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Shane McGraw

11-17-2012 05:53 PM

exchange a step side for a fleet side

I have a 67 short box step side that i would like to convert to a fleet side. Can i use the same frame?

dmw319

11-17-2012 06:48 PM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

Yes
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schurg

11-17-2012 10:19 PM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

yes...plus, I know of a place you can donate some stepside parts ;)

WIDESIDE72

11-18-2012 01:25 AM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

I believe that that a frame originally equipped with a fleetside bed has mounting brackets right behind the cab on top of the frame that you will need to remove in order to run the stepside bed.

lolife99

11-18-2012 01:46 AM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72 (Post 5708479)

I believe that that a frame originally equipped with a fleetside bed has mounting brackets right behind the cab on top of the frame that you will need to remove in order to run the stepside bed.

Never heard that before.
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WIDESIDE72

11-18-2012 02:33 PM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5708502)

Never heard that before.
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I have a swb chassis that is originally a stepside. I will check but I don't think it has the brackets I mentioned that a fleetside does.
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Shane McGraw

11-18-2012 02:50 PM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

My step side does have mounting brackets just behind the cab.

gearys 5600

11-18-2012 02:59 PM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

I used a Stepside frame on a 68 short wide build a few years ago, I did not notice any difference .
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WIDESIDE72

11-18-2012 04:13 PM

Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

I checked and the stepside does have the brackets as well. I was thinking it didn't.

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