Long Bed vs. Short Bed

Obviously the wheelbase is different on them but after that what's the difference? If someone says "well one is long & one is short" I've got an Ignore button for ya.

 

Wheelbase and bed legnth. There's a huge BS thread on it in 2nd gen

 

That's literally the difference.

 

Might weigh less.

 

I didn't know this needed a thread.


It's pretty much bed length and wheelbase. Full sizes are pretty much the same way.

 

That's it, huh well, chalk this one up to I don't have a truck yet & still learning these things.

 

If you're big into off-roading I'd go with the SB. Shorter wheel base makes it much easier to nav obstacles and lower your chance of dragging something. My two cents...

 

If the OR could have a long bed, I would have gotten that.

Not as good easy to park in the city (parallel parking on the street), but more utility.

 

It's about 12". I came from a 2 door Wrangler to a 2015 4 door long bed. The long bed drives like a limo. The Jeep could easily make a u turn on a single lane dirt road and there is no way the long bed wouldn't come close. If your going to buy one drive them both and see how sharp you can make a U turn. I can deal with it because I need a long bed and it drives live a dream compared to the Wrangler.

 

yea that what I figured. Lessen the chance of getting high centered going over a short hill

 

Well, one is long & and one is short. Lol

 

J/k

 

OR is not available in a DC LB. So if you want a locker or ATRAC you need the short bed.

Turning radius is 44ft for a long bed. 40ft for a short bed. Might not seem like a big difference, but it makes the truck much more maneuverable.

 

Not available in 2nd gen. *

 

you won the ignore Contest, Congratulations

 

im sure he wont lose sleep over it

 

I'm sure he won't either but you gotta follow thru with it

 

At that rate, you'll have no one to talk to in a year.

 

Can you say pot-stirring son of a bitch? Sure you can.