A “tow truck bed swap” refers to the process of removing the existing tow truck bed (usually a flatbed or a wheel lift system) from a truck chassis and replacing it with a different type of tow truck bed, allowing the vehicle to be adapted for different towing needs, such as switching between hauling larger vehicles on a flatbed or smaller cars with a wheel lift.

Key points about tow truck bed swaps:

Customization:
This allows tow truck operators to transfer their bed from an old, worn-out truck to a brand new one while saving money in the process.

Different bed types:
Common tow truck bed types include:
Flatbed: Best for towing luxury cars or vehicles that need to be loaded without putting stress on the wheels.
Wheel lift: Ideal for quickly loading and unloading smaller vehicles by lifting them onto the truck using a set of arms.

Professional installation:

Due to the complexity of the hydraulics and mounting systems, a tow truck bed swap should typically be done by a specialized mechanic or a company that installs tow truck equipment.

 

Bed swaps start at $4000.00 plus parts.