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Old 05-13-2021, 06:49 AM   #9
MDFarms
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Re: Cutting Long Bed to Short Bed

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Originally Posted by jocko View Post
It's not a matter of saving stake pockets, it's a matter or remembering to eliminate the middle ones from a long bed. I agree most do the stake pockets correctly by eliminating the middle ones, but the point is that it's additional work that folks don't always consider. Not much, but adds up. As for the wheel openings, the difference is in the forward lower edge of the opening. It's not "that" noticeable, but now that you've seen it, you won't be able to keep yourself from looking at it swb is a sharp point, lwb is curved.
I like to be oem correct on everything but will say in this case 99.9% would never catch this BUT never the less a good point.

My concern is GM metal is always better than "AFTERMARKET" metal. Now I have never seen the new SB sides offered so any input would be greatly appreciated. Whats the quality of metal and if anyone knows if there is a difference in thickness? Do the body lines line up correctly and look good once installed?

Thanks for advice
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