Building a truck bed

[joey_quest]

I have a 1989 4x4 short box and the box is rusting out. Cannot find a box and can't spend over 2000 for a new one. I was thinking of getting fiberglass sides and rebuilding the bottom. I've never done anything like this and was wondering what kind of work/expense it would entail. I'm not trying to make it look showroom quality, just want it to pass inspection and be functional. The truck works great and I want to get another couple years out of it.

Any comments or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by joey_quest

I have a 1989 4x4 short box and the box is rusting out. Cannot find a box and can't spend over 2000 for a new one. I was thinking of getting fiberglass sides and rebuilding the bottom. I've never done anything like this and was wondering what kind of work/expense it would entail. I'm not trying to make it look showroom quality, just want it to pass inspection and be functional. The truck works great and I want to get another couple years out of it.

Any comments or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

if/when mine rusts out i'll put a flatbed on it. local power / utility / city auctions usually have a flat bed or utility bed that is small enough for our trucks.

a few dents mayb,e but man look at the lockable storage !

[sailor]

Originally Posted by joey_quest

I have a 1989 4x4 short box and the box is rusting out. Cannot find a box and can't spend over 2000 for a new one. I was thinking of getting fiberglass sides and rebuilding the bottom. I've never done anything like this and was wondering what kind of work/expense it would entail. I'm not trying to make it look showroom quality, just want it to pass inspection and be functional. The truck works great and I want to get another couple years out of it.

Any comments or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

I am also looking for a bed and considered bed sides. My bed is actually in good shape with no rust on the bottom. It is around the fender wells. I thought about fiberglass bed sides but have not been able to find instructions for installation except for later models. Later models had factory bedsides available. So my 1987 could be a nightmare of an installation.

Good luck and hope to see someone reply.

[joey_quest]

Try this link for installation instructions.

Joe

http://www.*********************/89-95_side_install.htm

[sailor]

Originally Posted by joey_quest

Try this link for installation instructions.

Joe

http://www.*********************/89-95_side_install.htm

Thanks for the link. I understand that these years had OEM bed sides available from the Toyota so the installation is easier. It is the earlier years that are more difficult to install. I will call the company and ask if what I understand is true, Thanks

[slacker]

89-95 bed sides are WAY easy to install ... and you should be luckey you have an 89-95 ..

from factory , sides were a replaceable piece , but have since been discontinued ..... HTTP://www.********************* has the only "true" replaceable side avaliable , now that toyota has disscontinued replacement sides ..

the fit awesome ..


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