In respect to this, what is a flareside bed?
Flareside (on a Ford, or “stepside” if you're talking Chevy) refers to those skinny beds with outward bulges around the rear wheels.
Beside above, what is a Ford Styleside bed? Standard beds are a flat rectangular box that simply extends back behind the truck. For example, the regular bed configuration on a Ford truck is called a Styleside bed, while on Chevy trucks its called a Fleetside.
Accordingly, what is the difference between Stepside and fleetside?
The Chevrolet Fleetside pickup truck has a slabsided cargo box in which the width of the box extends over the rear wheels, allowing the box more cargo space. In contrast, a stepside pickup features a more narrow cargo box in which the rear wheels are outside the box and covered by the fenders.
Will a stepside bed fit on a fleetside?
Yes. There is no difference in the frame of a fleetside short bed and a stepside. you may also need to change the filler hose on the gastank.
