I have a 99 stepside, and I know that the shells are rare enough, but are there any companies that make the shells without that nasty taper right behind the cab? Something that follows the shape of the bed more closely?



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1999 4.0L V6 Ranger XLT Stepside 2WD with stock 3.55 and L/S.

Current Mods and Changes: Leonard Fiberglass Tonneau, K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster 40 Single 2.5" in/Dual 2.25" out

Never seen it except that way. It is usually that way to cover the entire rear window on the ones that use a boot on the back of the shell instead of window.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

I've never seen one either. It's the reason I don't have camper top.

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02 Ranger XLT 4x4 Off Road, 4.0L SOHC, Automatic, 8.8 4.10 LS, Super-Cab, 3" Body Lift, 33x12.5x15 BFG All Terrains on 15x8 M/T Classic IIs, 5K 55w Heads, 5K 35w fogs, custom front skid plate, various other goodies.

All that I've seen have that stupid taper...

all i have seen are the ones with the taper, just the joys of owning a steppie

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2012 mustang premium v6 pony package
702 crew
XBGT:IKONIK MOPAR

you gotta admit the new style looks better than the old style for stepsides

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 , Stepside,FRF decals, 4.0L SOHC decals, Primus IQ brake controller, curt 2" rec. hitch, custom winch mount,
Tinted glass, Yellow BUGGMAN OVALS a real treat to have. OHC, CB, night vision goggles, 36" periscope,
DiabloAmarillo = The Yellow Devil

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DIY Campershell (kinda)
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/membe...erxlt+4x4.html

Not quite what you had in mind, but it's an option to consider...

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2001 Ford Ranger XLT - 4x4 - 4-Door extended cab - Flareside - 3.0 V6
Westin Brush Guard, K&N Air Filter, Air Silencer Mod, Torsion Bar cranked/leveled, Campershell,

That is actually cool. It looks like it won't be too much money, and not too difficult to take off and on, and purpose-built for what I need/want.

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1999 4.0L V6 Ranger XLT Stepside 2WD with stock 3.55 and L/S.

Current Mods and Changes: Leonard Fiberglass Tonneau, K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster 40 Single 2.5" in/Dual 2.25" out

or this if you use it for camping
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/rvs/2112547246.html

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 , Stepside,FRF decals, 4.0L SOHC decals, Primus IQ brake controller, curt 2" rec. hitch, custom winch mount,
Tinted glass, Yellow BUGGMAN OVALS a real treat to have. OHC, CB, night vision goggles, 36" periscope,
DiabloAmarillo = The Yellow Devil

You should go with a tonneau cover. They look great on step sides.

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Marc Josephsen
2003 Ford Ranger Edge Reg. Cab 3.0L 2WD
2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4.0L 4WD

Thanks everyone for the responses. Probably this summer if I can get my hands on some pieces of lumber I will build a camper like KF5EQV's. I found a fiberglass locking color-matched tonneau with hydraulic lift for 200 bucks on craigslist a week ago, I'll have that on my truck for now. It looks pretty good.

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1999 4.0L V6 Ranger XLT Stepside 2WD with stock 3.55 and L/S.

Current Mods and Changes: Leonard Fiberglass Tonneau, K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster 40 Single 2.5" in/Dual 2.25" out

I prefer this look.



But I put the shell on when I need to carry larger things.

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03 RANGER EDGE 3.0
60/40 Seat Mod, Expo Full Console, Expo Mod Diff Cover, Thunderbolt Signal Mirrors, Flowmaster, Billet Grills, One Piece Halo Projector Headlights, HID Fogs w/Halos,
LED Lightbar, Euro Taillights, Interior Accents Painted, OHC, Indigo Cluster, 7" LCD Headunit, Mustang Dome Light, Manik Brush Guard
PNW CREW

+1, I see those all the time. I mean, when I see a Flareside with a camper shell.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

i found one that wasn't fiberglass and it look good but i just didnt have the money at the time

Pbav8tor, I really love those stripes. Are they vinyl or paint? I could probably do something the opposite, with black stripes on white background.

Here is my truck. I take pride in those stock wheels.



With an XXX upskirt shot of the new tonneau I got.




It protects my shit, which is mostly what I wanted.

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1999 4.0L V6 Ranger XLT Stepside 2WD with stock 3.55 and L/S.

Current Mods and Changes: Leonard Fiberglass Tonneau, K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster 40 Single 2.5" in/Dual 2.25" out