Which years r compatable
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Which years r compatable
Hi i posted earlier and some of the local people i know suggested i should scout for another bed for my truck im curious which years would be compatible for my 1986 f150 step side wood bed
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1980-1987 Flareside bed is your best option. Replace the wood during the swap etc...
The 1987 fenders have different bodylines around the arch than the 1980-1986.
1992-1996 Flareside beds are dual steel walled constuction. No wood. They will look very different to what you have now. The fenders have a different bodyline at the bottom as well around the arch.
there are no factory 1988-1991 flaresides.
The 1987 fenders have different bodylines around the arch than the 1980-1986.
1992-1996 Flareside beds are dual steel walled constuction. No wood. They will look very different to what you have now. The fenders have a different bodyline at the bottom as well around the arch.
there are no factory 1988-1991 flaresides.
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They are a little different but to an untrained eye you WILL NOT notice the difference. The fitment will not be a problem it is just a slight slight difference in body lines that very few people notice unless they know excately what to look for.
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Which years other the the 86 have the exact same body lines i may make this a show truck some day and id like to avoid that problem
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1980-1986 are an exact match.
1987, the fender flares are different around the wheel opening, but the 1980-1986 fenders will fit on the bed without modification. The beds are identicle 1980-1987, but the fenders are different between the 1980-1986 and the 1987.
1992-1996 beds are drasticly different in looks, they will fit without modification, but will not look good on a show truck IMO.
1987, the fender flares are different around the wheel opening, but the 1980-1986 fenders will fit on the bed without modification. The beds are identicle 1980-1987, but the fenders are different between the 1980-1986 and the 1987.
1992-1996 beds are drasticly different in looks, they will fit without modification, but will not look good on a show truck IMO.
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You will NOT find new bed sides for a flairside. You can find almost any other piece though. Mark-K is a pretty good source for some stainless hardware and nice wood. LMC has some stuff but not alot. AND If you want a BRAND NEW IN THE BOX FORD flairside tailgate, I have one
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You will NOT find new bed sides for a flairside. You can find almost any other piece though. Mark-K is a pretty good source for some stainless hardware and nice wood. LMC has some stuff but not alot. AND If you want a BRAND NEW IN THE BOX FORD flairside tailgate, I have one