2012 Silverado 1500 WT bed replacement

Queyit · January 11

I’m looking to find a used bed to fit this 2012 Silverado 1500 WT. I’m looking for a short 6.5 bed that would fit. Any help would be appreciated.

MORSNO · January 11

How do you plan on putting a short bed on a long bed truck?

Queyit · January 11

According to specs it will take a 8ft or 6’7ft. I’m looking to put a 6’7ft bed on it which is considered short

Edited January 11 by Queyit

CamGTP · January 12

It can't take both. The frame and wheel base is shorter on a "short" bed truck.

This is a short bed truck for reference.

MORSNO · January 12

21 hours ago, Queyit said:

According to specs it will take a 8ft or 6’7ft. I’m looking to put a 6’7ft bed on it which is considered short

That's not how it works. The frame of the truck corresponds to the length as either one or the other, not both. The extra length is between the cab and rear axle as seen on your truck (long bed) and the one CamGTP posted (short bed). You will need a long bed for your truck.

Queyit · January 12

Makes sense. Thank you both for explaining. I got this at an auction and wanting to remove the refrigeration/heating box. I believe I can find a 8ft a lot easier.