Fixing a dented truck bed......ideas?

[JSGAuto]

My next project is going to be getting the bed of my truck preped and coated for either linex or Rhino lining.

I'd really like to fix the dent that is in the bed of this truck. My guess is the previous owner hit the hitch of his trailer.

And ideas on how to pull this out? I was thinking of heating the area with a torch, and jacking from the underside.

Thanks
Jim

 

[ng8264723]

I think you need two people and a coordinated hammer and dolly attempt. Alternatively, you could use a weld type dent puller
chris

 

[uhohjim]

I think you need two people and a coordinated hammer and dolly attempt. Alternatively, you could use a weld type dent puller
chris

What NG said maybe add alittle heat to the equation to help walk it out.........Jim

 

[rsanter]

Jack from the back side
Hammer on the top with a block of wood cut to fit the ribs

Bob

 

[JSGAuto]

I gave it a shot, and here are the results.

I wish I had a helper, to do it with a hammer and dolly, but I am a one-man-show.

I used a board, and cut it to fit, thanks for that idea! I had to cut angles on it so that I could get around the frame. Then, added preasure on the area with the jack. I heated the area with a torch, and hammered away. Moved/resawed the board a few times....and the results are below.

By no means perfect, there is a bit a wavyness. But hey, for a 2X4 and a couple hours, I think it came out OK! Vintage car restoration, here I come! (kidding)

Thanks for the help!

 

[uhohjim]

I gave it a shot, and here are the results.

I wish I had a helper, to do it with a hammer and dolly, but I am a one-man-show.

I used a board, and cut it to fit, thanks for that idea! I had to cut angles on it so that I could get around the frame. Then, added preasure on the area with the jack. I heated the area with a torch, and hammered away. Moved/resawed the board a few times....and the results are below.

By no means perfect, there is a bit a wavyness. But hey, for a 2X4 and a couple hours, I think it came out OK! Vintage car restoration, here I come! (kidding)

Thanks for the help!

By the time you get done with the Rhyno lining you'll never even know it was there.........Jim

 

[NUTTSGT]

I wouldn't worry about the dent. I have my truck bed Rhino lined and it still has dents from throwing firewood in it. I keep the outside looking nice but I'm going to use the truck as a truck, not abuse but use.

Kinda hard not getting a dent inthe bed if you use the truck.

 

[Piper]

stud welder is the way to go. I bought one for pulling panels you couldn't get to the back of. HF sells them for $90ish. Good investment. Now that you've done the job not needed but if it happens again or on more cosmetic areas, that's what I'd be buying.

 

[805gregg]

It's a truck, just get a bed pad and you won't see it.