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Alex FX4

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is it possible to swap a short bed ranger styleside to a flareside? is there any modification involved?
 


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I think you have to do something with the gas tank hose?

Other than that, cake.
 

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^^yup. Shorten the fuel filler neck and the filler neck vent tube, other than that, it's a straight up bolt on deal.
 

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What about the tailgate? i think they may be different width's
 

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Yes, tailgates are different widths. The rear bumper should be a different width too.
 

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oh damn...i forgot the technicalities. hahaha.


yeah....you'll need a flareside tailgate and rear bumper. Both are alot narrower than a styleside, but I thought that was a given.

Something also to be noted, if you get a 00+ bed, you'll have to reuse your existing tailight harness if you keep your already there 3 bulb taillights.
 

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