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Access vs double beds

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Patcakess24, Sep 23, 2019.

  1. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    Patcakess24

    Patcakess24 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Call me a noob but ive tried looking online and on here for this answer but can’t find it lol

    Are the 6’ beds the same dimensions for an access cab and double cab beds?

    I’m trying to buy a camper and have seen some access cab 6’ ones for sale but I’m not sure it’ll fit my double cab.
     
  2. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    Philrab

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    Access cab has a 6’ bed

    Double Cab can have either a 5’ bed (DCSB/double cab short bed) or 6’ bed (DCLB).
     
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  3. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    If you have a double cab long bed, a camper off of an access cab will work on your truck
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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    Sweet, thanks guys

    I wasn’t sure if the 6’ bed was the same on both

    Thanks for clarifying
     
  5. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    Bunk Moreland

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    It's complicated.
    Yes. The 6' bed in a DCLB is the same as the 6' bed in ACLB.
     
  6. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    Patcakess24

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    Nice, now question is Leer or snugtop? Lol
     
  7. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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  8. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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    I have a leer and want a snugtop
     
  9. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:23 PM
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    Patcakess24

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    What!? Why is that?
     
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  10. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:25 PM
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    I just like the way they look more. The leers are nice too though. ARE is a good brand also, cant go wrong with any of them to be honest!
     
  11. Sep 24, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    Richie Rich

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    I have both and you want a Snugtop.

    Just better quality overall.
     
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  12. Sep 24, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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  13. Sep 25, 2019 at 3:46 AM
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  14. Sep 27, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    The primary purpose of owning a truck is to haul stuff. It may not seem like much, but there's a significant difference between a 5-foot bed and a 6-foot bed.

    I'm married, no kids - so an access cab is perfect for me.

    The first two times I used my truck to haul stuff, I need all 6 feet, so going forward, I won't even consider a truck with a smaller bed.
     
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  15. Sep 27, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    Yup and that is why LB's are for the men and the SB's are for the ladies...
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    There's no point in typing ACLB if all access cabs have long beds...
     

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