1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: My Gen 3 brake upgrade Automatic gate lock for ‘20 2019 radio head unit replacement Transmission Fluid Temperature PIDs for Torque Pro and NOW APPLE! Factory Radio Replacement - Carplay Installed new stitched leather steering wheel cover

Long-bed vs Short-bed

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

Page 26 of 39
  1. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:02 AM
    #501
    ORsouthpaw

    #501
    ORsouthpaw Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2016
    Member:
    #178763
    Messages:
    54
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Off Road
    Mods coming soon...
    I went to a short bed Taco from my F350 CC long bed. It’s my 4th Toyota. I was very skeptical at first but in reality I find that in all but a few situations the SB works. That said I will be going back to a full size truck because let’s just be honest... all Tacoma Trucks are really short beds in the real world.

    D08360AE-3284-49C3-8836-B26F6732182B.jpg
    1975BA49-CE9C-4FF6-8858-B0B210AB6340.jpg
     
    ORsouthpaw, Jun 16, 2018
    #501
    Misfit, Sand Dog, shakerhood and 2 others like this.
  2. Jun 24, 2018 at 12:16 PM
    #502
    FLYH2O

    #502
    FLYH2O Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2016
    Member:
    #192219
    Messages:
    124
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma TRD Sport Blue


    I own a 8' bed truck as well. The ultra short beds are great for groceries and thats about it. A mini van has more room.

    My short 6'6" bed Tacoma is pretty much on the border of being useless as a truck but a least a motorcycle fits kinda
     
    FLYH2O, Jun 24, 2018
    #502
    Misfit and INSAYN[QUOTED] like this.
  3. Jun 24, 2018 at 12:21 PM
    #503
    na8rboy

    #503
    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2012
    Member:
    #80024
    Messages:
    3,675
    WI
    Vehicle:
    18 DCLB SPORT CEMENT
    6'-1"
     
    na8rboy, Jun 24, 2018
    #503
    Misfit, jetfishn and riz_atx like this.
  4. Jun 24, 2018 at 12:26 PM
    #504
    Grossomotto

    #504
    Grossomotto Complete 3rd Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2018
    Member:
    #247175
    Messages:
    8,446
    39.9526° N, 75.1652° W
    Vehicle:
    2017 4WDV6LB6MT
    Short bed
    4E065670-905C-423B-8B35-DE112B45DE65.jpg
     
    Grossomotto, Jun 24, 2018
    #504
  5. Jun 24, 2018 at 7:24 PM
    #505
    Circusvargasfd

    #505
    Circusvargasfd Hold my whisky...

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2018
    Member:
    #257398
    Messages:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve-o
    So Cal
    Vehicle:
    18 TRD Sport 4x4 LB DC white
    K.I.S.S
    Long bed..
     
    Circusvargasfd, Jun 24, 2018
    #505
  6. Jun 24, 2018 at 9:03 PM
    #506
    BSFord

    #506
    BSFord Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2018
    Member:
    #255785
    Messages:
    1,423
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Sport 4x4
    Clazzio PVC Seat Covers Dashcam install TRD Pro Grill MESO Total Tail Stage 1 Tailgate Lock vled total interior light upgrade TRD Pro Shift knob N2 Designs Autostart w/ smart phone module
    Short bed
     
    BSFord, Jun 24, 2018
    #506
  7. Jun 26, 2018 at 5:36 AM
    #507
    RESQMAN

    #507
    RESQMAN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2018
    Member:
    #244996
    Messages:
    160
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Vehicle:
    2018 White DC LB TRD Off Road
    Long bed, because its the same length as the RTT.
    IMG_8551.jpg
     
    RESQMAN, Jun 26, 2018
    #507
    TRD OR BUST! likes this.
  8. Jun 26, 2018 at 6:44 AM
    #508
    melikeymy beer

    #508
    melikeymy beer Hold my beer and watch this

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2015
    Member:
    #165964
    Messages:
    8,336
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra
    97ee1fbf151b31dc611115e484b82a0e--chevy-vs-ford-jokes-ford-memes.jpg

    I couldn't help myself :rolleyes:
     
    melikeymy beer, Jun 26, 2018
    #508
    Yetimetchkangmi and Bluetruckbryan like this.
  9. Jun 26, 2018 at 3:51 PM
    #509
    Justin85

    #509
    Justin85 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2015
    Member:
    #168443
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Justin
    Long Bed!20180626_153744.jpg
     
    Justin85, Jun 26, 2018
    #509
    Misfit, Icewarped and TRD OR BUST! like this.
  10. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:47 PM
    #510
    John taco

    #510
    John taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2014
    Member:
    #129986
    Messages:
    862
    First Name:
    JT - Johnny
    King of Prussia PA
    NICE truck & rack set up. Can I ask what brand rack that is? thanks
     
    John taco, Aug 13, 2018
    #510
  11. Oct 5, 2018 at 1:07 PM
    #511
    St0rm-Tr00per

    #511
    St0rm-Tr00per Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2018
    Member:
    #265560
    Messages:
    1,266
    Gender:
    Male
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD OR 4X4 DCLB - Super White
    “Semi-Pro”/“PrOff-Road”
    I just think the “long bed” has the perfect length visually with the double cab.

    7F269EA7-F537-41B3-B941-9DE7D0B2DB10.jpg

    E1F41036-DA75-450A-85D1-B9AB33875594.jpg

    My 83 was a long bed and I feel it’s just more useable for hauling.
     
    Last edited: Oct 5, 2018
    St0rm-Tr00per, Oct 5, 2018
    #511
    mgmdclb, jsinnard, Hank Heel and 1 other person like this.
  12. Oct 5, 2018 at 1:37 PM
    #512
    phsycle

    #512
    phsycle Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2011
    Member:
    #62149
    Messages:
    1,866
    Gender:
    Male
    CA
    Just depends on your needs. I need a longbed maybe once every 5 years. And by longbed, I mean 8'. So I just rent a trailer. I like the smaller size of a SB for daily driving and extra garage space.
     
    phsycle, Oct 5, 2018
    #512
    Sand Dog and BSFord like this.
  13. Oct 5, 2018 at 2:34 PM
    #513
    TRD OR BUST!

    #513
    TRD OR BUST! Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2018
    Member:
    #261205
    Messages:
    233
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    James
    New England
    Vehicle:
    2018TACO:TRD-OR(SOLD)2019 Ford RangerLariat bought
    LONG BED, came from a Tundra with an 8 foot bed and miss the length, more so the width (think, fits a wood pallet 48" x 40"). I could secure two kayaks side by side with the tail gate down and no overhang, so LB was an easy choice. Still not as wide as I would like.

    IMG_6164.jpg
    IMG_5862.jpg IMG_7892.jpg IMG_3737.jpg IMG_5748.jpg
     
    TRD OR BUST!, Oct 5, 2018
    #513
    Misfit likes this.
  14. Oct 5, 2018 at 3:39 PM
    #514
    Mrzw70

    #514
    Mrzw70 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2017
    Member:
    #218211
    Messages:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mitchel
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD double cab long bed
    Running boards, roof rack, bed extender, plasti-dipped grill.
    To haul a motorcycle and kayaks and bicycles, etc...
     
    Mrzw70, Oct 5, 2018
    #514
  15. Oct 5, 2018 at 3:48 PM
    #515
    Crionchip

    #515
    Crionchip Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2018
    Member:
    #259177
    Messages:
    188
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD 4x4 OR DCLB
    IMG_20180911_122153.jpg

    You decide.

    Mine is the one in front.
     
    Crionchip, Oct 5, 2018
    #515
    2wdSR52022, CCTaco2019, Misfit and 5 others like this.
  16. Oct 5, 2018 at 3:55 PM
    #516
    vprgts

    #516
    vprgts Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2011
    Member:
    #59106
    Messages:
    434
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Walter
    Centreville, VA
    Vehicle:
    Tacoma TRD Off Road Hybrid
    285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, RRW wheels 17 x 8.5, Wescott designs pre collar lift, rough country power side steps, Truxedo pro x15 soft roll up bed cover, OEM bed mat, OEM bed swing out box, OEM Trd pro front skid plate, aftermarket pro grill, diode dynamics led fog lights, OEM sport hood, PPF and tint,
    Love my long bed

    A1407838-1BEA-4E2D-8234-AF9909D27952.jpg
     
    vprgts, Oct 5, 2018
    #516
    Misfit, dc2’s, arnette64 and 5 others like this.
  17. Oct 5, 2018 at 6:01 PM
    #517
    Bluetruckbryan

    #517
    Bluetruckbryan Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2018
    Member:
    #266909
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    The desert
    Vehicle:
    SR5 4x4 3.5L DCLB
    4" rough country lift with skid. 33x12.5 with 18" rims. Blacked out handles& rear Tacoma in tailgate. K&N Cai
     
    Bluetruckbryan, Oct 5, 2018
    #517
    Misfit, dc2’s, mgmdclb and 3 others like this.
  18. Oct 5, 2018 at 7:20 PM
    #518
    Bowhuntercoop

    #518
    Bowhuntercoop Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2013
    Member:
    #108357
    Messages:
    1,841
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2025 gx550 overtrail. 2025 limited off-road tundra.
    After having both I like my short bed better, still fits all my hunting a fishing gear plus parks easier.
     
    Bowhuntercoop, Oct 5, 2018
    #518
    ninernation likes this.
  19. Oct 5, 2018 at 7:37 PM
    #519
    Rockefelluh

    #519
    Rockefelluh Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2018
    Member:
    #263236
    Messages:
    2,051
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rocky
    Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    2018 DCLB TRDOR 4x4
    Love me long bed.IMG_20180929_174139.jpg IMG_20180930_075223.jpg
     
    Rockefelluh, Oct 5, 2018
    #519
    Misfit, dc2’s, Socialrafa and 3 others like this.
  20. Oct 5, 2018 at 7:49 PM
    #520
    GT_Charlie

    #520
    GT_Charlie Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2016
    Member:
    #188038
    Messages:
    132
    Gender:
    Male
    I need the long bed to haul shit, so I got a 2010 Access Cab Prerunner. I thought the single and access cab were the only ones with the long bed, but it looks like that has changed.

    I can't get a double cab long bed in my garage, and I haul max 1 or 2 more people anyway, so it's a long bed access cab for this boy. And the guy in the back can just suck his knees on the ride for all of me.

    Charlie
     
    GT_Charlie, Oct 5, 2018
    #520
Page 26 of 39

Products Discussed in

Maxsa 37312 Park Right Dual Laser Parking Guide, Silver
$32.95
Napier Backroadz Truck Tent | Pickup Truck Bed Camping Tent | Rainfly for Water Protection | Sturdy and Spacious 2-Person Truck Tent | Easy 10-Minute Setup | Green/Gray | 13890
$139.00
Sunlite Fork Mount Bike Block
$12.82
To Top