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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. Jul 16, 2013 at 4:51 PM
    #1461
    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    WHERE did that post come from! Say it isn't so OZ-T:eek:
     
  2. Jul 16, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    It isn't so OZ-T
     
  3. Jul 16, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    AAAH HA the truth comes out
     
  4. Jul 16, 2013 at 6:38 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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  5. Jul 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    sar·casm
    /ˈsärˌkazəm/
    Noun
    The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
    Synonyms
    irony
     
  6. Jul 16, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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    dakotasyota

    dakotasyota Just a Fringe of the Ging in your Minge

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    Definitely the long bed! It's a full size truck's short bed... you can't do anything with the Tacoma short bed.
     
  7. Jul 16, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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    tomminator855

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    i think long bed looks better
     
  8. Jul 16, 2013 at 10:20 PM
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    TnRedNeck721

    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

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    I call BS. you can do A LOT with the SB. I do all kinds of stuff and have not wished i had the LB.
     
  9. Jul 16, 2013 at 10:41 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    No sane person would argue that
     
  10. Jul 17, 2013 at 3:59 AM
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    Dragons Taco

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    I paralleled into a spot last night in DC that long beds would dream about. Between a Merc and a 911. Whisper of a hair in between. I raised a few eyebrows.

    By the way, let me say I'm impressed with our turning radius.
     
  11. Jul 17, 2013 at 4:13 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    I'm in :anonymous:,
    straps and ingenuity and 2 tool boxes, I'll get it to the job site. On top, hanging over, gypsy load sometimes. That extra foot means nuttin honey.
    OHH, that sounded dirty...
     
  12. Jul 17, 2013 at 5:40 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    I could have done it.
     
  13. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:34 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    :rolleyes:

    My wife could have done it
     
  14. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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    It may be worth mentioning that what is being called a LONG Bed is actually standard length, they make them shorter for Double cabs etc.
     
  15. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    The only mutant bed is the DCSB
     
  16. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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    NC15TRD

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    I'd agree with basically everyone in here, the LB is best looking/most functional
     
  17. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM
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    You are correct, my post was miss leading with the etc on the end.

     
  18. Jul 17, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    We're both correct , etc
     
  19. Jul 17, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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    +1

    I just hauled a full size 7 foot couch with my DCSB last weekend no problem. Put the tailgate down and strapped her in good. It came right to the end of the tailgate. I can't think of anything I'll ever need to haul longer than that. Honestly if 12 to 24 inches of bed length is going to make or break your hauling capability, then you should probably go up to a full size Tundra in my opinion.
     
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  20. Jul 17, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    DCSB is good for a daily driver and general hauler I mean I have access to a diesel with an 8 foot bed if I need serious hauling or a trailer
     

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