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04-21-2019, 09:20 PM
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SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
So a week ago I was using a loader to move my short box from the shop to the storage shed, and a strap snapped which dropped the box 4 feet to the ground crumpling up a beside pretty bad. Its a major disappointment.
Since that time, I have been searching high and low for another panel, however it seems there are no short bedsides left anywhere. I live in North Iowa, and short boxes that are not rusted out are impossible to find (searched FB marketplace and craigslist for hours). I think my only option is to try to find a box from TX at this point, however I'm not able to find a way to source it. The above leads to my question - has anyone heard when short bedsides will be produced again? I know a year ago they quit making them (heard the stamp wore out?). |
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04-21-2019, 10:24 PM
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
With the popularity of them,its Hard to believe somebody doesn't stamp swb sides...there was another thread in paint and body about this the other day...
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04-21-2019, 11:15 PM
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
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04-21-2019, 11:24 PM
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
Jdl...did you buy one or just find it for sale?...If i remember right the other guy said they show them ,but when you try to actually buy it says no longer available...it would be great if they're still making em..
I think the lwb sides can still be bought..
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04-22-2019, 04:00 AM
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Location: Central NY
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
I'd consider fixing what you have, find a body shop that still knows how to move metal and get a price. original steel is always better then aftermarket.
Do ya have a pic of the damage? |
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04-22-2019, 08:38 AM
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Location: Swaledale, IA
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
JDL - classic parts does not have any short bedsides - all the venders are sold out. They still list the product but have none available.
I'll try to get a pic of the damage posted. These are already aftermarket sides I bought over a year ago when you could still get them. They were not the best fit but after some work they look good. |
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04-22-2019, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: vernon b.c.
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
I found out that the dyes are no good no more,could buy a long box one and make it a short box
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04-22-2019, 12:04 PM
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Location: California
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
My truck has a repo passenger bedside. Do yourself a major favor and get a factory bedside from another truck.
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04-22-2019, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Swaledale, IA
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
Just as an update. I called one of the major suppliers today, guy I spoke with acted like they will be making some new short bedsides in the near future. Thought maybe late summer or fall another run will come out.
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04-30-2019, 11:15 AM
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
Why be so vague when people are looking for help?
I've talked to LMC several times and they are currently looking for a quality supplier for short fleet bedsides. They said to keep checking back as they WILL have them again soon. THAT is how you help.
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05-01-2019, 10:28 AM
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Re: SWB Replacement Bedside availability?
I was looking for a replacement panel for my old mopar and they said in the near future,It,s been over 5 yrs ,I hope it,s not the same,string me along saying next year will be out on the market and nothing I patched the mopar best I could and sold it ,and yes I let the new owner know about it
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