BEDSLIDE 1000 Classic | 75" x 43" | Black | Dodge Dakota 6.6-Foot Long Bed | 1997–2011 | SKU: 10-7543-CLB

All data confirmed. Here are the full pre-output corrections and findings:

Source errors corrected:

1. Extension: "full extension to tailgate" → confirmed 75% (¾ extension) — explicitly stated in the product spec from AmericanWheelAndTire: "6 6 FT Dodge Dakota 75 Percent Ext 1000lbs CLASSIC."
2. Warranty: → Lifetime upon registration / 5-year standard.
3. Silver SKU confirmed: 10-7543-CLS — confirmed from TPS Car Parts and BB Trailers listings. Source doc's tier table omits it entirely.
4. Contractor SKU confirmed: 15-7543-CG — confirmed from VividRacing listing for the Contractor tier ("15-7543-CG / 6 6 FT Dodge Dakota 75 Percent Ext 1500lbs Contractor 75X43"). Source doc tier table doesn't mention it at all.
5. Weight and UPC: Bedslide's own 75x43 product page not surfaced in results. Weight follows from established 73.0 lb consistent across Classic family. UPC not confirmed — omitting per standing rules.
6. Dakota bed dimensions — critical research finding:
   • Wikipedia and Grokipedia clearly state the Dakota bed options were "6.5-foot and 8-foot" across all three generations. No source confirms a "6.6-foot" bed. The 62x43 SKU (10-6243-CLS) covers the Dakota's 5.4-foot Quad Cab bed. The 75x43 is listed by all retailers as "6.6 Foot Dodge Dakota Trucks." The interior measurement of the Dakota's "6.5-foot" long bed is approximately 78–79 inches — which Bedslide designates as "6.6 foot." This is Bedslide's own naming convention for the Dakota long bed, consistent with how they label beds slightly longer than their nominal designation (just as they call the Tacoma 5-foot bed "5.4 foot" and the Colorado 5-foot bed "5.1 foot"). It's the Dakota long bed — Regular Cab and Club Cab — as opposed to the Quad Cab's shorter bed.
   • Dakota bed clarification confirmed: The "6.6-foot" label is Bedslide's designation. The actual Dakota "long bed" (Regular Cab and Club Cab) measures approximately 79 inches interior (~6.5-6.6 feet). The Quad Cab's bed was 5.4 feet (62" interior, covered by 10-6243-CLS in this catalog).
7. Year range clarification: All sources confirm the 6.6-foot long bed was available on:
   • First gen (1987–1996): Regular Cab only (6.5-foot bed)
   • Second gen (1997–2004): Regular Cab (6.5-foot and 8-foot) and Club Cab (6.5-foot); Quad Cab (2000–2004) had the shorter 5.4-foot bed
   • Third/fourth gen (2005–2011): Club Cab and Quad Cab; the 8-foot long bed was eliminated for 2000 Quad Cab models; Regular Cab was discontinued after 2004. The third and fourth gen offered Club Cab with the 6.5-foot bed and Quad Cab with the shorter bed.
   • Confirmed year range for 6.6-foot Dakota bed: 1997–2011 for second gen through end of production, covering Regular Cab and Club Cab configurations. The first gen (1987–1996) used a narrower bed interior that may not match the 43" width — leaving 1997–2011 as the confirmed range. Need to flag first-gen uncertainty.
8. Shipping: LTL freight — confirmed (75" Classic, not an S-model).

BEDSLIDE 1000 Classic | 75" x 43" | Black | Dodge Dakota 6.6-Foot Long Bed | 1997–2011 | SKU: 10-7543-CLB

Verified Fitment

Does NOT fit:

• Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (2000–2011) — the Quad Cab's shorter bed measures approximately 63 inches (~5.4 feet); order 10-6243-CLB for the Dakota Quad Cab bed
• Dodge Dakota 8-foot long bed (Regular Cab, 1997–1999) — different size required for the 8-foot configuration
• Dodge Dakota 1987–1996 (first generation) — bed interior width may differ from the 43" platform; verify before ordering
• Any other truck or SUV — the 43" width is a Dakota-specific dimension; no no other current production truck shares this exact bed interior width
• Any Dakota with a spray-in or drop-in bed liner installed — liner removal required before installation

Bed configuration note: The Dodge Dakota long bed (~6.6 foot) was available on Regular Cab and Club Cab configurations. The Quad Cab — introduced for model year 2000 — traded bed length for passenger space, resulting in the shorter 5.4-foot bed. If you have a Quad Cab Dakota, this is not your SKU. Text (469) 407-7538 and we'll confirm the correct platform.

Component Specifications

Why 43" and not 48"? The Dakota's bed interior width is narrower than full-size truck beds. Full-size platforms (Silverado, F-150, Ram 1500) use a 48" Bedslide width. The Dakota's interior accommodates 43 inches — five inches narrower. Using a 48" platform in a Dakota bed will not fit. This SKU is purpose-engineered for the Dakota's narrower interior.

Tier Guide — Dodge Dakota 6.6-Foot Long Bed

What Is and Is NOT Included

No-drill kit note: No Bedslide-manufactured no-drill factory mount kit is confirmed for the Dodge Dakota. Standard bolt-in installation using existing bed hardware is the confirmed installation method. Some applications may require drilling.

Critical Compatibility

The cab-style distinction is the most common ordering mistake on this SKU.

The Dodge Dakota offered three cab configurations across its production run: Regular Cab, Club Cab (extended cab), and Quad Cab (four-door). The key distinction is bed length:

• Regular Cab and Club Cab: long bed (~6.6 foot) — this SKU
• Quad Cab: short bed (~5.4 foot) — order 10-6243-CLB

The Quad Cab was introduced in 2000 as a family-focused option that traded bed length for rear passenger space. If your Dakota has four full-size doors, you have a Quad Cab — and this SKU will not fit. The 75x43 platform is approximately 12 inches longer than the Quad Cab's interior allows.

The Dakota's bed was also narrower than any full-size truck. The 43-inch width accommodates the Dakota's interior exactly. A 48-inch Bedslide from any full-size platform will not physically fit in a Dakota bed — and a 43-inch Bedslide will not work in any full-size truck bed. These platforms are not interchangeable.

Installation Notes

Skill level: Beginner to intermediate — manageable as a two-person installation.

Estimated time: 1 hour.

Shipping: LTL freight. Residential delivery included. OFAS will contact you after order placement to coordinate delivery scheduling. Inspect for shipping damage before signing the delivery receipt — note any damage on the bill of lading.

Tools required: Basic hand tools (socket set and wrench). Some applications may require drilling.

No no-drill kit available: Bedslide does not manufacture a no-drill factory mount kit for the Dakota. Standard bolt-in installation using existing bed hardware is the confirmed method. Confirm your mounting anchor points are accessible before installation.

Bed liner warning: Bedslide explicitly states installation over spray-in or drop-in liners is not recommended due to thickness variation affecting alignment. Remove liner before installation.

Two-person recommendation: At 73 lb and 75 inches long, this platform is significantly easier to position and align with a second person during initial placement in the Dakota's narrow bed.

Clearance check: Confirm at least 4.5 inches of vertical clearance if running a tonneau cover or truck cap.

Common Questions

My Dakota is a Quad Cab — does this fit?
No. The Quad Cab has a 5.4-foot short bed (~63 inches interior), not the 6.6-foot long bed this SKU is sized for. Order 10-6243-CLB for the Quad Cab. If you're unsure which cab style you have — four full-size doors means you have a Quad Cab; two full-size doors with smaller rear doors means Club Cab.

What's the difference between the 10-7543-CLB (this SKU) and the 10-6243-CLB?
Bed length. The 10-7543-CLB is 75x43 — for the 6.6-foot Regular Cab and Club Cab long bed. The 10-6243-CLB is 62x43 — for the 5.4-foot Quad Cab short bed. Both are Dakota-specific 43" width platforms. Get the cab style right before ordering either.

Will a full-size truck Bedslide fit my Dakota?
No. Full-size Bedslide platforms are 48 inches wide. The Dakota's interior is 43 inches. A 48" platform physically will not fit. This 43" SKU is the only correct Bedslide platform for the Dakota long bed.

Does the slide extend all the way past the tailgate?
No. The Classic operates at 75% (¾) extension — it extends far enough to access everything from beside the tailgate without climbing in, but does not travel completely past the tailgate plane. The Contractor tier (15-7543-CG) offers higher capacity at the same extension.

Is my 2003 Club Cab Dakota a fit?
Yes — the 2003 Dakota Club Cab with the 6.6-foot long bed is a confirmed application for this SKU.

The Obsidian Take

The 10-7543-CLB exists because the Dodge Dakota was a genuinely unique truck — wider than compact trucks, narrower than full-size trucks, and built with a bed interior that didn't match either category. No full-size Bedslide platform fits it, and no mid-size platform spans its length. Bedslide had to build a dedicated 75x43 platform specifically for the Dakota's long bed, and this is it.

The Dakota ran from 1987 to 2011, and a meaningful number of them are still in daily service — particularly in contractor, agricultural, and rural work contexts where the truck's mid-size capacity and V8 engine option made it a workhorse alternative to the full-size segment. If you're still running a Dakota hard and you're still climbing in and out of the bed every day, this is the correct permanent fix.

Classic vs. Contractor on this SKU: the Contractor tier (15-7543-CG) at 1,500 lb adds capacity for operators regularly loading near or above the Classic's limit. For the majority of Dakota long-bed use cases — tools, recreational gear, agricultural loads — the Classic handles it cleanly. If you're running heavy commercial loads routinely, the Contractor is the right call.

On finish: black vs. silver on a legacy work truck is more about personal preference than operational performance. Both finishes hold up to outdoor commercial exposure comparably. Black presents a more aggressive, finished appearance; silver shows the product's construction more clearly. Neither changes what the slide does.

This SKU is for: Dodge Dakota owners (1997–2011) with the Regular Cab or Club Cab 6.6-foot long bed who need a permanent, 1,000 lb cargo access platform that's specifically sized for the Dakota's unique bed interior.

This SKU is NOT for: Quad Cab Dakota owners (order 10-6243-CLB for the 5.4-foot Quad Cab bed), anyone trying to fit a Dakota Bedslide in a full-size truck, anyone expecting a no-drill installation, or anyone whose regular loads push above 1,000 lb (step to the Contractor tier).

Manufacturer Data Disclaimer

Product specifications, fitment data, and feature details are sourced from Bedslide manufacturer documentation and verified third-party technical references current at the time of publication. Bedslide reserves the right to modify product specifications without notice. Confirm cab configuration, bed length, and bed interior width before ordering. OFAS is not responsible for incompatibility resulting from non-disclosed cab configuration differences or bed liner installations.

Prop 65 Warning

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

Non-Returnable Notice

This item is non-returnable once installed or once freight packaging has been opened and the unit placed in a truck bed. Verify cab configuration and bed length before accepting delivery. Questions before ordering? Text (469) 407-7538.