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Long bed vs short bed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacochick79, Sep 16, 2014.

  1. Nov 7, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    snowmanwithahat

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  2. Nov 7, 2014 at 1:00 PM
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    Too many words, but photography is incredible.
     
  3. Nov 7, 2014 at 1:21 PM
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    Green Jeans 6MT AC TRD OR 1GR-FE FTMFW

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  4. Nov 7, 2014 at 3:18 PM
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    ecotecin

    ecotecin Wait, whut........

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    I enjoyed the read!!
     
  5. Nov 7, 2014 at 5:41 PM
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    I did too, looked like a fun outing and trail.
     
  6. Nov 7, 2014 at 5:58 PM
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  7. Nov 8, 2014 at 9:31 AM
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    I feel like you guys didn't notice the part where the red DCLB held up the group and really messed up his rear passenger door because he couldn't make the turn. Whereas all the access cabs made it just fine. It's a little gem buried in a ton of awesome pictures. But seriously this alone makes my mind up for me since my truck is going to be the start of an expedition build and needs some offroad prowess.

     
  8. Nov 8, 2014 at 9:42 AM
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    If I'm not mistaken, all the access cabs are 1st gen tacomas.
     
  9. Nov 8, 2014 at 9:44 AM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    If we post a pic of a 2nd Gen DCSB , AC or RC with trail damage does that mean you wouldn't buy any of those either ?
     
  10. Nov 9, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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    I was used to a duramx with 8' bed so I love the 6' bed when you have stuff to haul you never have enough room
     
  11. Nov 9, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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    As someone who camps / lives in their truck 3 or 4 days a week... the 6' bed is an absolute requirement. Also as a single guy that lives alone and explores the wilderness a lot, that regular cab 109" wheel base is a luxury ^_^
     
  12. Nov 9, 2014 at 12:16 PM
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    For me the DCLB is a must. Having two children in car seats requires the DC and because it's a truck the 6' bed is must. I do construction and ride dirt bikes, the 5' bed would really suck for my needs. The longer wheel base is a downfall but one I can live with to satisfy the more important needs.
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  13. Nov 9, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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    DCLBs are sex. Period.

    What's your SR5 sticker say?
     
  14. Nov 9, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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    Just says sr5 PreRunner.
     
  15. Nov 9, 2014 at 12:23 PM
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    Dig it.
     
  16. Nov 9, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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    Your tent has a porch! That's dope.
     
  17. Nov 9, 2014 at 12:25 PM
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    Just got the tent and very happy with it. Next time I need a tarp for under the canopy to take off my shoes.
     
  18. Nov 9, 2014 at 2:42 PM
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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Yup
     
  19. Nov 18, 2014 at 9:16 AM
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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Another guy that can't drive :rolleyes:

    Too bad you sold it, one of us LB guys could have showed you how to drive.
     
  20. Nov 18, 2014 at 9:16 AM
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    Seriously? I have no issues parking mine. It's only a foot longer, it's not a Tundra.
     

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