Just took my bed of...Now What?
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Just took my bed of...Now What?
I have a 98 Ranger 4WD Auto Ext Cab. I took the bed off to rust proof and fix anything else??
First, the bolts were a B*!@# !! Broke 2 the rest were rusted and stripped!
1. need (6) new bolts and clips (nuts)
2. Brake line on driver side is rusted and i want to replace now
3. Tailgate rusted thru on bottom and the hinge was rusted together
need new hinge assmy and tailgate also tailgate straps
Where can I find the small stuff 9bolts, hinge etc)??
Anything else I should do before I put it back on??
Thanks for all the info
Randy
First, the bolts were a B*!@# !! Broke 2 the rest were rusted and stripped!
1. need (6) new bolts and clips (nuts)
2. Brake line on driver side is rusted and i want to replace now
3. Tailgate rusted thru on bottom and the hinge was rusted together
need new hinge assmy and tailgate also tailgate straps
Where can I find the small stuff 9bolts, hinge etc)??
Anything else I should do before I put it back on??
Thanks for all the info
Randy
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I'd replace the fuel pump and sender assembly.
Before you shrug off THAT idea, price out those new bedbolts and clips (I'll save you the time >$100 for all 6).
Then price out the fuel pump/sender assembly.
Then tell me whether you want to pull the bed off again (when the fuel pump fails or the gauge reads empty when full).
I'd use POR-15 to paint the frame.
Before you shrug off THAT idea, price out those new bedbolts and clips (I'll save you the time >$100 for all 6).
Then price out the fuel pump/sender assembly.
Then tell me whether you want to pull the bed off again (when the fuel pump fails or the gauge reads empty when full).
I'd use POR-15 to paint the frame.
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Thanks for the info guys, I wire whee;led the whole frame and anything else I could and have it coated with rust converter. Iplanned on spraying it with "spray on bedliner" any thoughts??
$100 for bolts!!! How about stainless steel form the hardware store??
This is what I am replacing so far...
1. (6) new bolts and clips (nuts)
2. Brake line on driver side is rusted and i want to replace now
3. Tailgate rusted thru on bottom and the hinge was rusted together
need new hinge assmy and tailgate also tailgate straps
4. fuel pump and sender
Anything else??
Thanks again
Randy
$100 for bolts!!! How about stainless steel form the hardware store??
This is what I am replacing so far...
1. (6) new bolts and clips (nuts)
2. Brake line on driver side is rusted and i want to replace now
3. Tailgate rusted thru on bottom and the hinge was rusted together
need new hinge assmy and tailgate also tailgate straps
4. fuel pump and sender
Anything else??
Thanks again
Randy
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