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KMARSHAL · 07-31-2011, 02:55 PM

]1986 swb scottsdale i was recently in a wreck and crushed the passenger side of the bed , i was woundering if i could put a step side bed on my truck and if so what all would i need or change on my truck , it is a dual tank truck

1LowToy · 07-31-2011, 03:07 PM

The bed, fuel filler necks, bumper brackets and bumper. If you find one with good wood your in luck. Cut the bolts off and buy new. Trying to take the bolts off is not worth demolishing the wood like I did.

On second thought you may wanna replace the one side of the bed thats damaged. It's really nearly a bolt on issue.

J Knight · 07-31-2011, 03:09 PM

If you get a stepside bed you need to get all 8 bed bolts, make sure filler necks are on fenders and hoses to tank. thats about it.

KMARSHAL · 07-31-2011, 03:18 PM

thank you for all the help i love the look of a stepside and figured this would be a great opportunity to put one on now just have to find one , thanks again guys

1LowToy · 07-31-2011, 03:35 PM

Why the big need to get the bed bolts? I know there are some sleeves on the bolts that you will want to keep fo sure.

J Knight · 07-31-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LowToy

Why the big need to get the bed bolts? I know there are some sleeves on the bolts that you will want to keep fo sure.

Step side bed bolts have an ecentric washer that fits in a recess in the wood itself. Plus I think they are longer.

07-31-2011, 02:55 PM	#1
KMARSHAL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ORANGE PARK FL Posts: 5	fleetside to step side ]1986 swb scottsdale i was recently in a wreck and crushed the passenger side of the bed , i was woundering if i could put a step side bed on my truck and if so what all would i need or change on my truck , it is a dual tank truck Attached Images Last edited by KMARSHAL; 07-31-2011 at 03:15 PM.

07-31-2011, 03:07 PM	#2
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: fleetside to step side The bed, fuel filler necks, bumper brackets and bumper. If you find one with good wood your in luck. Cut the bolts off and buy new. Trying to take the bolts off is not worth demolishing the wood like I did. On second thought you may wanna replace the one side of the bed thats damaged. It's really nearly a bolt on issue.

07-31-2011, 03:09 PM	#3
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: fleetside to step side If you get a stepside bed you need to get all 8 bed bolts, make sure filler necks are on fenders and hoses to tank. thats about it. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

07-31-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
KMARSHAL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ORANGE PARK FL Posts: 5	Re: fleetside to step side thank you for all the help i love the look of a stepside and figured this would be a great opportunity to put one on now just have to find one , thanks again guys

07-31-2011, 03:35 PM	#5
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: fleetside to step side Why the big need to get the bed bolts? I know there are some sleeves on the bolts that you will want to keep fo sure.



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