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Are long beds made in mexico or TX?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mustangwilly, Feb 29, 2016.

  1. Feb 29, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    mustangwilly

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    I finally got my VIN and it starts with a 3 which I read is made in Mexico. I was under impression that the LB were made in TX. Can someone verify? I just hope the dealer didn't order me a SB.
     
  2. Feb 29, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    So the 1st digit isn't the country code?
     
  3. Feb 29, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    The first digit will tell you where it was made. 3 is Baja, 5 is Texas.
     
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    That's what I thought but I was under the impression that all long beds were made in TX. Is that not true? Just worried that the dealer ordered me a SB.
     
  5. Feb 29, 2016 at 2:41 PM
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    smitty99

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    I doubt that's the case.

    Call the dealer and confirm.
     
  7. Feb 29, 2016 at 2:48 PM
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    Look at the 4th character in the VIN. If it is a C, it is DCSB, if it is D, it is DCLB.
     
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    Lots of conjecture and misinformation floating around, so I'll try to muddy the waters a bit more. I've never read that all long beds are made in Texas. I have read that all access cabs (which have long beds) are built in Texas. I only have first hand knowledge of 2 access cabs...my 2013 PreRunner and my son's 2016 TRD Sport. Both built in Texas.
     
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  9. Feb 29, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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    Thanks it is a D.
     
  10. Feb 29, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    I believe that is correct BKill...that Baja only makes DC trucks. But I have seen DCLB VINs from both plants, so both will do LB trucks.
     
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    My 2nd gen long bed was made in Mexico.
    They make longbeds at both plants.
     
  12. Feb 29, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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  13. Feb 29, 2016 at 3:04 PM
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    North America?
     
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  14. Feb 29, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Mine is a trd sport 4x4 DCLB and is made in Texas.
     
  15. Feb 29, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    you mean ACLB? :D
     
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    V6 DCSB or DCLB can be made in either Mexico or Texas. Bed length doesnt matter.

    All Access cabs and DC I-4s are made in Texas.

    Hope that helps.
     
  17. Feb 29, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    I dont think he has the truck yet..
     
  18. Feb 29, 2016 at 7:08 PM
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    he's afraid the dealer ordered him the other bed..
     
  19. Feb 29, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    Then,

    VIN starting in 5=Texas assembled

    VIN starting in 3=Mejico assembled
     
  20. Feb 29, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    Bingo!
     

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