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Short or long bed?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sp02, Jun 11, 2019.

  1. Jun 11, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    Sp02

    Sp02 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Short bed vs long bed?
     
  2. Jun 11, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    I.eat.tacos

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    Depends on your needs.
     
  3. Jun 11, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    Long bed if you are going to carry long stuff, sleep in the bed. Short bed is easier on trails and driving around the city.
     
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  4. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    Would it effect resale either way?
     
  5. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    * affect
     
  6. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    boynoyce

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    Really?
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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    Purists go long.
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:08 PM
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    Agreed 100%!!!

    Determine your needs and aesthetically how you want it to look. My personal opinion is the short box makes the truck almost look cartoonish, as the front and rear look symmetrical in length and height. If you're going to put on a RTT, the long bed will accommodate more options and cargo and give you more versatility overall. The downside is a longer turning radius and break over if you're going to be off-roading. You'll also be saving some on vehicle weight. Determine what you're going to be doing with it and how it will be used, then make a decision. Peruse the different picture threads and look at others set ups. I originally was going to get a SB until I started perusing the various threads and looking around on TW.
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    Long
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    NYCTaco52

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    Long
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    Long bed. I’d say a solid 8/10 people I’ve talked to with short beds regret it. I’ve found it to be super useful, and contrary to popular belief, it’s not a train so parking/maneuvering isn’t difficult whatsoever.
     
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  13. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    First page nails it.
     
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    The access cab offers the best of both worlds: short wheel base and long bed.
     
  16. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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  17. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    This is a double cab long bed
     
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  18. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    Super hard to find though, I could only find one when I was looking and it had way to many miles.
     
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  20. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    They have this one and a cavalry blue.
     

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