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Is a dually bed (without fenders) the same as a reg. bed

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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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Is a dually bed (without fenders) the same as a reg. bed

I wasn't sure if the two were the same once the dually fenders were off (besides all the holes).

I'm thinkin the fender openings are cut wider, but never did a side by side comparison.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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yes and no.
the reg bed side is just that and the dually bed side is pre punched for the fender bolts as for the wheel opening being larger i don't think it is. but a regular can be used if that is what you are asking. you will just need to take the time to line it up and drill the holes for the fender bolts.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 02:04 AM
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Originally posted by yfz450guy
but a regular can be used if that is what you are asking. you will just need to take the time to line it up and drill the holes for the fender bolts.
I'm wanting to do the opposite.....take a dually bed and make it a regular bed if the fender openings are the same
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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I've seen a couple of pictures of a dually bed with the Wheelboxes removed.
The wheelwell openings ARE cut larger, and the fuel filler area is also cut out larger (it looked as if a sawzall was used by a guy with the Monday-Morning shakes)
Didn't look like something the average DIY bodyman could repair in a weekend in the garage.
If you're interested in converting to a dually, there are often whole beds (bed, wheelboxes, tailgate, lights & harness) for sale for cheap at local utility body retailers in your area.
Also I see them pretty regularly on diesel website Classified sections.

Like this one on TDR

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/c...uery=retrieval

FOR SALE: 94-02 dually bed

Ad Number: 12575

Price XXX.00

Description

Bed is in great shape, fenders are perfect. White in color.
Contact Information

Contact: XXXXXXXXX
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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The dually bed is different than the rest, the hole for the fuel filler is very large and the holes for the fenders are pre drilled. I have a decent dually bed for sale if thats what your looking for. I have an ad with pics on here i think, i havent been on in quite awhile.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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what year and color is the dually bed you have?
also hows the condition?

pm me , Im in the market for a replacement of mine.
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