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Help me choose which Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ShtrMcGavin, May 22, 2009.

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Which should I buy?

  1. TRD Sport Long Bed $18.5k

    54 vote(s)
    34.4%
  2. TRD Off Road $17.5k

    60 vote(s)
    38.2%
  3. TRD Sport Short Bed $17.5k

    40 vote(s)
    25.5%
  4. Keep waiting

    3 vote(s)
    1.9%
  1. May 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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    BUZZ5

    BUZZ5 Well-Known Member

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    Although they are all nice trucks,if it were me I would jump on the long bed.I love my truck ,but wish I woulda went w/the long bed.Overall,the lb seems like the best deal anyway,but if you can get em down anymore the deal would be that much sweeter.Good luck!
     
  2. May 22, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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    MANDINGO420

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    i got a LB and it looks so much better lifted, than a shortbed... looks bigger, and people tell me that it looks like a full size... I bought mine brand new, and they wanted me to take a SB cause they didnt have a
    LB. I had to wait for a LB for three day's.
     
  3. May 22, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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    ST77

    ST77 Wandering doesn't mean you're lost

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  4. May 23, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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    Sport Longbed. I put a canopy on mine. Lots of covered secured space and looks good too. Alternatively, if offroading is most important, the shorter wheel base may be prefered?
    geolink
     
  5. May 23, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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    Untamed_SS

    Untamed_SS Stayed Up Too Late

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    Looks like the long bed is a popular choice, but I just don't really like how long it looks. It is still a Tacoma though, I'd drive it over a Ford or Chevy any day.

    I chose option #3. It has a lift, so there is a posibility that the previous owner took it off roading. Might consider that as well.
     
  6. May 23, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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    w8n4mud

    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    I admit, I'm not a big fan of the long bed on a double cab (assumption), but with the mileage being 32K on an 05 I would highly suggest the better choice. Besides the 3" lift will help offset the length. Pictures?
     
  7. May 23, 2009 at 7:49 PM
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    ShtrMcGavin

    ShtrMcGavin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bought #1! Its badass and drives great although when the wheel is turned all the way it rubs.. Any ideas to solve? Im thinkin either spacers or new control arms cause thats what its rubbing against
     
  8. May 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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    MANDINGO420

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    DUDE..... where r the pix?...........pretty sure we all wana c it....:)
     
  9. May 26, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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    ShtrMcGavin

    ShtrMcGavin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey sorry it took me so long to get some pics up but here it is, a little dirty and taken with my cell phone so I'll have to steal the g/f's camera for a little bit after it gets a bath.
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    Thank you everyone for all the comments and votes it really helped in my decision making
     
  10. May 26, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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    ShtrMcGavin

    ShtrMcGavin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So far loving it... It drives great, not to difficult to maneuver a Little rubbing issue so Im going to get some 1.25" spacers and hopefully that will solve the problem
     
  11. May 26, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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    ShtrMcGavin

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    Im already looking for the n-fab sliders and to take the headlights apart and paint the housing next weekend I think that will make it look a lot meaner
     
  12. May 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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    imsikotic

    imsikotic If u cant stand behind our troops. Stand in front

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    #1 is def the best deal. Go for it!!! Good luck.
     
  13. May 26, 2009 at 11:12 AM
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    ShtrMcGavin

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    Haha I did!
     
  14. May 26, 2009 at 3:03 PM
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    imsikotic If u cant stand behind our troops. Stand in front

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    sorry a little late.. LOL!! Looks Great!!
     
  15. May 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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    Nice..............................! Blackout the head lights:)
     
  16. Apr 20, 2011 at 10:49 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    You weren't that late after all
     
  17. Apr 20, 2011 at 10:50 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    But you said to search ......
     
  18. Apr 21, 2011 at 11:20 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I didn't
     

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