golden88

So ive come across a 1st gen bed thats rust free for 150 on craigslist. Seems to be real solid. My question is, do all the bolts line up? and does anybody have any pics? Ive searched and searched and cant find a single pic. I know the body lines may not be perfect but its in way better condition than my current bed.

1980lwb

Personally I have seen pics on here I think in the pre 84 threads about the bed swap. They look really bad putting first Gen on second Gen. But seems a lot of ppl put second Gen beds on first gens.

1980lwb

Also first Gen beds aren't as wide as 2nd or 3rd Gen beds if I'm thinking right

Roofmaster

What year is the first gen.?And what year is your truck?Anything can be done even if the mounting holes dont match.And the lines can look pretty cool actually.Like a hybrid thing.Look at my avatar,thets an 86 bed on a 95 truck.The lines didnt line up exactly so I shimmed the bed up with washers made of rubber membrane roofing.If I were you I'd do it.

golden88

i decided to jump on it. im honestly not sure of the year it came off of. My truck is an 88. heres a couple pics if it helps

Roofmaster

Just by the pics looks good.Should just bolt right up.Another side pic of my 95with the 86 bed from my other truck.Im using my phone so I cant post pics.I can only change my avataar picture.

Roofmaster

You wont be sorry.

slacker

iTrader: (1)

that is a 2nd gen bed .. 2WD .. will fit no problem


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NickMiller

Aww... I wanted to be the one to say it...

golden88

Sorry to sound like a newb but what years are the different generations? So mine is a 3rd gen?
Anyway I got the new bed and everything lined right up. Body lines match and everything and I'm real happy with it. No more rust holes!!!

17toyotaman

1st gen 79-83 2nd gen 84-88 3rd gen 89-94 You have a 2nd gen truck.

Roofmaster

Dude the bed looks sweet.

golden88

Thanks roofmaster! Now if I can get it painted it'll look 10x better

toyquad

looks good.

get some fender flares, cops where im from love giving vi's for tires sticking out.

golden88

Thanks man. Yea where I'm from, tires sticking out isn't a big deal but I'd still like to get some to widen it out some and get more coverage for the sides