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Long-bed vs Short-bed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by coughlig, Sep 29, 2017.

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  1. Oct 1, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    This would be my choice too if i didn't have 3 kids. I had a 1991 Ford F-150 in this configuration. I loved that truck.
     
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  2. Oct 1, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    I forgot about this one. Yep, my DCSB just barely fits with room for me to get around it to my shop area.
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    I've never been in a situation where I thought, "I really wish/need a long bed."
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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  5. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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  6. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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  7. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:58 PM
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    No matter what they say, long beds can crawl too. Initially wanted a short bed, but glad I have the long bed now. Can load more in to the bed. If you're tall like me you can sleep in it. Love my trail limo.
    IMG_1368.jpg
     
    uhplifted, Oct 1, 2017
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  8. Oct 1, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    Every time I see a LB now I think of a wiener-dog

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    Simple the long bed isnt offered in a manual transmission. I wanted a manual and had to settle for the short bed. The minute they allow long bed manual trannys i will be switching.
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2017 at 9:46 PM
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    short bed.....for my purposes its all i need. the only things i generally haul are skis and bikes just a fun moutain vehicle for me and way more practical than a jeep. also easier to park and maneuver short bed imho.....if i ever need toncarry something bigger i put the tailgate down and use ratchet straps
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2017 at 9:47 PM
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    Everyones got their needs..... It's not like one is intrinsically better than the other, it's all about what you need the truck for. Congrats on the SB, trails and parking lots are easier I'm sure.
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2017 at 10:19 PM
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    I have a SB because it's easy to maneuver & I can fit most stuff from the hardware store.
     
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  13. Oct 2, 2017 at 5:31 AM
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    Until Toyota makes the bed 48" wide between the wheels wells a lot of folks will never buy a LB. it's a bit silly really, I think it's at 47" now. Could easily add an inch.
     
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  14. Oct 2, 2017 at 6:17 AM
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    Yeah, it would be nice to be able to stack up sheets of plywood in the bed..... But then it would be even harder to fit in some of those tight spots off road.
     
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  15. Oct 2, 2017 at 6:28 AM
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    Personally, I think complaints of the DCLB being really long are a bit exaggerated.
     
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  16. Oct 2, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    If you have a SB and are used to looking at those dimensions I could see how the LB would look pretty long.
     
    Toyo_newb, Oct 2, 2017
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  17. Oct 2, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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    I went long bed and haven't had any trouble on the trails. Obviously, the long bed is more functional from a truck perspective but it is a little more difficult to navigate around a cramped parking garage. That being said, I haven't hit anything so I guess its fine.

    Also, one big thing for me is the way it looks proportionally. I feel like the longer bed helps to offset the ridiculously long snout on the truck.
     
    bsacamano, Oct 2, 2017
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  18. Oct 2, 2017 at 6:45 AM
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    It really isn't that big though. The AC/DCSB are already longer than most passenger cars.
     
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  19. Oct 2, 2017 at 6:47 AM
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