What will fit.

[Trx4Life]

Hey guys im thinking about buy a new GMC Z71 with a step side bed. If any body out there has one, or info on one could you tell me how big of a bike would fit in the bed??
Thanks

[Narly R]

Im guessing not much more than a stock width of like a 400ex...:ermm: That will bearly fir in the back of like a ranger, so Im guessing they would be close to the same size...:ermm:

[Narly R]

Oh ya WELCOME to the site!!!:cool:

[Trx4Life]

Thank you very much... What about maybe the new 450?

[Narly R]

I doubt the 450 will fit...:ermm:

[Trx4Life]

Thanks for the info ... Ill probley bring a tape mesure with me when i go to buy and make sure its big enouff if not ill just find anohter truck. Defitnely getting the 450 though.

[nacs400ex]

I dont care, Step sides are awesome. If I get a 4x4 I will raise it If I get a 2 wheel drive I will lower it.

My first vehicle is going to be an s10 or a sonoma for sure. Probably like a 1985 or something. Then put a v8 in it, traction bars, tub it out. Damn it would be sweet. Theres only like 2 around here and they pretty much beat every car. Its sweet.

I almost have my mom conviced on getting a chevy SS silverado.

Its true though, your not gunna fit a quad with +2 a-arms into the back box. You can pick up a little trailer for pretty cheap. Thats what I am doing.

[Trx4Life]

Yea but I dont want to pull a trailer every where I go. I would be much happier throwing the bike in the back of the truck espeacely if im just going ride around town on a saturday night. It just looks much better that way.

[dpizz450]

of you let the tail gate down u could prolly fit a lil more room

[Kawboyz beware]

my friend had a s10 stepside and his 400ex just fit

[Honda4trax250x]

Originally posted by YZrida
of you let the tail gate down u could prolly fit a lil more room

i think hes more worried about width

[dpizz450]

ooooo i see i see lol my bad.....

[400grl]

I have a Z-71 Stepside......my stock 400EX fit in it and so does my Banshee......however, my +3 wide 440 had to be stuffed in there.....but it DID fit!!! :) The rear axle was a +5 and we could still manage to squeeze it in....I have a bedliner, too. You should do OK with the 450.....you can raise up on the front a bit to shorten the stance if you have problems getting the front in.....also, you can leave the rear tires on the tailgate and strap it down real good if for some reason you can't get the rear wheels in.......I love my Z....it's a great truck!

[Trx4Life]

Jeese I had a stepside s10 and i could never get my 400ex to fit

[Kawboyz beware]

Jeese I had a stepside s10 and i could never get my 400ex to fit


well you had to lift it over the first part of the bed where the latches are but it did fit and it was all stock

[Trx4Life]

Thanks a lot 400grl that is some really helpful info!

[Honda4trax250x]

Originally posted by Kawboyz beware
Jeese I had a stepside s10 and i could never get my 400ex to fit


well you had to lift it over the first part of the bed where the latches are but it did fit and it was all stock

just do u know, when u want to quote someone just click "quote" in the bottom right hand corner of the post u want to quote.

[ridesa02400EX]

i can easily fit my 400 into my toyota pickup

[hondamxer161]

i fit my R which is plus 4 overall into my 03 ranger...just gotta lift it over the wheel wells...tailgate even shuts. its a shortbox too....extended cab

mike

[Woodsrider]

A stepside P/U will accomodate a 4X8 sheet of plywood with the gate down, with room to spare on either side of the sheet. You won't have any problems getting a new 450 in the bed.

I can get my 400, extra tires, a cooler, camping gear, and riding gear in the back of my toyota with a six foot bed, and still close the gate.

[Trx4Life]

OK a 4x8 sheet of plywood is 48inches wide honda clames the new 450 is 46.3 so that will work. Thanks a lot guys. Looks like Im going truck shoping this weekend! And maybe even put a down payment on a 450.

[Crf150f]

My friends z400 fit in the back of a tocoma