After rolling Project Hog Hauler into the shop area at SporTrucks By Dean, the crew put the truck up on the lift and unbolted and removed the bed. All electrical connections under the box were unplugged, the gas filler neck was unbolted from the opening in the bedside, and the back bumper was removed. The shop crew carried the bed outside and set it on some sawhorses. After the rear frame clip was exposed, the mounting points for the fuel tank were loosened and it was supported with a floor jack. The gas tank was removed and set on a shop cart. The filler neck was also removed and set aside with the tank. After the bed and fuel tank were removed, the factory hitch was removed and set aside as well. With the bed off, it would be a lot easier to execute the frame alterations required to slam the dualie to this new level. Before the install was complete and the bed was reinstalled, the bed braces underneath the box needed to be notched for clearance of the top of the C-section. A small cut also needed to be made on the inner fenderwell for clearance of the top portion of the Air Ride Technologies rear shocks. You will see what we mean in about 55 steps from now.
2001 Chevy Silverado 3500 Air Suspension Install - Hammer Time