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Possible to swap 5.5ft box for a 6.5ft?

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I’ve got a 2021 and am wondering if it’s a straight swap from a 5.5ft box to a 6.5ft? Any modifications needed or does everything line up? Are all the power connections the same?
I’m assuming it’s yes to all these questions but if someone who’s done this swap can confirm it would be much appreciated.
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The 6.5' bed has a longer frame. so no you cannot just throw a 6.5' bed on a truck that has a 5.5' bed without a lot of modifications.
 

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The 6.5' bed has a longer frame. so no you cannot just throw a 6.5' bed on a truck that has a 5.5' bed without a lot of modifications.
And it's not just a longer frame, it's a longer wheelbase. So the modifications required would pretty much be a non-starter practically.
 

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And it's not just a longer frame, it's a longer wheelbase. So the modifications required would pretty much be a non-starter practically.
Ah good correction. That's what I was thinking and "frame" got stuck on my mind.
 
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Well that sucks!
Cheers for the answer, MUCH appreciated 👍
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