to swap the bed on my old F150 up in Michigan. Took forever to find the right tools and ended up borrowing a buddy’s impact wrench.
Honestly I’d say watch some YouTube videos first it really helps. Just make sure you got a few friends around it can get tricky. Good luck with it.
Had an old F150 in Ohio once I think it was a 1997 or something and I decided to put a flat bed on it.
I’ve learned that the trick is finding the right brackets and bolts without losing your mind. You gotta measure twice or three times or your flat bed might end up slanted like my first attempt.
But when you finally get it right the satisfaction is unreal. Good luck with yours.
Man I ve been there with my old F150 in Texas years ago. Flat bed makes a huge difference for hauling stuff Anyway just measure twice and watch some videos on it you ll get it done. It s not too complicated.
I’ve got an old F150 too from the 90s works great but installing a flatbed was a pain. Had to bribe my neighbor with beer to help. Simple plans online helped a bit but still took ages.
I ve done this on my old F150 back in Texas and it was a game changer for hauling stuff around
just make sure you get the right brackets or it could be a pain to fit
man I remember when I put a flatbed on my old F150 in Texas it wasn’t as easy as I thought I thought I’d just swap it out but had to do a lot more than that
but seeing it now it looks perfect for hauling my tools around the job site I’ve had great luck with it carrying heavy stuff I ve even moved a fridge or two on it
So I remember years ago trying to put a flat bed on my old F150 in rural California it was a real adventure I ve never done anything like it before. The instructions were all over the place but with some elbow grease and a couple buddies we made it work. It’s super useful especially for hauling stuff. Just make sure you measure twice cause that bed can be tricky to fit right.
had a buddy in Texas who did this same thing to his old F150 got a flatbed from a junkyard real easy swap I’ve heard just make sure you measure right or it could look funny
I had this old F150 down in Texas and putting a flatbed on it was a game changer. Drove through some rough spots without worry. Had to get creative with the mounting though.
The flatbed really opened up my options for hauling stuff. I ve seen people go for welding and some just bolt it on seems to work either way.
I remember when I tried to put a flatbed on my old F150 in Alberta the struggle was real.
I’ve got to say the process is a mix of magic and chaos but worth it.
Check the mounting brackets and don’t forget the tools you need or you might end up with a headache.
man I remember when I put a flat bed on my old F150 in Ohio we thought we were truck experts turns out it was way harder than we thought
the mounting bolts were a pain and I had to drill new holes it took a whole weekend but now I use it for everything from hauling wood to camping gear
just be ready for some challenges but its worth it in the end
I have a buddy who threw on a flat bed on his old F150 up in Ontario. He said it was a bit of a pain getting the brackets lined up but once it was done it opened up so much space for hauling stuff around town.
I ve seen folks use YouTube tutorials too which can help a ton. Just make sure you have a solid weekend to dedicate to it.
I have an old F150 sittin in my garage up in Alberta it’s been a project for years.
I ve thought about putting a flat bed on it but man it feels like a huge task.
Saw one at a farm last summer looked so cool made me really want to try it but I’m still dreamin.
I ve been there before up in Montana with my old F150. The flat bed really made a difference for hauling stuff.
Honestly it’s not too hard just take off the old bed and get some help lifting the new one.
I’ve seen some folks even customize theirs with wood and metal for a standout look. Just be ready for some heavy lifting unless you’ve got a buddy. Good luck with it
I remember when I put a flat bed on my old F150 up in Michigan years ago. It seemed easy at first but man was it a mission. Had to get new brackets and figure out the wiring for the lights. Definitely not a one afternoon job but when I saw it all done I felt like a pro.
I ve seen some folks just bolt them straight on but I found it really pays off to take the time for a solid fit.
I remember when I tried to turn my old F150 into a flatbed back in Texas. Felt like a crazy task digging through those rusty bolts.
I found a decent kit online but man it was tough getting everything to fit right. I’ve learned that patience is the name of the game.
Totally worth it though once you see it all come together.
I remember when I put a flat bed on my old F150 up here in Ontario it was a whole weekend project I was super stoked but also kinda overwhelmed.
You gotta make sure you have the right tools and a buddy helps a lot trust me on that. I think the old truck looked pretty tough after though so it was worth it. Just be patient with it.
I’ve got an old F150 sitting in my garage here in Southern California. I once tried to install a flatbed myself and man was that a mess. It seems easy then suddenly you realize you need all these extra brackets and bolts. I have seen some people just make them from scratch which is wild. Just remember it’s all about patience I guess.