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3rd Gen, Long bed vs. Short bed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Woodrow F Call, Mar 3, 2016.

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  1. Mar 14, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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  2. Mar 14, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    I'm having fun reading this thread... guys measuring their beds like if they're measuring dicks.
    On topic. I'm coming from a car and this is my first truck so im sure a SBDB will more than fit my needs. I have an office job, I don't off road, she'll be pavement princess, most hauling I'll ever do is the weekend trips to Sams Club, although I'm sure I'll be pretty popular on moving day when someone needs help lugging their crap. As others have pointed out, if I wanted or needed a larger truck I would've gone full size.
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    Same options, every other trim is LB. TRD Sport DCSB is manual only and the only option for a SB in Canada.
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    Different strokes for different folks
    I need a long bed because I do construction.
     
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  6. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    No SR5 DCSB manual ?
     
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  7. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    Nope!
     
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  8. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    Huh , thats news to me

    Seems odd they've made our options even more limited

    Having said that DCLBFTMFW
     
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    Can't get a manual transmission TRD OR in a long bed :( and I had to have my stick!
     
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  10. Mar 15, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    And I almost unplugged my headphone here at work since I thought there was no sound.. You almost got me there..


    Do you carry long things?.. Yes?, then get a long bed..it's 12inches...that twelve inches let's me carry 2 ft longer kayaks without a hitch'd extender...

    Looks is the only thing that makes me sometime wish id bought a short bed, but I more often need the long bed. I think the looks point is only because of the street tires the Sport comes with. I just need Off-road tires to complete the proportions.

    SB may be easier to pull forward into a spot but not by much...you always back into your spots anyway, car or truck :)

    And to the point of DCLB being long enough that we should have just bought a full-size, try getting a consistent 22-24 mpg commute mpg with a full size that's over 1000 lbs heavier.

    The only noteable difference in the two is Off-road capability, (break-over angle, and turn around on the trail)..

    Get what YOU want.
     
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  11. May 22, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    DCLBFTW

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    I went from a F150 crew cab to a TACOMA OR DCSB. I never needed a LB and if I do, I'll use a trailer. For off-roading, I would think the longer wheel base would make it bottom out more.
     
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    LB is more useful
    LB looks better

    Too bad no 6MT doesn't come in LB
    So I am stuck in my ugly SB that looks like a man who lifts weights but doesn't do legs
     
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    I've said this before, when I had the shortbed, I often wished I had more room to haul more stuff. Since owning the longbed, I've never thought I had too much room.
     
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    Dclb all day. I only say that because I have two dirt bikes and regularly go camping with 4 people plus dogs and gear. I will also say it's really doesn't feel as long as it looks when you drive it. I have no problems parking it. Also I commute to San fransico a lot for work and I haven't had any trouble yet. But I will say the back up camera helps a lot.

    My the main problem I have is when I take it off road. The break over angle sucks at stock height! Not a huge problem because i plan of lifting it, but if you are buying a Tacoma to off road and not haul stuff then the dcsb is a better route to go.
     
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    Love the tent...Where did you get it? I go camping on my BMW R1200gs and sometimes want to take the truck...Perfect tent
     
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    DCSB here. Came from F150's with long beds and don't recall ever using the full bed. I was open to both LB and SB for the Tacoma, and ultimately ended up with SB because I would have had to wait longer for a LB. I do enjoy the maneuverability of the SB.
     
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    Doing some research, dug up this old thread from the dead. About to retire my '99 TRD OR xtra cab, it has been my city daily driver for over 18 years.

    Got a TRD OR DCLB on order, scheduled to be built Jan 29th. I'm imagining a massive difference going from a 1st gen KC to a 3rd gen DCLB. Anyone else made a similar transition, and if so, how was it?
     
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