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Dirt bikes, tool boxes, 6ft bed

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Kb417, Mar 2, 2016.

  1. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:58 AM
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    I'm gonna start off with I'm new to the forum, so if this has been addressed just point me in the right direction.

    I have a 2000 extended cab with the standard 6 ft bed. The ONLY thing I have come to find I'm not super fond about these little toyotas is there isn't much storage room. I used to race Dirtbikes professionally, but still ride every weekend. I want to get a toolbox, but I'm not sure my bike will fit in the back with a bed extender so my stuff is more secure. I'm sure someone has done this, if so do you have pictures? Any advice would be great! Thanks!!
     
  2. Mar 4, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    I have an 03' xtra cab w/ 6ft bed as well but have seen others with toolboxes as well as 4-doors with shorter beds hauling bikes. You will have to put your bike cat-e corner in the bed, but should not have a problem. That was without a bed extender.
     
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    I had a Ranger with the 6 foot bed and tool box(assuming they are similar ). My dirt bike rear tire would be right on the edge of the tailgate(top) while it is down. I couldn't use the extender but just strapped everything down well
     
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    I cant see that happening. The tire sits on the tailgate as it is. Even if put in sideways it probably aint gona fit.

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    I keep everything in the back seats if not in between the bikes or in the space by front tire.
     
  5. Mar 4, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    It does happen. like i said, the tire is on the very edge(top rail of the tail gate).

    Maybe the ranger bed was bigger. i could fit the bike in with the taile gate closed if i put it corner to corner. your looks like it would do it too(single bike of course) @devinzz1
     
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    Your dirt bike was small.
     
  9. Mar 4, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    nope. CRF250r

    the tail gate up was without a box. with box it was on the edge of the tail gate down
     
  10. Mar 5, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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    Bed may not be longer but i believe the tailgate itself is when layed down.
     
  11. Mar 6, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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    ahhh you may be on to something!
     

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