What order for tear down?

[Hoss in IL]

Hey everybody. First post . I've been looking at this site for a while getting info. I do have a question that I couldn't find an answer to. If it's in the wrong forum, sorry.

I have an '85 with a 22r that I would like to take apart, clean up, and personalize it a little. I took the bed off (rusted terrible) so I can make it a flat bed. I need to get it down to just the frame so I can have it blasted and I can paint it.

Is there a particular order that I need to follow so I don't get myself in a bind? The bed is already off (rusted bad). I need to still get the engine, tranny, T/C, axles and such off.

I've got more questions later.

Thanks in advance,
Hoss in IL

 

[fieldsken1]

start at the bottom and work your way up

 

[Hoss in IL]

OK, not to be dumb- you mean take the tires and wheels off, put it on jack stands for the rest and get the axles off last?

Thanks, Hoss

 

[5280Hawk]

you want it rolling as long as possible.

Pull the front clip(fenders, grill, hood) first, then the cab. then everything else.