Whatever happened to step side trucks?

[Mustangfan2003]

It's seems that in the mid to late 2000s they started to be phased out.  I think the 2008 F150 was the last step side truck you could get right before the refresh for 2009.  I guess it makes economical sense considering it wasn't that popular of a choice anymore, it's not as aerodynamic, and it offers less space.  I am a bit surprised it lasted even that long.  The step side trucks made from the 60s all the way to the 80s weren't that attractive and it seems that Dodge stopped making them a long time ago.  I do remember that Toyota made a step side Tundra and Tacoma but I don't think they sold very many. 

[Byteme]

It's seems that in the mid to late 2000s they started to be phased out.  I think the 2008 F150 was the last step side truck you could get right before the refresh for 2009.  I guess it makes economical sense considering it wasn't that popular of a choice anymore, it's not as aerodynamic, and it offers less space.  I am a bit surprised it lasted even that long.  The step side trucks made from the 60s all the way to the 80s weren't that attractive and it seems that Dodge stopped making them a long time ago.  I do remember that Toyota made a step side Tundra and Tacoma but I don't think they sold very many.

I always felt the stepside bed was a waste of money.  Reduced hauling capacity for some questionable looks.

[hotrodalex]

Looked cool in the 50s but they just seem kinda silly on modern trucks. Just step on the tire if you need a boost.

[Mustangfan2003]

The beds on the later model trucks didn't look too bad since they didn't look as bulky



but yeah like I said the 60s to 80s beds looked bad

[Mustangfan2003]

and yeah that Tundra was bad

[Laconian]

Wotta TRD!

[Mustangfan2003]

Looks like you have to have tiny ass feet to jump into the back of the Tundra. 

[giant_mtb]

The only truck that I ever thought looked okay (perhaps even better than its non-stepside brethren) was the later Rangers.

[BENZ BOY15]

The stepside pickup never made much sense to me. Just seemed like a waste of space for a feature that you'll use...how many times? Probably not many. I also suppose it's just different from your usual/standard pickup and some people might want it just for that.

Regardless, can't say I'm shedding tears over their demise.

[BENZ BOY15]

Looked cool in the 50s but they just seem kinda silly on modern trucks. Just step on the tire if you need a boost.

Exactly. Real men step on the tire. Don't need no step.

[Rupert]

I would use a step side bed all the time at work. Probably nearly half the times I drove the truck. Standing on the wheel is good enough, though.

[Rupert]

Exactly. Real men step on the tire. Don't need no step.

Real men work smarter, not harder.

[BENZ BOY15]

and yeah that Tundra was bad

One of my alllll time favorites.

[BENZ BOY15]

The worst pickup ever was the H2.



I'm looking at one right now that's white with pink windshield wipers.

[Mustangfan2003]

Well the H1 was the only real Hummer. 

[Rupert]

HMMV

It's a terrible civilian vehicle.

[Mustangfan2003]

but it's badass and you can go almost anywhere. 

[Rupert]

And it's terrible to drive, so why would you want to go anywhere at all?

[Soup DeVille]

HMMV

It's a terrible civilian vehicle.

HMMWV, noob.

And the best reason to drive one is that if you really, really don't like sitting next to your wife you have this giant tabletop between you.

[hotrodalex]

HMMWV, noob.

And the best reason to drive one is that if you really, really don't like sitting next to your wife you have this giant tabletop between you.

So she can serve you dinner in the car?

[Soup DeVille]

So she can serve you dinner in the car?

Plus, it's so noisy, you can't hear her nag!

[BENZ BOY15]

HMMWV, noob.

And the best reason to drive one is that if you really, really don't like sitting next to your wife you have this giant tabletop between you.

But I guess no road head then.

[hotrodalex]

This thread needs moar pics

[Rupert]

HMMWV, noob.

And the best reason to drive one is that if you really, really don't like sitting next to your wife you have this giant tabletop between you.

I knew there needed to be more zigzags...

[AutobahnSHO]

HMMV

HMMWV 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee

[AutobahnSHO]

But I guess no road head then.

you could stop and do anything you want in the middle. huge.

Oh and HMMWVs can go over ANYTHING that isn't too narrow.

[FoMoJo]

but it's badass and you can go almost anywhere. 

Looks like a garbage dumpster on wheels.

[Rupert]

you could stop and do anything you want in the middle. huge.

Oh and HMMWVs can go over ANYTHING that isn't too narrow.

Road head = no stopping.

[NomisR]

Exactly. Real men step on the tire. Don't need no step.

So what are you going to use? 

[NomisR]

Plus, it's so noisy, you can't hear her nag!

I need one.. but seriously though, considering how big they are, they're not roomy at all..