Posted By: birdtracker
1st gen bed differences - 08/20/22 04:23 PM
can anyone explain the difference between 72-89 8 foot bed and a 93 8 foot bed. When I look up tri fold covers they say there is a difference. Birdtracker
Posted By: basketcase
Re: 1st gen bed differences - 08/20/22 11:06 PM
same basic bed, but in '81 body lines and tail lights changed. also some mounts are in different spots.
'72-'80
'81-'93
Posted By: birdtracker
Re: 1st gen bed differences - 08/20/22 11:36 PM
so this website says their tri fold only fits 75-89.
https://www.amazon.com/Tonno-Pro-42-208-TRI-FOLD-1975-1993/dp/B00M4917KWof course they are out of 93 ones. Birdtracker
Posted By: birdtracker
Re: 1st gen bed differences - 08/20/22 11:45 PM
other websites say 81-93 will interchange so I am going to order one Monday and take a chance. Birdtracker
Posted By: jerseybud
Re: 1st gen bed differences - 08/23/22 01:55 PM
The 81-mid 89 beds (we think) had brackets welded to the crossmembers for the bed floor that contacted the frame for support. The 1990-ish-1993 beds did not have the brackets, they were built into the frame when it was bent. Those are the only differences 81-93. They should not apply in your case. There was a older moparts thread titled 81-93 bed differences about this from 2010 or so but it seems to be lost
Posted By: Golden-Arm
Re: 1st gen bed differences - 09/19/22 02:39 AM
you never said if you got this or not. remember, it is amazon, so if it doesn't fit, just return it.