Stepside metal floor

[82gmc3/4ton]

I'm toying with the idea of going with a metal floor bed because I would like to actually use my bed. I think if I went with wood I wouldn't use as much. My questions are: Has anyone done this? Has anyone done it with a long stepside (8'6" bed)? Is there a way to make it look like a fleetside bed floor?

[VileZambonie]

I have a customer with a long bed stepside and he has a thick diamond plate floor.

[82gmc3/4ton]

Can I get a piece that big? How much do you think that would run?

[VileZambonie]

Yes you can but it will be HEAVY! Check with your local steel manufacturer or supplier

[frogman68]

Diamond plate comes in 16 ga isnt the floor only 18 ga ? If so dont think the weight would be too much more.

[Jeff]

I have a step side bed, and I will be installing composite decking boards (for added weight support).  Then, I'll install polished aluminum diamond plate over top of it.  I visited a metal distributor called BMG metals (they're reasonable).  Google them, and see if they have a local outlet in your area.  Hope this helps.

[Blazin]

Years ago I replaced the wood in a step side bed with diamond plate. I used 1/16" thick.

[thirsty]

You will have to shim the supports to make the new metal the same height as the wood was. I thought about doing the same thing to mine but I found it to be less expensive to do wood.