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After doing a little research, it seems as though the 2nd gen bed dimensions are very similar to a 1st gen. Both bed widths appear to be 57" and some change. Is there any reason to believe that a 2nd gen truck (headache) rack would not fit my 1st gen? Thanks.
 
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A quick look at rock auto shows 91-93 then 94-96, then 97-2004. Dont know what the difference is, but there is something. Any reason why you would not go ahead and get a rebuilt unit for the 92? It appears they are a little more then $100.00 or so.

FWIW I tried to use a 97 control arm on my 87 and they were different. Best I remember, the ball joint stub was a different size.
 
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Originally Posted by 93 ragtop
A quick look at rock auto shows 91-93 then 94-96, then 97-2004. Dont know what the difference is, but there is something. Any reason why you would not go ahead and get a rebuilt unit for the 92? It appears they are a little more then $100.00 or so.

FWIW I tried to use a 97 control arm on my 87 and they were different. Best I remember, the ball joint stub was a different size.
uhh.. Try rereading the post. You're out in left field. Lol.


I dont see why not. My 96 has a rack off a third gen. (Forget the exact year, but it was 2005 or newer) fits perfect.
 
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uhh.. Try rereading the post. You're out in left field. Lol.


I dont see why not. My 96 has a rack off a third gen. (Forget the exact year, but it was 2005 or newer) fits perfect.
Hahah, all good. Gave me a good chuckle.

I'll have to give it a try. Thank you!
 
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Hahah, all good. Gave me a good chuckle.

I'll have to give it a try. Thank you!



Sorry about that!! I was thinking rack and pinion steering. My bad.
 
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Originally Posted by zcg4755
After doing a little research, it seems as though the 2nd gen bed dimensions are very similar to a 1st gen. Both bed widths appear to be 57" and some change. Is there any reason to believe that a 2nd gen truck (headache) rack would not fit my 1st gen? Thanks.
Did you ever get one?? I'm curious because I recently crunched the cab corner while doing ranch work and realized I need one.
 
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Did you ever get one?? I'm curious because I recently crunched the cab corner while doing ranch work and realized I need one.
I know this is probably hard, but try reading the whole thread.
 
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Originally Posted by Toby Warford
I know this is probably hard, but try reading the whole thread.




LOL..... I see the old Toby is back, Some people just cant help, and they have to be offensive to others. Oh well.......
 




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