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Double cab short bed or long bed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TOYPARTS, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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    TOYPARTS

    TOYPARTS [OP] Member

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    What would you pick, the short bed or long bed double cab prerunner SR5? Ordering my 2012.
     
  2. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Do you offroad ?

    Do you haul stuff ?
     
  3. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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    gooch14

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    I picked LB and wish it were even longer. I have zero problems parking and occasionally could use more cargo space.

    I don't off-road in the truck and occasionally haul a motorcycle and 2 kids with gear.
     
  4. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM
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    If your not hauling anything go with the short bed. i personally think it looks better. just an opinion.
     
  5. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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    SuperWhiteTaco

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    longbed! the shortbed cant hardly hold anything. my personal opinion the longbed looks better also :cool:
     
  6. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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    TOYPARTS

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    Off road no, I do haul bikes and stuff for working around the house.
     
  7. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:40 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Longbed for you
     
  8. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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    Sport11

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    x2. the only way I like the long bed is when they are lifted. Short beds look good lifted or stock.
     
  9. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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    paintdiddy

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    LONG BED FOR THE WIN!!!! Ok mods delete thread. The op got his answer. :D
     
  10. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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    OZ-T

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    High five
     
  11. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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    Dbl Taco

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  12. Sep 14, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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    AWorthyOpponent

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    Short bed. Is a foot really worth the extra money...If you're not using it for work, I think not.
     
  13. Sep 14, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    Does anybody read anymore ?
     
  14. Sep 14, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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    He's hauling motorcycles. My motocross bikes barely fit in my long bed... this dude needs the extra foot.
     
  15. Sep 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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    2011TACOMAWHR

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    I had my long bed for 9 months and just traded for a short bed I hated my long bed except for when I hauled stuff
     
  16. Sep 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM
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    Shortbed looks better and is easier to park w/o a doubt but I got a long bed and sometimes wish it were longer.
     
  17. Sep 16, 2011 at 5:02 AM
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    Goldstar225

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    I went with the short bed. I hunt, fish and camp as well as wood work. If I need more hauling capacity I hook up my utility trailer.
     
  18. Sep 16, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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    bayou_fennec

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    I picked the long bed after test driving both. Found the ride in the LB much better. Well really, wife and kid found the ride in the LB much better.
     

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