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53choptop · 04-29-2008, 10:55 PM

Between a long bed and short bed rear fenders? Are the long bed fenders longer? Thanks

GRIMSS · 04-29-2008, 11:48 PM

I think they are the same just the bed sides are longer.

1-ton of fun · 04-30-2008, 06:01 AM

they are the same. i have one of each here (long bed 59, short bed 55)

dwcsr · 04-30-2008, 07:23 AM

There is a difference in the spare tire mount. The long bed spare mounts lower to the step than a short bed. The short bed cutout is higher and more to the rear. The spare recess is larger on the short bed. They are both the same length.

53choptop · 05-01-2008, 07:11 PM

Thats what I needed to know. Thanks

**michael bustamante** · 05-10-2008, 11:18 PM

on my longbed the driver side rear fender has no cut out for the spare but the spare tire mount is still on the truck. (49 GMC longbed 3/4 ton)

04-29-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
53choptop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 40	Excuse my ignorance: Is there a difference... Between a long bed and short bed rear fenders? Are the long bed fenders longer? Thanks

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04-30-2008, 06:01 AM	#3
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04-30-2008, 07:23 AM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Excuse my ignorance: Is there a difference... There is a difference in the spare tire mount. The long bed spare mounts lower to the step than a short bed. The short bed cutout is higher and more to the rear. The spare recess is larger on the short bed. They are both the same length.

05-01-2008, 07:11 PM	#5
53choptop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 40	Re: Excuse my ignorance: Is there a difference... Thats what I needed to know. Thanks

05-10-2008, 11:18 PM	#6
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Excuse my ignorance: Is there a difference... on my longbed the driver side rear fender has no cut out for the spare but the spare tire mount is still on the truck. (49 GMC longbed 3/4 ton) __________________ 1967custom

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