dbl cab long bed vs dbl cab short

Can folks that have long bed dbl cabs let me know how much different ride and getting around and stuff is between the two? if you had it to do again would you go short bed. I didn't think I liked the long bed dbl cab look and don't unless truck has at last 3 in lift and bigger tires then I think it makes it look better than short bed. At least from the pics on here I haven't seen lifted long bed in person just stock truck.

 

I have a LB 3rd gen and my 2nd gen was a SB. For my uses a LB is more convienient but it will make it less maneuverable on the trail. I think the 3rd gen looks better than the 2nd gen LB think because of higher shoulder line. Mine is an Off Road LB which is awesome

 

Fixed it for ya

 

for my every day use, like throwing a bike in the back without removing a wheel, picking a couple sheets of plywood, camping...the long bed is far more useful. I have no problem navigating it around town, country or Home Depot. I wouldn't want a LB if I was a trail/off road enthusiast.

 

Love my long bed a little tougher getting in tight parking spots but oh well. Just put a tool box in so now it's short bed length. But if it was short bed after tool box it would be useless.

 

I chose long bed because i use the bed. Dirt bikes quads etc fit nicer.

Ive never had a problem fitting in any parking space.

Reverse.

 

I would always go long bed, makes way more sense if you use a p/u for what it's meant to be used for. SB is for want a be's.

 

Well I disagree with short beds for want abes. If u mainly just use bed for like bicycle or few odds and ends up might buy like me and if you like to four wheel trails a lot short bed for many is better. Long bed I see as making it nicer for my wife and mines bikes. Plus if I go fishing a bass tournament I can sleep in bed of truck and set it up for that. Plus carrying all my fishing rods and gear would be better. Thanks for all the input guys

 

If you want DCM6 short bed is your only choice...darn it

 

Negative

 

I've got a dclb off road and love it. Just gotta choose slightly different lines on the trails but I haven't had any problems so far. I plan to overland it more so the long bed suits my needs. Plus I'm 6'5 so it makes it easy to sleep in the back. Couldn't sleep in a short bed.

 

Do you like women snickering at you as you scurry away with your tail between your legs? If so, then a shortbed suits you better.

 

2 LBs later I went with a SB this time, many will tote why a LB is better, neither is better than the other, there are tradeoffs with both, it really boils down to what's most important to you in your truck. Contrary to what many say here the SB is FARRRR more maneuverable and trail compliant than the LB, however the SB's bed does suck. Looks are subjective. Both will get the job done.

 

Love my long bed. Length is perfect. Don't see any problem navigating through parking lots, etc.

 

Said no girl ever. If she's that "into" trucks she would snicker at you because its a mid size and not a full size diesel lifted big ass truck. Please.

 

I've got the DCLB OR. My Gen 2 was an extra cab so the longer wheelbase makes it challenging for me. I find myself parking like a retard often.

RZ Rob

 

Turning radius reminds me of my 05 Nissan Titan...take it just a bit wider

 

I have a long bed. I back into every parking space unless there is plenty of room.

 

+1

This covers my opinion and experience word for word.

 

Pretty much this. I went SB to LB, would not go back, the loss of space isn't worth it for what I do.