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Short Bed vs. Long Bed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by iwant1, Oct 11, 2011.

  1. Oct 11, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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    RogueLeader

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    I like my short bed. I didn't have a choice since my truck is an Off-Road. However, I have found that this truck is still a little long on some of the trails I've been on. A long bed would have gotten me hung up several times, especially going into or out of washes. I've drug my clevis hitch a couple of times.
     
  2. Oct 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM
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    Thanks for all of the input....I actually found a DCLB, just as I wanted...4x4 in superwhite.......I am happy to have found exactly what I wanted. Again..thanks for the input.
     
  3. Oct 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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    DCLB Lifted FTW! however I do like the short beds, but I needed the extra space when hauling bikes/gear.

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  4. Oct 12, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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  5. Oct 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM
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    Is there a lot of difference in size from a short to long bed? Isn't half a foot to a foot difference?
     
  6. Oct 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM
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    5' to 6'
     
  7. Oct 12, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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    Lol a big difference!
     
  8. Oct 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM
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    well said.
     
  9. Oct 13, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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    I have a short bed and don't like it. I wish they made long bed for OR
     
  10. Oct 13, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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    Can't really haul much in a short bed. Long bed isn't THAT much better but at least its a 'full size short bed'. On the other hand, wheeling sucks on a long bed... lol

    I'll let you decide, but I hope my pic speaks for itself.... long beds just look better :)

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  11. Oct 13, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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    I know not practical for you.... ACCESS CAB FTW
     
  12. Oct 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
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  13. Oct 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
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  14. Oct 13, 2011 at 11:21 PM
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  15. Oct 13, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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    you don't have to lie to kick it man manual trannys do what you want when you want it kinda like an asian hooker ;)

    Long bed for the win you can put dirtbikes back there and sleep in it put a camper on it or whatever you want to do man long beds will do it and they look bad ass i saw one the other day and they stand out in a good way they almost look like a full size truck
     
  16. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:07 AM
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    ya'll jelly?
     
  17. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:18 AM
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    I jam
     
  18. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:24 AM
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    :cool: Lifted LONGBED!!

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  19. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:47 AM
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    I love my dbl cab lb!!

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  20. Oct 14, 2011 at 8:06 AM
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