Bed swap

[evans16]

Hey guys,

My 86 ranger has a little to much rust for my liking. Before I start cutting and patching it up, I was wondering if a step side off a 93+ would bolt directly on? Anyone try this, or know how they mount?

 

[exbass94]

As long as your truck is a short bed, yes it will bolt right on. It will probably look goofy though. You would probably need to modify the fuel filler hose.

 

[srteach]

how it bolts on ....

1. four T-55 button top bolts in bed
2. 3 screws for fuel filler neck
3. lighting plug at drivers' side rear of bed (underneath)

soak the bolt threads with p'blaster for a few days before trying to remove them.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

There's 6 bolts not 4.

 

[evans16]

So it has the same mounting for many years.. good to know. Now has anyone swapped a stepside onto a first gen??

 

[fabman_52]

I got one on mine and it is a bit wider but overall looks great, I'm thinkin when it's done it will be ok.
I went for iyt after seeing one on 13 Mile Rd. all finished, and everything blended in really well.