How big is your Box

jaredmmc99 · 01-29-2007, 09:12 AM

im going to buy a double cab Tacoma and untill this weekend was going to go for the short box. I went for another midnight Toyota dealership run(nobody is around at that time to bug you) and took a harder look at the long bed. My question for you is what is your box length and do you find it fully functional. Can you hall 4' x 8' sheets of wood in a short box with the tailgate down? Thanks for your help in advance.

CharlieX · 01-29-2007, 04:29 PM

Well between the wheel wells is about 3.5' - about 4.75' above them. And with the gate up the shortbed has about 5 feet....

LovinMyTaco07 · 01-29-2007, 05:58 PM

I have a long bed... it came in handy when moving a full size bed. The 73.5" length of the bed was a perfect mattresses. Left the tailgate up and leaned them to one side.
The down side is that extra foot of length meant that we couldn't put the truck in our little garage

. Off by 2 inches. Although, even if we had the short bed there wouldn't be enough room for us to walk past the truck once it was parked in there...

topdec · 01-29-2007, 07:07 PM

Things to consider when getting the longbed:

1. As mentioned above, garage length.
2. Will you be driving more in the suburbs or the downtown area, where
parking might be a pain?
3. Intermediate to extreme off-roading? The shorter wheelbase has an
advantage. Although lifts can fix this.

Shortbed owners can probably mention other advantages...

I have the 73.5" bed. IMO, there are 2 bed configs, standard and short. If you look at it this way, you can argue that you're really not getting a longer bed, just a bigger cab.

06tacoma · 01-29-2007, 08:11 PM

i carry a 6ft ladder in the back of my long bed

ducatista · 02-01-2007, 12:24 PM

I got a standard (6ft) bed because of the added wheelbase length.
I tried both and the ride was better (JMHO) on the DC Long Bed.

Andy

Ldytaco05 · 02-01-2007, 03:06 PM

[quote=topdec;4261]Things to consider when getting the longbed:

1. As mentioned above, garage length.
2. Will you be driving more in the suburbs or the downtown area, where
parking might be a pain?
3. Intermediate to extreme off-roading? The shorter wheelbase has an
advantage. Although lifts can fix this.

I agree with you about the pros and cons of the long bed. you can't park in a standard space as with othe vehicles. i have to park at my workplace where there are no vehicles are park across from me. yet driving my "Diva" which has a 6ft bed is as smooth as driving a car. luckily i don't go off-road with my "diva" i don't think she would appreciate getting dirty in her undercarriage

topdec · 02-01-2007, 03:13 PM

Here's the lift height I'm going for as soon as we can afford a different family vehicle. I think the DC-LB looks awesome...

http://www.ttora.com/photos/showphot...00&ppuser=8746

Ldytaco05 · 02-01-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topdec

Here's the lift height I'm going for as soon as we can afford a different family vehicle. I think the DC-LB looks awesome...

http://www.ttora.com/photos/showphot...00&ppuser=8746

was that 6"? that's nice

LovinMyTaco07 · 02-01-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topdec

Here's the lift height I'm going for as soon as we can afford a different family vehicle. I think the DC-LB looks awesome...

http://www.ttora.com/photos/showphot...00&ppuser=8746

That is one nice looking truck!!! When you get that lift you should post some pics of it!

topdec · 02-01-2007, 03:25 PM

I don't know, and I'm afraid that if I pm the poster, I'm going to be sucked into buying the kit right away.

topdec · 02-01-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LovinMyTaco07

That is one nice looking truck!!! When you get that lift you should post some pics of it!

You'll probably get it before I do. My wife wants a Sequoia and I can't see us getting one this year, or next.

LovinMyTaco07 · 02-02-2007, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topdec

You'll probably get it before I do...

Unfortunatly I don't think so...
My wife is pregnant and right now the truck is the perfect height to just slide into the seat and lean in to strap our son in the car seat.

Besides that family friendly height the budget can't afford any gifts for the truck for a while and the first gift will be the cover over the bed.

007Tacoma · 02-02-2007, 06:19 AM

Even if I had gotten a double cab, I would have gone with the long bed. I have just used the junk out of it, and, sometimes, it isn't even enough.

AZtacoma07 · 02-12-2007, 08:28 PM

I went with the long bed too...It is a bit harder to park (I'm still not used to the length yet) but am able to fit a powered paraglider, with a quad behind it. Just depends what you need it for and what you actually use it for...

007Tacoma · 02-13-2007, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZtacoma07

I went with the long bed too...It is a bit harder to park (I'm still not used to the length yet) but am able to fit a powered paraglider, with a quad behind it. Just depends what you need it for and what you actually use it for...

That sounds like an awesome setup. I used to see paragliders all the time in the Four Corners area. That looks like a ton of fun. I am a bit confused on how one learns it without hands on training.

What kind of quad do you have? I am looking into getting one when I move to San Antonio (provided my father-in-law doesn't give my wife back her old one.)

BTW - Post picks! That setup sounds like it would look awesome.

lsocoee · 03-02-2007, 07:29 PM

I also went for the regular bed. I just bought the truck and I've been itching for something big to haul. The only things so far are a few 6 foot ladders for Mardi Gras.

Yes, it is more difficult to park, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I went from a 94 Continental to the 07 DC regular(6') bed.

mikedickbek · 03-02-2007, 09:06 PM

I've got the extra cab with the standard bed. I'd never get a short bed... just seems like you'd be limiting yourself on what you can haul. Even if you're not usually putting things back there, I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
Long bed all the way!

Ldytaco05 · 03-03-2007, 05:33 AM

yay!!! long bed rules.

007Tacoma · 03-03-2007, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsocoee

I also went for the regular bed. I just bought the truck and I've been itching for something big to haul. The only things so far are a few 6 foot ladders for Mardi Gras.

Yes, it is more difficult to park, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I went from a 94 Continental to the 07 DC regular(6') bed.

Where are you located? We are looking at having a TacomaWorld Gathering in the San Antonio / Austin area. If you are in the Gulf Coast area (guess from your Mardi Gras comment), you should try to join us! Here is a link to the thread for it. Let us know if you are interested!

Also, WELCOME TO TW!

01-29-2007, 09:12 AM	#1
jaredmmc99 Member Joined: Oct 2006, #116 Posts: 41	How big is your Box im going to buy a double cab Tacoma and untill this weekend was going to go for the short box. I went for another midnight Toyota dealership run(nobody is around at that time to bug you) and took a harder look at the long bed. My question for you is what is your box length and do you find it fully functional. Can you hall 4' x 8' sheets of wood in a short box with the tailgate down? Thanks for your help in advance.

01-29-2007, 05:58 PM	#3
LovinMyTaco07 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #184 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 27 Posts: 205	I have a long bed... it came in handy when moving a full size bed. The 73.5" length of the bed was a perfect mattresses. Left the tailgate up and leaned them to one side. The down side is that extra foot of length meant that we couldn't put the truck in our little garage . Off by 2 inches. Although, even if we had the short bed there wouldn't be enough room for us to walk past the truck once it was parked in there... __________________ 2007 Double Cab Prerunner V6 LB TRD Sport Indigo Ink Pearl

01-29-2007, 07:07 PM	#4
topdec Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #461 Posts: 130	Things to consider when getting the longbed: 1. As mentioned above, garage length. 2. Will you be driving more in the suburbs or the downtown area, where parking might be a pain? 3. Intermediate to extreme off-roading? The shorter wheelbase has an advantage. Although lifts can fix this. Shortbed owners can probably mention other advantages... I have the 73.5" bed. IMO, there are 2 bed configs, standard and short. If you look at it this way, you can argue that you're really not getting a longer bed, just a bigger cab. __________________ 07 White DC-LB Sport V6

01-29-2007, 08:11 PM	#5
06tacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #407 Location: Tampa FL Age: 21 Posts: 412 06 PreRunner SR5 XS-P Trd Longbed Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L 20" enkei wheel,BFG G-Force tires, BHLM, Smoked tail lights, 2 RE Audio 10s, Quantom 900watt amp,10000K HIDs headlights and fog lamps,Borla exhaust, Borla drop in filter,Debadged tailgate,Painted black tacoma badges	i carry a 6ft ladder in the back of my long bed __________________

02-01-2007, 03:06 PM	#7
Ldytaco05 it's all about me Joined: Sep 2006, #46 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,195	[quote=topdec;4261]Things to consider when getting the longbed: 1. As mentioned above, garage length. 2. Will you be driving more in the suburbs or the downtown area, where parking might be a pain? 3. Intermediate to extreme off-roading? The shorter wheelbase has an advantage. Although lifts can fix this. I agree with you about the pros and cons of the long bed. you can't park in a standard space as with othe vehicles. i have to park at my workplace where there are no vehicles are park across from me. yet driving my "Diva" which has a 6ft bed is as smooth as driving a car. luckily i don't go off-road with my "diva" i don't think she would appreciate getting dirty in her undercarriage __________________ Ldytaco05

01-29-2007, 04:29 PM	#2
CharlieX Member Joined: Jan 2007, #775 Posts: 49	Well between the wheel wells is about 3.5' - about 4.75' above them. And with the gate up the shortbed has about 5 feet....

02-01-2007, 12:24 PM	#6
ducatista Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #564 Posts: 20	I got a standard (6ft) bed because of the added wheelbase length. I tried both and the ride was better (JMHO) on the DC Long Bed. Andy

02-01-2007, 03:13 PM	#8
topdec Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #461 Posts: 130	Here's the lift height I'm going for as soon as we can afford a different family vehicle. I think the DC-LB looks awesome... http://www.ttora.com/photos/showphot...00&ppuser=8746 __________________ 07 White DC-LB Sport V6

02-01-2007, 03:25 PM	#11
topdec Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #461 Posts: 130	I don't know, and I'm afraid that if I pm the poster, I'm going to be sucked into buying the kit right away. __________________ 07 White DC-LB Sport V6

02-02-2007, 06:19 AM	#14
007Tacoma Moderator, Super Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,644 08 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long-Bed 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, gotta do something about this suspension!!!	Even if I had gotten a double cab, I would have gone with the long bed. I have just used the junk out of it, and, sometimes, it isn't even enough. __________________ Old Ride: 2007 Tacoma PreRunner Access Cab 2.7L I4 w/ 5 speed manual tranny (Impulse Red Pearl) New Ride: 2008 Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab 4.0L V6 w/ 5 speed auto tranny (Black Sand Pearl) *Motto: "I don't mod to go fast. I mod to look good going slow"* Mods: TacomaWorld.com Sticker * URD True Cold Air Intake * Debadged * Black Headlight Mod (BHLM) * 30% Window Tint Access LE Tonneau * Bed Mat * OEM Daytime Running Lights (DRL) w/ Switch * Fogs-On-Anytime Mod * Alternating Turn-Signal Mod Canvas Seat Covers * Pioneer Stereo * iPod Connection * PAC steering wheel remote Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes) * Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16

02-12-2007, 08:28 PM	#15
AZtacoma07 Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #879 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 17	I went with the long bed too...It is a bit harder to park (I'm still not used to the length yet) but am able to fit a powered paraglider, with a quad behind it. Just depends what you need it for and what you actually use it for...

03-02-2007, 07:29 PM	#17
lsocoee refuses to eat awesomesauce Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Age: 27 Posts: 4,139 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I also went for the regular bed. I just bought the truck and I've been itching for something big to haul. The only things so far are a few 6 foot ladders for Mardi Gras. Yes, it is more difficult to park, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I went from a 94 Continental to the 07 DC regular(6') bed.

03-02-2007, 09:06 PM	#18
mikedickbek Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #865 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 13	I've got the extra cab with the standard bed. I'd never get a short bed... just seems like you'd be limiting yourself on what you can haul. Even if you're not usually putting things back there, I think it's better to be safe than sorry. Long bed all the way! __________________ -Mike 1978 FJ40 2006 Tacoma

03-03-2007, 05:33 AM	#19
Ldytaco05 it's all about me Joined: Sep 2006, #46 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,195	yay!!! long bed rules. __________________ Ldytaco05

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