05+ Taco bed removal?

[Schattenjager]

Has anyone ever taken the bed off a new generation Tacoma? I have need to do this pretty soon and was wondering what procedure / tricks there were along with the basic how-to.

I have limited access to a lift and air tools for the project.

Thanks!

[TACODOC]

I have seen one that was removed, the composite is fairly light and with the tailgate removed and set aside it is an easy four man lift. I believe you will need a set of large torx head drivers to remove it.

[ryguy]

Be careful of the bed bolts, they're steel. They were replaced in 07 with aluminum for good reason. Other than that just make sure your harnesses and fuel filler neck are disconnected(filler neck shield is held onto the bedside by rivets) and you should be ok.