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Anyone else like the short cabs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kane22, Nov 13, 2019.

  1. Nov 13, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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    Gsxrgrl21

    Gsxrgrl21 It's hard being the bees knees..

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    I've seen a few around my area,but they aren't super popular. No disrespect,but I think they look kinda weird lol I can't put my finger on it...but for some it's exactly what they need! Can't be mad at that
     
  2. Nov 13, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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    Mtn Mike

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    This is the best use of the Access cab we've seen. I wouldn't own anything else. No Access Cab option is the only reason I didn't get a Pro.
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    That's correct.
     
  4. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Marshall R

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    I like the access cab a lot. But I simply needed the room for people to sit in the back.
     
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  5. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    E-Paz 732NJ

    E-Paz 732NJ Well-Known Member

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    Long Beds just look weird.
     
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  6. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    Pablo8

    Pablo8 Here!

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    Short beds look terrible with a double cab. Like they ran out of steel or something.
     
  7. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    boynoyce

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    When I need to buy a truck, how it looks is the most important factor.:rofl:

    Lucky for me, the AC is the best looking, since it is the ultimate configuration...lol

    Just kidding DC boys and girls.

    Road trip anyone?

    https://youtu.be/l482T0yNkeo
     
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  8. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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  9. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    kane22

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    For me, I think i'd rather have the extra foot of room in the bed than in the cab. I think they both look good lifted, not lifted I think I like the AC better.
     
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  10. Nov 13, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    tonered

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    I would have seriously considering one if they came that way.
     
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  11. Nov 13, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    moser633

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    love my Ac wouldnt have it any other way IMG_4175.jpg
     
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  12. Nov 13, 2019 at 6:55 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    if the Pro came in standard or access cab, and if i knew that my family cannot fit it in the Tacoma (had 2 more kids after i got it, 3 total), then i would 100% be in for a MT with a smaller cab. but i don't mind the DC, it just doesn't offer me any benefits aside from helping out my subwoofer.
     
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  13. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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    the.sight.picture

    the.sight.picture Wishes he was in the woods.

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    Check out my build thread (Beginning of Money Pit)
    i actually wanted an access cab, but due to long term thinking I needed the space for future spawn.
     
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  14. Nov 14, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    rlx02

    rlx02 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    In long terms thinking, a double cab is still tight on the interior for spawn. It'll work, but once they're forward facing you're going to get kicked a lot.
     
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  15. Nov 14, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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    So you have a small back seat in the double cab, and for the most part a small bed. Then if a camper shell is put on, may as well gotten a 4 runner, more comfortable for your passengers and no dealing with camper shell. Another cool thing about the access cab is that since they aren't popular it makes easier to get a better deal.
     
  16. Nov 14, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    Junkhead

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    Love the keg!

    :cheers:
     
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  17. Nov 14, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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    Thanks! It is surprising how much space is back there.

    Although, the fresh keg from yesterday drained the nitro bottle. I have a leak somewhere.
     
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  18. Nov 14, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    I knew I needed the long bed and the wife said the only way we could get a truck was if it had a back seat for when we have kids. Instead of me getting the access cab I wanted, we compromised and I got the DCLB. At first, I thought it looked weird, but now, all the DCSB look strange to me. I still want an access cab though.
     
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  19. Nov 14, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    the.sight.picture

    the.sight.picture Wishes he was in the woods.

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    Check out my build thread (Beginning of Money Pit)
    The plan is only one spawn.

    But my brothers ride in the back, 6 foot at 250 and they fit fine.
     
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  20. Nov 14, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    kmorgan3

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    The rear seats in my AC are cramped. However, I rode in the back of a DC and it's still really cramped. Unless you're in a full-sized truck the DC doesn't add much room. Love my AC -- if I wanted kids I would have bought a Tundra. With these Tacomas you're getting kicked in the back no matter what, so might as well keep the better wheel base and benefit from the 1 ft of extra bed. The suicide doors can be kind of a nuisance if you're unloading a shopping cart into your backseat in a crowded parking lot, but other than that I haven't noticed any downsides.
     
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