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DCSB considered Short or Long base or medium

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wolftaco0503, Dec 20, 2015.

  1. Dec 20, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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    Wolftaco0503

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    I know Short base (Heep), Long Base (F250) I've never heard of Medium Base.
     
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    The current Tacomas only come in two wheelbases so far as I know, regular and long. A double cab short bed would be considered "regular" and a double cab long bed would be considered long.

    The dimensions vary by manufacturer and full size vs medium size or even compact trucks.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    So, I'm sorry I asked the wrong question. Is the Toyota Tacoma DCSB considered a Short Base?
     
  4. Dec 20, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    DCSB = Double Cab Short Box
     
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    I think useless bed is the term you are looking for
     
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    Thank you Yoda for clearing that up but it is Short Bed
     
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    :eek:
     
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    There is is no technical standard that would provide an answer to that question. Whether a wheelbase is considered short or long depends on the application and/or in relation to another vehicle. But personally I wouldn't consider a 2nd gen DCSB to be a short wheelbase truck. The wheelbase is over 10" longer than the biggest current 4dr Jeep and just a few inches shorter than a full size 6th gen (1970s) Ford F150.
     
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    Double cab short bed and access cabs have the same wheel base.

    Double cab "long bed" have the longest wheel base as they have the bigger 6ft bed paired with the longer double cab.
     
  12. Dec 20, 2015 at 7:13 PM
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    Yup - for the Tacoma, the discontinued regular cab versions were the short wheelbase chassis. The Access cab and DCSB share the same mid-wheelbase, and the DCLB are just a wannabe land yacht with the longest wheelbase. :crapstorm:
     
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    Coal en route
     
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