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Flatbed MkII, off-road mods and BS

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nomad_Pilot, Dec 6, 2017.

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  1. Dec 12, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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    Sure, go for it.

    I've always thought it was lame that Toyota never offered these trucks with a true long bed (7-8ft), when they already made the cabs and frames, just didn't offer them in the right confuguration. They could have done a regular cab long bed on the dcsb/access cab frame, or an access cab long bed on the dclb frame.
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    They did at one time, I had an '83 4wd sr5 hilux longbed (7ft)
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    I had one too, I think it was an 84. Dark blue solid axles, it was beat to hell, but I have fond memories of that truck in high school. I would make a fire in the back yard and waft a fleece blanket in the smoke. Then fold up the blanket under the seat and when girls got in they would say" it smells like a campfire in here". I would say yeah...we went camping the other night, next time we go, you should go too. That sealed the deal a few times.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    look misfits of the toyota world....i made a long bed tacoma in paint..i think its a little to long but i didnt feel like redoing it20171206_112315.jpg
     
    Nomad_Pilot, Dec 13, 2017
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  5. Dec 13, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    Stretch it. Looks weird with the short bed. More room more better
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    More room more fat chicks
     
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    Gonna need a bigger winch
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Shit it's a 10k, it'll pull a bed full of heifers no problemo
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    I like the idea of the access cab, regular cab swap to give you the additional space for the longer bed. :welder::sawzall:
     
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  10. Dec 14, 2017 at 7:20 AM
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    Yeah I have a lot of friends say do it. I will be honest the only reason I want to do it is because I will have a truck that no one else on the planet has

    Pros
    I can actually haul lumber
    I can make a much bigger canvas top frame for camping
    I can haul much bigger cargo, ie my 10 foot flatbottom (that's a type of boat, not my girlfriend)
    Theoretically it will be more stable at speed
    Wind will effect me less
    I can put a second fuel tank where the spare tire goes, and mount the spare tire on bed behind cab
    I can have 24 inch underbody boxes on both sides for recovery gear and tools.
    Plenty of room to install a 2 gallon on board air tank.
    Girls are probably gonna show me their boobies when I drive by

    Cons..
    It's costs money
    Time spent working on the truck could be time spent eating bacon
    Everyone else is going to want one
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    FIFY :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2017 at 7:38 AM
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  13. Dec 16, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    DO IT! It would be awesome. I've a thing for long bed regular cab trucks :rolleyes:
    Too bad they don't offer the Tacoma in such configuration. Here in Switzerland we have the Hilux in regular cab long bed and cab-chassis, but only in a work truck/basic trim. Still like it better than the double cabs.
     
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  14. Dec 16, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    Sadly...I don't think it will happen. Tomorrow we are taking my flatbed off and putting it on the new owners truck, and I will be building a new 7 ft flatbed. The whole frame swap thing is a very expensive way to go for just getting 1 foot more bed space, I still want to do it. But I have a bum knee, no second vehicle to drive, I just don't think right now is the right time. Summer project. But I will take pictures of the swap tomorrow. I will be going to get metal for the new bed on Monday. I found a place close by (50 miles) that will bend my head bar, sand blast, and powder coat the bed for me.
     
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  15. Dec 16, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    Having trouble finding underbody boxes. Either gonna have to get some custom made, or make some myself.
     
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  16. Dec 16, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    They make a wide variety of boxes for semi's. check that route.
     
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  17. Dec 18, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    Headed to the bank to pick up my $1500 check for the bed, then headed to my shop to make measurements to order metal for the new bed. I also ordered a set of HD treads, but wondering if yall have any opinions on where to mount the them? I was thinking one long bolt that goes through spare tire and TREDS at the same time, all sandwiched together.
     
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  18. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    Ok just a quick update. Ordered my metal for the new bed. It is being delivered to tomorrow, two different guys came by the shop today. They both want powder coated beds. I quoted them $1800 with lights installed for a dovetail. I found a place local for ip67 rated led lights. I highly doubt I will ever sell a bed that doesn't have led lights. Anyway, I will post pics when I start welding.
     
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    She is about done. Don't worry I will do a biuld thread. Unfortunately the truck is going up for sale, as I am moving to Austrailia. My flight leaves April 19th.
     
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  20. Jan 15, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    SO MANY QUESTIONS:
    • How much? :D
    • Are you renouncing your citizenship or can you go to Australia pretty easy?
    • Did I say how much for the truck yet? :devil:
    • What will you be doing in Australia?
    • Where are you landing in AU?
    :jellydance::jellydance::jellydance::jellydance:
     
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