Shortening the Bed on a 99Taco.

Any one here had any experience with shortening the bed on 99 taco x-tra cab? I'm thinking about doing it, but want to keep the tailgate, etc.. stock.. maybe just cut the rear and move it in.. Don't know if the frame rails will get in the way though.. Maybe i should just go with a flatbed to raise the bumper clearance issue.

 

There should be more write ups on TTORA... this was just the first one I came across.

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170075&highlight=bed+bobbing

 

I'd say shorten the bed, I think it would look better then a flat bed

 

This is also a decent write-up. The OP is a good guy that knows his stuff.

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Same write up.

 

SupraTT bobbed his bed 12''

Post #70, 4th page:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/solid-axle-suspension/138316-sas-quick-guide-cost-4.html

 

google bed bob. I have thought about doing it.

 

Do I even need to say that I didn't click on your link?

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just curious, why would you want a shorter bed??

I'v got a DCSB and would rather have a 6' bed... WANNA TRADE? Is that even possible?

 

Better departure angle so you wont scrape it as much on extreme angles.

 

Not possible, the wheel well is closer to the cab on DC beds.

 

oh gotcha, u can tell mines a 'mall crawler'

ah bummer, I knew there had to b a reason y I couldn't find it in a search

 

I have the DCSB and almost dont have room for my recovery gear and spare so make sure you have the space!

 

Flat bed if its mostly a trail rig.
Otherwise bobbing it would be sweet.

 

Bobbing takes a lot of skill to make it look stock.

Might wanna consider dove tailing it also for better offroading

 

It's just the filling and sanding portion to make it look stock.

The actual bob is easy, I been reading up on it and participated in one over the weekend on a 1st gen Pickup.

 

It does take a lot of skill. I have seen so many bobs that are terrible.Take the time and make it look BA

I have a buddy who has worked in a body shop for many years and to make them look perfect it takes skill. I'm talking show room quality.