[kxnomore]

I've always like the wood better. You can always throw a piece of plywood in it to keep the sun or impact damage to a minimum. The oak holds up pretty well, too. much better than pine. I agree steel is stronger overall, but the wood lookes soooo good...

Here's a pic of my wood bed before I sold the truck. This is with a year of sun exposure and daily driver type use. (Dirt bikes, dump runs, etc.- Remember I always used a piece of plywood before going to the dumps or riding...)