Flareside vs styleside weight?
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Flareside vs styleside weight?
I guess it's kind of an odd question...but does anybody know which weighs more...flareside or styleside? I've had a few people say the Flareside weighs more...which doesn't seem right. Any ideas/facts?
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Flareside vs styleside weight?
I checked a truck catalogue I picked up a couple of weeks ago, and there is a column for the specs called "Weight". I assume its what I call the curb weight for a base vehicle without accessories/options (like a hitch, rails, etc.).
For the 1987 F150, 116.8" wheelbase, 1/2 ton, six cylinder they list the following:
Flareside 6.5 ' bed =3416 lbs
Styleside 6.75' bed = 3426 lbs.
Flareside 4x4 = 3813 lbs.
Styleside 4x4 = 3803 lbs.
I picked another year at random, 1983, otherwise same as above:
Flareside 3418 lbs.
Styleside 3392 lbs.
For the 1987 F150, 116.8" wheelbase, 1/2 ton, six cylinder they list the following:
Flareside 6.5 ' bed =3416 lbs
Styleside 6.75' bed = 3426 lbs.
Flareside 4x4 = 3813 lbs.
Styleside 4x4 = 3803 lbs.
I picked another year at random, 1983, otherwise same as above:
Flareside 3418 lbs.
Styleside 3392 lbs.
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Confused...I found specs for '99 models that listed the Flareside at 26# heavier...but guys on the lightning site that have lifted both beds are saying that the flaresides are noticeably heavier?
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the info!
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Flareside vs styleside weight?
With my limited knowledge of the Ford truck model lines, I can't validate that the information is 100% accurate in my source. Ten pounds doesn't seem like much.
The book has loads of specs for all truck/van manufacturers, and the same info is not present for all of them.
I'll check some later models .. are you driving a 1999?
-rlp
The book has loads of specs for all truck/van manufacturers, and the same info is not present for all of them.
I'll check some later models .. are you driving a 1999?
-rlp
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I have a '93 Lightning and I'm considering putting a Flareside bed on it....it currently has a rough tailgate and is showing a bit of rust over the wheelwell (driverside). I think a flareside would be unique...but I didn't want to add a bunch of weight to the truck...
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The '83 Stepside bed is steel with fiberglass wheel pants.
The '93 Flareside bed is steel with fiberglass outer fenders (much more fiberglass).
The '93 Flareside bed is steel with fiberglass outer fenders (much more fiberglass).
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