Replacing the bed, RCSB

[DeCaff2007]

I'll get right to it. I have an 88 RCSB... Will the bed from an ECSB fit? I have a feeling that the frame is different and the bed won't just bolt on.

Thanks in advance.

 

[0xDEADBEEF]

I just did this swap. 97 ECSB to 96 RCSB. It all fits, bolts right in.

 

[DeCaff2007]

Oh wow thanks . That opens up my options a bit.

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

Yes, short bed is short bed, 88-98.
The frame is different, under the cab for the extended length.
Or under the long bed, but you dont have one of those...

 

[DeCaff2007]

Or under the long bed, but you dont have one of those...

I kind of wish I did. The long bed seems easier to find.

 

[someotherguy]

You going for same style bed just hoping for one in better condition? If you're swapping styles (stepside/fleetside) be sure to get the tank filler neck & hoses, and the bumper, too.

Richard

 

[Queso Del Rio]

You might think about cutting a hole in your new bed for access to the fuel tank's guts and cutting a cover for it from the old one. Makes life a little easier than wrestling with dropping the tank. Saved me a lot of work when my AutoBone Fuel Pump's "Lifetime Warranty" was very short-lived! I wasn't about to try the bed-tilt guillotine method either!

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[MrPink]

You might think about cutting a hole in your new bed for access to the fuel tank's guts and cutting a cover for it from the old one. Makes life a little easier than wrestling with dropping the tank. Saved me a lot of work when my AutoBone Fuel Pump's "Lifetime Warranty" was very short-lived! I wasn't about to try the bed-tilt guillotine method either!

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Or just replace it while the bed is off. If an ACD or OEM pump is used, then he should have no issues with longevity.

 

[DeCaff2007]

LOL @ Bugs and Daffy!!

Guys, relax. The fuel pump isn't an issue. I don't even have a replacement bed, yet. I'm staying with the fleetside. Not a fan of the step sides. Thanks for the info, though.

 

[DeCaff2007]

So.... just like that, I have a line on a usable short bed. I'm supposed to go pick it up in a few days. I'll keep you all posted on what happens.