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Old 08-07-2003, 11:31 PM   #1
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wideside?

my vin number specifies my truck is a wideside... what exactly does that mean? im gonna hafta replace my whole bed (which was a fleetside), and so far ive only found a stepside replacement, would it line up and fit right?
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Old 08-07-2003, 11:35 PM   #2
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wideside = fleetside

and yes, the fleetside (correction: stepside) will bolt right up

EDIT: My brain said one thing, but my fingers typed something different ... LOL

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Old 08-08-2003, 03:34 AM   #3
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Looks like Shane got crossed up. Yes the Stepside bed will line up and replace the fleetside ( wideside ) bed perfectly.
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Old 08-08-2003, 03:36 AM   #4
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It would look better as a stepside anyways!
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Old 08-08-2003, 04:55 PM   #5
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Old 08-08-2003, 05:13 PM   #6
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I agree with Krue
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