Can I change beds on my 99

[bobbywalter]

Not if you know how to set one up and use the Ford Racing, nasty smelling modifier.

I know exactly how they work....and how to maintain them....and modify them.

That's how I know they are useless for anything except going in a straight line on dry, carefully prepared pavement.

 

[pgatimmyd]

I think the stepside is only available from '93 to '04; must be '6 box (most common one on regular cabs, only one on factory SuperCabs).

You want to retain your tail light harness and tail lights (for reference '93-'99, '00 and '01-04 are the break points) '93-99 tail lights are amber turn top, brake/running middle and white reverse bottom; '00 are red turn or brake/running top & middle and white reverse bottom. '01 to 04 are white reverse top, red turn or brake/running middle and bottom. @RonD made me triple check myself.

You need filler neck, and tailgate for the stepside; correct bumper makes it look right but not absolutely necessary.

I did it a couple weekends back on my '99 as I found a stepside box with zero rust. (someone had already got the tailgate). Spray the threads on the box bolts ahead of time and be prepared to break a couple. (Eat your Wheaties before tackling)

@19Walt93 ; The box I installed has a step built into the side

Thats awesome information, and it is greatly appreciated!! Thanks for your help!!

 

[pgatimmyd]

You'll have better luck finding a flare side box for a Ranger, Ford never put a step side on them.

No, actually they did, and I found one in great condition. I have the flareside now and its fine, but its pretty beat up and I found one in the correct color with no dents. Pretty damn lucky!! haha

 

[pgatimmyd]

Nope, absolutely cannot change bed styles.

Illegal in all 50 states.

Ummm...since when is it illegal to change the bed of a truck?? Are you delusional??

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Are you delusional??

YES!

Dont mind him.... he hasnt made it out of grade school yet...mentally.

TRS is really laid back compared to most forums, with lots of thread drift and general childishness. But we are still the best site for RBV info.

 

[19Walt93]

Ummm...since when is it illegal to change the bed of a truck?? Are you delusional??

There should be a sarcasm font so people who aren't used to us can tell.

 

[19Walt93]

No, actually they did, and I found one in great condition. I have the flareside now and its fine, but its pretty beat up and I found one in the correct color with no dents. Pretty damn lucky!! haha

If the fenders protrude from the sides, it's a flareside and the fenders are fiberglass so they can't dent without crunching. The all steel, smooth side box is called a styleside. I ordered a new 04 with a flareside box and really liked the looks of it, the 11 I replaced it with had a styleside box and was a lot easier to wash.

 

[1990RangerinSK]

Ummm...since when is it illegal to change the bed of a truck?? Are you delusional??

Nope. He's not delusional. He's @PetroleumJunkie412.

 

[RonD]

Mazda beds also fit fine and all are "semi-flare"