Does anybody out there have a set of bedbolts for a 1995 F-150 shortbed? Just raised the bed to replace the front tank fuel pump and 3 of the original bedbolts are unusable. The one behind the passenger side had to be cut off. Or does anybody know where to look besides a junkyard. Ford dealership wants over $100 for a set. NO WAY, thanks very much.
Thanks in advance.

 

You couldn't find a hardware store which had carriage bolts?

 

Hey StrangeRanger, I went to Home Depot and 3 of their salesmen said they didn't have ANYTHING like what I had, as far as strength and size, so I said heck with ya and found some carriage bolts at Tractor Supply. Had to use hex bolts up front, especially behind the passenger side as the bed has begun to rust, and the bolt started to turn with the nut, so the guys that helped me with the fuel pump yanked on the bed and pulled the bolt out thru the bed. Put some bigass washers on the hex and works just fine. Also dipped the bolts in grease to help fight the rust. Was only able to reuse the rear two bolts after we got done replacing the fuel pump. Thanks for the reply.

 

Contrary to what they would have you believe, the Home Despot is not a real hardware store but I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that they have carriage bolts. They also have "clerks" that couldn't find their *** with both hands while sitting on them.

 

aint that the truth!

i believe i still have my old bed bolts somewhere in the garage. they all in good condition... ill have to look for them...

 

Thanks aswaff, the only ones I really need are the square shouldered middle ones and the oval shouldered one behind the drivers side. I was able to use the rear ones by the tailgate. The one behind the passenger side has a rusted hole bigger than a silver dollar so have a hex bolt there. Let me know if you find any. THANKS!!

 

i looked all over, cant find them. i guess my dad threw them away...

 

go to a fastenal. they WILL have it i work there. there is one in st. pete. this is the adress, the salesman will be very helpful
FASTENAL
3055 46th Avenue North
St Petersburg, FL 33714
(727)-521-3278

 

Thanks for the info Big Daddy, don't know when I'll make it over that way but may give them a call. Have a good one.