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If You Did It Again, Short or Long Bed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by davelac, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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    nova423

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    Like your truck! I almost got a blue one myself!

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  2. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    goufcustom

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    I have a short bed, but wanted a long bed, now I just don't care, it isn't a deciding factor for me. I have no ATVs or Bikes, so bed length hasn't played into anything yet.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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    ETaco23

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    I like the Long Beds better for work and hauling stuff... But I really would rather have a short bed with a bed xtender...
     
  4. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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    GoatFiddyone

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    If I were to do another Tacoma, a long bed for sure. I like being able to put my bike and gear in the bed and shut the tailgate.

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    If I were to do it over, I probably would get a Tundra.
     
  5. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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    8BoltRacing

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    If I considered a DC I would want a Long Bed to haul stuff and since I don't do much off-roading it works out
     
  6. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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    Irish020

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    LONG BED!!
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  7. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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    8BoltRacing

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    I agree with all of this too ^^ I do a lot of car hauling so a tundra would be a good choice for me
     
  8. Jan 7, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    Cmurder

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    nothing cool
    short bed. main reason is garage space. i know it's only 1ft difference, but the LB wouldn't fit plus i don't haul much. i even have a tool box in the bed which shortened it even more.
     
  9. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:57 AM
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    All day of bamfness, standard size bed all the way.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM
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    Shortbed.....no doubt
     
  11. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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  12. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:24 AM
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    hum......
     
  13. Jan 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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    Metalhead77

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    Long bed for sure.

    This is my third 2nd gen Toyota with a 6' bed. The short bed looks pretty slick from all angles but the side. However, I run out of room when hauling sometimes and I even have a 5x8 enclosed trailer.

    I'd rather have a SUV than a short bed. Like a 4runner would be my choice. Why buy a pickup and then gimp yourself with less hauling and cargo space. You bought a pickup for the bed in the first place!?

    I have never once said to myself, " man I wish I had less room in the bed." However, on a few occasions, I have wished for more.

    I rest my case.
     
  14. Jan 8, 2012 at 10:24 AM
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    bamma

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    Exactly. I'd rather get a 4runner over a 5ft bed truck. I sleep in my truck. No way would I fit comfortably in the 5ft. A 6 ft bed is small enough as it is.
     
  15. Jan 8, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    mgrande

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    My 09 was a long bed, now I have a short bed, both with toolboxes. Just carry some straps so you can haul with the tailgate down.

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  16. Jan 8, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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    Murph

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    I'd buy a long bed if I could get it with 6spd and off road :D.
    So short bed over & over & over!!!
     
  17. Jan 8, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    mgrande

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    I love my uws. More expensive, but pure quality.
     
  18. Jan 8, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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    mgrande

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    Uws makes low pro ones. Fyi, you don't loose any rear vision with a regular one.
     
  19. Jan 8, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    I'd go with a short bed again. Nothing against the long beds....I just don't need it.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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    Not sure about first gens
     

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