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Short box vs Long box

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jonny_jard, Aug 9, 2008.

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Long Bed vs. Short Bed

  1. Long Bed

    2,122 vote(s)
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  2. Short Bed

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  1. Oct 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Yeah, you and every other shortbed owner.

    "Hey, killer trailer man!"
    "Yeah, I bought it to put my stuff in because my lunch box bed can't fit shit."
    "Cool bro!"
     
  2. Oct 18, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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    Kevinztaco

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    I love the long bed. It look more proportionate with the truck. I bought the short bed because I don't haul a lot of stuffs in the back. Plus, I need a little garage space for my motorcycle.
     
  3. Oct 19, 2013 at 9:13 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Of your girlfriend :rimshot: .... :laughing:
     
  4. Oct 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    At least you're not in denial like the rest. Nice to see there are some honest shortbed owners out there.
     
  5. Oct 20, 2013 at 6:42 AM
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    WeberSarge

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    Stock for now...
    I wanted a long bed , couldn't find one and bought the DCSB , regretted it ever since . 'Nuff said .
    Sarge
     
  6. Oct 21, 2013 at 5:56 PM
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    xxxotiknightz

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    Saw this at work.... It would have fit if he had a long bed.
     
  7. Oct 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Shortbed fail! ^
     
  8. Oct 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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    Looks like it fits to me :notsure:
     
  9. Oct 21, 2013 at 6:26 PM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    x2. Tailgate would have to be down in a long bed too. I would know since I've owned a long bed and now have a short bed and had to have the tailgate down on both for my dirt bike.
     
  10. Oct 21, 2013 at 6:46 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    It looks like the bike is bigger than the truck... Oh wait, it is!

    DCLB > than SB.
     
  11. Oct 21, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    Like I said, would have to do the same thing in a long bed. SB >penis
     
  12. Oct 21, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    :eek:

    Wut...
     
  13. Oct 21, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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    I had a long bed and I had to keep the tailgate down on it to haul my dirt bike. My dirt bike is shorter than that motorcycle. So that can't be a short bed "fail." That should be a win because that's a big load for any kind of tacoma bed.
     
  14. Oct 22, 2013 at 5:31 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    One good bump and "SNAP" goes the tailgate! Haha

    Don't get mad at everyone else because you got rid of your LB and made the mistake of buying a SB.
     
  15. Oct 22, 2013 at 5:35 AM
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    Boone

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    My KTM fits just fine with the tailgate up. Just sayin'.
    KTM+Gear+LB= Win
    KTM+Gear+SB= Not So Much Win
     
  16. Oct 22, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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    ToyotaKTMracing The Blue Warrior

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    I got rid of it because I wanted a DC, but didn't like the look of the LB. I like them, but wasn't my taste. The SB suits my needs anyway. And how in the hell would a tailgate snap on a bump? I have to take an hour drive off road to go to where I ride. Tons of bumps and pot holes. My tailgate is still there. I don't see why you're so serious about short beds being horrible. You monitor this thread and say nonsense shit about a short bed because you have a long bed. Don't start crap and attack people who have them. I like both. It's a damn truck, not a life or death situation like you think it is.
     
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  17. Oct 22, 2013 at 8:59 AM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

    ToyotaKTMracing The Blue Warrior

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    Really? I even had mine diagonal :confused: Maybe mine was 5'11" lol

    Edit: Oh, and you know that motorcycle is longer than a dirt bike. You can't tell me that bike would fit in a long bed with the tailgate up. There's no way.
     
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  18. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    Yeah it fits fine diagonal with some room to spare, 250 SX. Yeah it is definitely longer but I bet it'd go if you let some air out of the tires. 92.7" overall length for a Shadow, my bed measures about 93" on the diagonal.:D
     
  19. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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    ToyotaKTMracing The Blue Warrior

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    Interesting. Mine is a 250 too. Maybe I had something wrong. Lol. Oh well. And what about whats behind the tire on the motorcycle? What it clear the tailgate?
     
  20. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM
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    well for the going argument, even if the gate was down on both trucks, there is more leverage on the SB tailgate.

    I would say that guys pretty brave, that is a heavy bike for the gate.
     

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