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Originally Posted by swamp rat
I think there is a 3rd bolt in the back that is hard to spot, Don’t quote me on that but I recall the same problem, then I had to rock the heck out of it to pull it up and out. It’s heavy so if your alone rig up the engine hoist to the center stake pocket (long bed) or both front and rear (short bed) for added control.
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Mike, you were pretty much on track. There were two bolts I missed in the back of the bedside. They were right in front of me and I don't know why I never bothered trying to remove them. Once they were unbolted the back came off easy, some banging and cutting in the front and the bedside was off.
I also fought the lazy part of my brain and took your advice about the engine lift. I probably should have put on the leg extensions, but that would have been too easy.
The two bolts I (should not have) missed.
Next I started to remove the bolts holding the bed front to the bed. Some of them need to be cut off.