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View Poll Results: step bed or fleet
stick with step 39 45.88%
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Old 04-29-2007, 09:35 PM   #1
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step bed or fleet

think i should keep the step bed or go with a fleet
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Old 04-29-2007, 09:38 PM   #2
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Re: step bed or fleet

I prefer fleet side beds.But....If I had a good step bed and couldnt find a fleet,I would keep the step.If I had a good fleet bed and couldnt find a step,I would keep the fleet.If 2,one fleet,and one step were lined up for sale for the same price,I would choose the fleetside.Its a matter of personal choice though.Some areas of the country like it one way,and another part likes it the other way

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Old 04-29-2007, 09:44 PM   #3
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Re: step bed or fleet

I prefer the fleets but the steps are nice also
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Old 04-29-2007, 09:51 PM   #4
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Re: step bed or fleet

looks like you have a shorty truck.

there are very few longbed steps around, so tearing off the step would be a shame.

in this case though, your step looks like it is in pretty descent condition...
if you cant find a fleet that is close to the step's condition i'd leave it
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Old 04-29-2007, 09:55 PM   #5
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Stick With The Step!
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Old 04-29-2007, 09:57 PM   #6
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Re: step bed or fleet

im kinda leaning on fleet im going to buy one, but i wanted to see what you guys would do
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Old 04-29-2007, 09:58 PM   #7
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Re: step bed or fleet

STEP STEP STEP!!!!! Keep the stepside.
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Old 04-29-2007, 09:59 PM   #8
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Re: step bed or fleet

I prefer fleets, but that looks like a solid bed. I suggest you stick with it...
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Old 04-29-2007, 10:02 PM   #9
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Re: step bed or fleet

i took the pic of the good side , it needs a fender on pass. side, and it could use a tail gate.but the fleet bed im buying dosent have a tail gate either
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Old 04-29-2007, 10:08 PM   #10
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Re: step bed or fleet

Go for the fleet!
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Old 04-29-2007, 10:11 PM   #11
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Re: step bed or fleet

If you put wide enough tires under the back you could have a step fleet side!

If the bed you have is solid with the exception of the fender on the passenger side,,,,I would probably stick with the step unless you can find someone to buy it and offset the cost of the fleet bed.

I have always liked the fleets better though the stepsides are nice but look cluttered to me. Just my $.02

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Old 04-29-2007, 10:12 PM   #12
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Re: step bed or fleet

If somebody wants a long step. i know where one is its a 67 but its kinda rough but i dunno if it runs or is for sale dark green with the stupid spare tire carrier (ugly) bout 20 minutes from me. if anybody is interested just let me now and i can point you in the right direction. btw i like the steps my grandpa always had them and it kinda rubbed off on me i guess.
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Old 04-29-2007, 10:23 PM   #13
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Re: step bed or fleet

Keep what you have.
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Old 04-29-2007, 11:13 PM   #14
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Re: step bed or fleet

anyone else?
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Old 04-29-2007, 11:21 PM   #15
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Re: step bed or fleet

Depends on the shape of your step side bed. If it's pretty solid, go with it and spend money in other places. From the 1 pic it looks good. I prefer the step side, but it seems like most people prefer the the fleet.
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Old 04-29-2007, 11:25 PM   #16
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Re: step bed or fleet

Go with fleet and sell me your bed

seriously, i voted keep the stepside.
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Re: step bed or fleet

I like the fleets nice and straight besides it flows better with the front fenders and doors and the taillights are flush mounted as well.
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Old 04-30-2007, 08:29 AM   #18
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Do what you want!
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Old 04-30-2007, 08:46 AM   #19
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What's your budget?

I'm fond of fleets but my budget would dictate...
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Old 04-30-2007, 09:10 AM   #20
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Re: step bed or fleet

Keep the step. The short fleets are becoming very common. I have a long step and will keep it because it's different and more practical for working in.
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Old 04-30-2007, 10:14 AM   #21
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Keep the step! Its different and you have a decent bed.
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Old 04-30-2007, 11:41 AM   #22
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Re: step bed or fleet

I prefer the fleets myself, but you gotta go with what makes you happy. Having said that, there are some sharp looking stepside trucks on this site. Spend about a week looking at a lot of trucks, and keep notes on the ones you really like. I bet you'll have your answer then.
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Old 04-30-2007, 12:05 PM   #23
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Old 04-30-2007, 12:08 PM   #24
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Fleet is the way to go!!!! My step side bed has got to go!!
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Old 04-30-2007, 12:55 PM   #25
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I prefer the fleets myself, but you gotta go with what makes you happy. Having said that, there are some sharp looking stepside trucks on this site. Spend about a week looking at a lot of trucks, and keep notes on the ones you really like. I bet you'll have your answer then.


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