Your opinion on regular cabs

cbcs1987 · 08-10-2008, 02:04 PM

I'm looking into getting a tacoma 4x4 and I was curious about everyones opinions on regular cabs. Obviously the amount of space isn't incredible behind the seat, but just what kind of room is there? I'm a big hunter and fisher. Is there room for a gun case or gun rack? If anybody has any input feel free to yell. Whats some things yall are able to haul behind the seat?

BulletToothTony · 08-10-2008, 02:10 PM

I have a 07 access cab prerunner and the extra space is nice but if i had it do over again i might have gone with a single cab 4x4.

zombot · 08-10-2008, 02:15 PM

well, i have a reg cab, and i think it's great.
better than having a ton of space and not making use of it.
the space behind the seat depends of course on your seat position.

i just installed a gun rack last week. fits great. the hooks are behind the headrests and don't touch- and they are BIG hooks.
something like this, but the hooks are different.

behind the seat i have a tacklebox of emergency equipment, a one gallon gas can (empty) and some other odds and ends.
if i go shopping i can easily put two or three bags back there.
there is room to install a net to keep loose stuff in place, which i have.
i've also seen these plastic organizers, but don't think i need them. the locking one is good for a small gun though.

you can find them here, as well as other places.
http://www.truckstuffusa.com/deeco85.html

even down to $16 options like this.

i love making the most of my reg cab. i literally only bought a bed box for tarps, bed blanket, and a place to put small luggage when there are two of us in the cab.

cbcs1987 · 08-10-2008, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the help so far... To give you an idea of my size im about 5'9 or so...maybe 5'8....weighin about 150ish. I also don't sit like a gangster lol... so I doubt I'd slide the seat back all the way....

zombot · 08-10-2008, 02:42 PM

i just went and snapped these.
the pics don't do it justice, there is a nice wedge of available space in the lower portion.

if i wanted to drill into the rear wall, i'm sure i could mount a shotgun or rifle perfectly in that middle space.
i think if you cut out and removed the center 'child' seat belt you could lay one of those organizers back there.

i'd say the amount of space up top is from the driver's seatbelt on the wall,and back....and then gets progressively wider toward the bottom.

i'm 6 ft, 200 pounds, and my seat is slid back enough to drop a a small storage crate in thatnotch in the bench seat by the cupholder console. (when you see a bench seat, you'll know what i'm talkin' about.) it could go about 6 inches forward, and about 4 inches inches back with my size.

cbcs1987 · 08-10-2008, 02:46 PM

Nice lookin there. Thanks for the pics. I have the same gun rack in my ol truck. Was your seat slid all the way back in those pictures?

zombot · 08-10-2008, 02:48 PM

sorry, i was updating while you were posting- no, i could slide it back about 3 or 4 more inches.

and pretty much the carpet you see on the floor, plus some, is capable of storage with the seat upright.

08-10-2008, 02:04 PM	#1
cbcs1987 E. Tennessee huntin,fishin, redneck Joined: Apr 2008, #5670 Location: East Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 156 07 White Taco 4x4,87 mazda 2007 Access Cab Manual v6 westin black bull bar, UWS low profile black toolbox, Sockmonkey camo TRD stickers. Installing around new years: Toytec 3" lift. 265/75/16	Your opinion on regular cabs I'm looking into getting a tacoma 4x4 and I was curious about everyones opinions on regular cabs. Obviously the amount of space isn't incredible behind the seat, but just what kind of room is there? I'm a big hunter and fisher. Is there room for a gun case or gun rack? If anybody has any input feel free to yell. Whats some things yall are able to haul behind the seat?

08-10-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
BulletToothTony Why so serious? Joined: Feb 2008, #4833 Location: Huntsville, Texas Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 347 07 Black Prerunner SR5 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 Volant Cold Air intake, 5% tint on rear windows, 20% on the front, blue interior neon, Blue neon ground effects kit, 2 Pioneer 6"x9" front speakers, 2 Alpine 6 1/2" rear speakers, debadged, Flowmaster 40 single in dual out, Scangauge II.	I have a 07 access cab prerunner and the extra space is nice but if i had it do over again i might have gone with a single cab 4x4. __________________ Brett TEXAS Some men just want to watch the world burn.

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08-10-2008, 02:15 PM	#3
zombot Scavenger Joined: Jul 2008, #7791 Location: savannah Posts: 289 08 white debadged panda 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 4 cylinder bull bar and offroad lights, tool box and other minor storage mods	well, i have a reg cab, and i think it's great. better than having a ton of space and not making use of it. the space behind the seat depends of course on your seat position. i just installed a gun rack last week. fits great. the hooks are behind the headrests and don't touch- and they are BIG hooks. something like this, but the hooks are different. behind the seat i have a tacklebox of emergency equipment, a one gallon gas can (empty) and some other odds and ends. if i go shopping i can easily put two or three bags back there. there is room to install a net to keep loose stuff in place, which i have. i've also seen these plastic organizers, but don't think i need them. the locking one is good for a small gun though. you can find them here, as well as other places. http://www.truckstuffusa.com/deeco85.html even down to $16 options like this. i love making the most of my reg cab. i literally only bought a bed box for tarps, bed blanket, and a place to put small luggage when there are two of us in the cab.

08-10-2008, 02:35 PM	#4
cbcs1987 E. Tennessee huntin,fishin, redneck Joined: Apr 2008, #5670 Location: East Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 156 07 White Taco 4x4,87 mazda 2007 Access Cab Manual v6 westin black bull bar, UWS low profile black toolbox, Sockmonkey camo TRD stickers. Installing around new years: Toytec 3" lift. 265/75/16	Thanks for the help so far... To give you an idea of my size im about 5'9 or so...maybe 5'8....weighin about 150ish. I also don't sit like a gangster lol... so I doubt I'd slide the seat back all the way....

08-10-2008, 02:42 PM	#5
zombot Scavenger Joined: Jul 2008, #7791 Location: savannah Posts: 289 08 white debadged panda 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 4 cylinder bull bar and offroad lights, tool box and other minor storage mods	i just went and snapped these. the pics don't do it justice, there is a nice wedge of available space in the lower portion. if i wanted to drill into the rear wall, i'm sure i could mount a shotgun or rifle perfectly in that middle space. i think if you cut out and removed the center 'child' seat belt you could lay one of those organizers back there. i'd say the amount of space up top is from the driver's seatbelt on the wall,and back....and then gets progressively wider toward the bottom. i'm 6 ft, 200 pounds, and my seat is slid back enough to drop a a small storage crate in thatnotch in the bench seat by the cupholder console. (when you see a bench seat, you'll know what i'm talkin' about.) it could go about 6 inches forward, and about 4 inches inches back with my size.

08-10-2008, 02:46 PM	#6
cbcs1987 E. Tennessee huntin,fishin, redneck Joined: Apr 2008, #5670 Location: East Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 156 07 White Taco 4x4,87 mazda 2007 Access Cab Manual v6 westin black bull bar, UWS low profile black toolbox, Sockmonkey camo TRD stickers. Installing around new years: Toytec 3" lift. 265/75/16	Nice lookin there. Thanks for the pics. I have the same gun rack in my ol truck. Was your seat slid all the way back in those pictures?

08-10-2008, 02:48 PM	#7
zombot Scavenger Joined: Jul 2008, #7791 Location: savannah Posts: 289 08 white debadged panda 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 4 cylinder bull bar and offroad lights, tool box and other minor storage mods	sorry, i was updating while you were posting- no, i could slide it back about 3 or 4 more inches. and pretty much the carpet you see on the floor, plus some, is capable of storage with the seat upright.