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Short box vs Long box

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jonny_jard, Aug 9, 2008.

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Long Bed vs. Short Bed

  1. Long Bed

    2,122 vote(s)
    48.6%
  2. Short Bed

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    51.4%
  1. Jun 12, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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    BrokenTusk

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  2. Jun 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Guess everyone driving a regular cab , access cab or DCLB has a tiny dick
     
  3. Jun 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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    Phew! Glad I got the DCSB then!! FTBD!
     
  4. Jun 12, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    Schwinn

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    No, I'm driving a DCSB.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Hahaha
     
  6. Jun 12, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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    DCSB. I like the look of the long one but the short fits in my garage and makes more sense for city driving
     
  7. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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    Fascinating how important the bed length really is to people. I would never have dreamed of getting a long bed. I bought the truck for Offroad capability. Shorter wheelbase the better. I do haul a lot of stuff, but have always figured ou a way to get I done. Isn't it just like a foot of extra bed length anyway?
     
  8. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:06 AM
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  9. Jun 17, 2012 at 3:11 AM
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    True, but with a DCSB the turning radius would be a LITTLE better though, plus, with a DCSB it'd prolly be easier to park. i think most, if not all, parking spaces aren't meant for the double cab "regular" bed (DCRB)and not to mention the full sized 4 door 8ft bed duallies.
     
  10. Jun 17, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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    Having downsized from a Silverado extended cab 4x4, I can promise that the DCLB is maneuverable as hell in comparison
     
  11. Jun 17, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Ya man

    All this crap about " can't get around town " , " can't park it " is kind sad

    It's only a foot longer

    Driver error
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    x2, who can't park a taco??
     
  13. Jun 17, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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    short beds are for city slickers, sad f**ckers:cool:
     
  14. Jun 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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    Derpy Derek

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    Nope .
     
  15. Jun 18, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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    Apparently they're for Canucks who want manual double cabs, too.
     
  16. Jun 18, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    +1 I didn't vote because I find these threads funny. In this case double because the OP is asking about what LOOKS better.....

    People should buy what they NEED. I needed a pickup with a double cab, off road and 6-speed. DCSB for me. To each their own. Tacoma, there is no wrong answer. :wave:
     
  17. Jun 18, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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    short bed if its a acces cab long if its a bouble cab it just looks more balanced like that
     
  18. Jun 18, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Access cab only comes with the 6' ( long ) bed
     
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  19. Jun 18, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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    He must have bought that green sema truck
     
  20. Jun 18, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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