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Old 11-17-2012, 05:53 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 11-17-2012, 06:48 PM   #2
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Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

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Old 11-17-2012, 10:19 PM   #3
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Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

yes...plus, I know of a place you can donate some stepside parts
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Old 11-18-2012, 01:25 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 11-18-2012, 01:46 AM   #5
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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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Old 11-18-2012, 02:33 PM   #6
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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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Old 11-18-2012, 02:50 PM   #7
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Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side

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

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Old 11-18-2012, 02:59 PM   #8
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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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Old 11-18-2012, 04:13 PM   #9
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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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