The short answer: BEDFORGE sells three conditions — new (manufacturer-built flatbeds), new takeoff (factory beds removed from new trucks) and used (beds and body parts from donor trucks). The condition is printed on every product page. We describe what we can see; we do not invent a numerical grade.
What each label means
| Label | What it means | What to expect | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | A manufacturer-built flatbed or body that has not been installed on a truck. | Current model, manufacturer finish, no road use. | Buyers who want a new deck and a known specification. |
| New takeoff | A factory bed removed from a new truck, usually to fit a commercial body. | Factory paint and hardware, no road use, but handled and stored. | Buyers who want factory fit and finish at less than a new bed. |
| Used | A bed or body part removed from a donor truck that has been on the road. | Signs of use: paint wear, scuffs, dents or surface rust depending on the item. | Buyers replacing a damaged bed on a working truck. |
We do not certify a used part as “rust free”, “like new” or “show quality”. We show real photos, describe the visible condition, and confirm the exact item with you before payment.
How to judge the photos
- Rails and floor: look for dents, creases, deep scratches and rust along the seams.
- Wheel wells and underside: rust usually starts here first on northern trucks.
- Tailgate area and latch points: check for bending and repaired metal.
- Paint: used panels fade at different rates. Matching a colour is not guaranteed even when the code matches.
- Included parts: tailgate, lights, harness, liner and mounting bolts may not be included. Ask before you pay.
What we ask before payment
Send your year, make, model, cab style, bed length and wheelbase, plus the item code you are considering. We confirm the exact item, its visible condition, what is included and the freight quote in writing. You approve that confirmation before any payment is arranged.
What to do if the part arrives wrong
Do not install it. Photograph the item and the packaging, keep everything as delivered, and contact us with the item code. If the delivered item differs from the written confirmation, we follow the process on the returns and cancellations page.
Common questions
Is a new takeoff bed the same as new?
It is a factory bed that was removed from a new truck, usually to fit a commercial body. It has not been used on the road, but it has been handled and stored. We describe it as new takeoff rather than new.
Do you grade used beds A, B or C?
We do not use an industry certification scale. Every listing has a condition label and real photos, and we describe the visible condition in writing before you pay. Ask for close-ups of any area that matters to you.
Can a used bed be rust free?
Southern used beds often have far less rust than northern ones, but “rust free” is a seller claim, not a standard. We show the underside and known problem areas, and we tell you what we can see.
What if the condition is not what I expected?
Tell us before you install it, with photos and the item code. If the item differs from what we confirmed in writing, we follow the wrong or misdescribed parts process on the returns page.
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