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Short Bed v. Long Bed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Revman, Jun 29, 2014.

  1. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:16 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    A long bed Prerunner is MuCH more capable than a short bed 4x4. :cool: Hoever......a long bed 6x6 can out climb a short bed extended cab 4x10 on a 30% incline 80% of the time in dry conditions.
     
  2. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:31 AM
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    neonlazer

    neonlazer Mechanically Goofy

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    WuT?
     
  3. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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    it's true; i've seen it.
     
  4. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:52 AM
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    OffsetPlayer2

    OffsetPlayer2 Cornbread fed

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    This. It's like spotting a squatch, but it's been seen.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2014 at 8:20 AM
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    Derpy Derek

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    I don't know what's going on anymore!! :goingcrazy:
     
  6. Jul 2, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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    Bwah, you got a shortbed huh
     
  7. Jul 2, 2014 at 9:26 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    running for the hills
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    /thread
     
  8. Jul 2, 2014 at 3:48 PM
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    Exactly. It all comes down to knowing how to drive. You can't believe how many times i watch people struggle to park in parking lots, then I come in in a dump and pull into that spot.
     
  9. Jul 2, 2014 at 4:10 PM
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    Leer Cap Bilstein Shocks under bed lighting all weather mats window rain guards bed mat
    the question is how many over 50 have LB and how many under 50 have SB?
    I'm over 50 with a LB
     
  10. Jul 2, 2014 at 4:19 PM
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    Boone

    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    Under 50 DCLB. I make your vote null and void.
     
  11. Jul 2, 2014 at 4:20 PM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Under 50 , real truck , DCLB
     
  12. Jul 2, 2014 at 4:29 PM
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    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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  13. Jul 2, 2014 at 4:36 PM
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  14. Jul 2, 2014 at 4:44 PM
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    Nooooooooo
     
  15. Jul 2, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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    Shorbed for show, Longbed for go.

     
  16. Jul 2, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Despite popular belief, the long bed doesn't help the "Go" factor of the Tacoma. In fact, a long bed prerunner, has the same top speed as a short bed 4x4. In fact, if you dropped them from a large aircraft, at a great height, they would both be beaten to the ground by a bowling ball, which is neither a long bed, or 4x4.
     
  17. Jul 2, 2014 at 5:48 PM
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    I stand by this
     
  18. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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  19. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:23 PM
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    O SHET

    DavidK
     
  20. Jul 2, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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    Boone

    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    Must be something on the fourth gen, therefore irrelevant as they have not been manufactured.
     

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