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Gen 3 Bed Size Determined From Photos?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by scottConover, Dec 31, 2019.

  1. Dec 31, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    scottConover

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    I'd like a long bed Gen 3. I'm not sure, however, how to tell from the photos if the bed is long or short. Not sure how to tell without asking. Does anyone have any tricks to discern what bed they have?
     
  2. Dec 31, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    I look at the distance from the front of the bed to the edge of the rear wheel well. Short bed is almost non-existent.

    Short bed...
    images.jpg

    Long bed...
    images (1).jpg
     
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    Look at the forward most part of the bed, directly in front of rear wheel, it’ll be about a foot long as compared to few inches on the SB models.
     
  4. Dec 31, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    What he said.
     
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    Easiest way to tell. Long Bed has a crease line in the bedside body panel ahead of the rear wheels. Short Bed does not.
     
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    Perfect. I now see the difference. Thanks so much for your reply and examples!
     
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    I see exactly what you're saying. Thanks for the tip!
     
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    Awesome, Thanks!
     
  9. Dec 31, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    That line missing on the SB makes my brain hurt.

    LB FTW!
     
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    Agreed. I'm 6'1" and need that LB for camping in it.
     
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    I took a hammer and chisel and added the line to mine.
     
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    FTFY
     
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    This is how u know if its a SB or LB...i am like some people here that cant stand that squared part lol i dunno why but it bothers me haha

    Long bed
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    Short bed

    20191211_125222.jpg
     
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    :itllbuffout::worthless:
     
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