2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2500 bed vs dually

[DWestmoreland]

does anyone know if 3500 dually bed is the same as a 2500 single wheel bed? I am looking for a bed for my 2500 and can find 3500 take off beds all day. I am wondering if these beds are all the same with exception to the attached fenders. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[tcourse]

no

The dually beds are the same except the sheet metal has been cut out for tire clearance. So, no, you can't just remove fenders and have a 2500 bed.



TC

 

[jrollins]

well actually you could use a dulley bed on a SRW truck, but just be prepared to replace both bed sides due to the wheel cut out. :{

 

[DWestmoreland]

that is a same that they are not the same. Dually take off beds seam to be a dime a dozen. I am having a tough time finding a reasonable deal on a 2500 bed.



Thanks for the input!

 

[BillGotthelf]

Try pricing out the plastic fenders on a 3500. Dealer wants $900 apiece. Those beds are worth more than a dime a dozen.

 

[Camara]

I bought a bed recently for my truck. I paid $1050 including sales tax. It turns out I was able to work out the crunch my son put in the side of my truck and I don't need it any more. If you have a way to get it out there we could work out a deal. PM me if you are interested.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

he's right... out in the sticks, you can find take-off dually beds for $600-800 all day long... good ole boys trade 'em in on flat beds... drive by any flat bed shop in a rural area, and they're bound to have a few really nice dually beds stacked up collecting dust.



it always makes me consider a 3500 conversion... then pricing a 3500 rear end makes me "unconsider" it.



Forrest