Super duty bed extender on a F150?
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Super duty bed extender on a F150?
I have done some searching but am unable to find a concrete answer, has anyone here used a super duty bed extender on their F150 or vice versa?
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I'm interested in doing the same thing with my 2011 Screw. Show some pics of it installed if it works out.
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Ok. I finally got around to researching if the two extenders are interchangeable.
The short answer is NO!
I compared the Body Builder Layout books for both the 2011 F150, and Super Duty. The difference in measurements was 0.3 inches wider on the Super Duty vs. F150. The 3 mounting holes on the side of the bed are the same for both trucks. So I went ahead, and ordered the Super Duty Extender. They are the same price for both at my dealer. I installed the driver side, and tried to fold it up in the stow position. It would not stow away without binding, and hitting the rear of the wheel well. So that is why the F150 Extender has the notch(dip) in the corners of the extender. It's to accommodate the rear portion of the wheel well in the bed when folded. The Super Duty Extender also has the vertical locking rod that engages the hole at the edge of the tailgate like that of the F150. It did not line up with that hole on the F150 without having to flex the extender towards the hole.
Fortunately my dealer is going to exchange the Super Duty Extender for the F150 version without charging me a restocking fee. So I should have it in a couple of days. So there's the answer for those wanting the Super Duty Extender for the F150.
The short answer is NO!
I compared the Body Builder Layout books for both the 2011 F150, and Super Duty. The difference in measurements was 0.3 inches wider on the Super Duty vs. F150. The 3 mounting holes on the side of the bed are the same for both trucks. So I went ahead, and ordered the Super Duty Extender. They are the same price for both at my dealer. I installed the driver side, and tried to fold it up in the stow position. It would not stow away without binding, and hitting the rear of the wheel well. So that is why the F150 Extender has the notch(dip) in the corners of the extender. It's to accommodate the rear portion of the wheel well in the bed when folded. The Super Duty Extender also has the vertical locking rod that engages the hole at the edge of the tailgate like that of the F150. It did not line up with that hole on the F150 without having to flex the extender towards the hole.
Fortunately my dealer is going to exchange the Super Duty Extender for the F150 version without charging me a restocking fee. So I should have it in a couple of days. So there's the answer for those wanting the Super Duty Extender for the F150.
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So, just out of curiosity, is there a particular reason why you bought a super duty extender to begin with? I can understand if you got a used one dirt cheap and just wanted to give it a shot, but it sounds like you bought it fromt he dealer. Just wondering, thats all...