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If You Did It Again, Short or Long Bed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by davelac, Dec 12, 2011.

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  1. Dec 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM
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    pontastic1

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    I bought a long bed, I seem to be somewhat wish I gotten dcsb. I think it's bc I haven't really use my lb and my truck has been more of dd.
     
    pontastic1, Dec 14, 2011
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  2. Dec 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM
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    EXACTLY!!!

    I didnt spend 45k+ to park outside!!!


    It barely fits as it is!!!


    Also..........thats what she said!!! :)
     
    socalgasking, Dec 14, 2011
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  3. Dec 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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    It would be a toss up for me. I like the looks of my DCLB but I don't really use the bed to haul anything anymore. If I need to haul something I use my trailer because it is much easier to load and unload.
     
    dexterdog, Dec 14, 2011
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  4. Dec 14, 2011 at 12:37 PM
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    Stay with a short bed if I got rid of my '06 double cab 4x4.
     
    ftttu, Dec 14, 2011
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  5. Dec 14, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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    Long bed!, I got the short bed merely to make parking easier, however it has been 50% useless due to its size. I use the bed often, but for certain occasions I have needed a longer bed size. It seems that these occasions have become more frequent in the past year. Next time 100% DC LB 4X4.
     
    BlueXenon, Dec 14, 2011
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  6. Dec 15, 2011 at 6:21 AM
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    Definetely long bed, cant load this in a short bed. Plus it looks bas ass doing it!

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    espdtrd08, Dec 15, 2011
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  7. Dec 15, 2011 at 1:46 PM
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    This is untrue. There are lots of people on there that Wheel their LB's?

    DCLB FTMFW!
     
    Toyoghi, Dec 15, 2011
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  8. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM
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    Long bed. Fits in the garage with plenty of space on all corners to move around. I have only used the bed a couple times, but I like to have it just in case $h!t happens. As far as off roading, that's why I got the towing package; so I can tow my Jeep to and from the trail if need be. :)
     
    Dr. Ama, Dec 16, 2011
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  9. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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    I bought a long bed, and would buy a long bed again. The short bed makes the Tacomas look like a tadpole.
     
    Thucker, Dec 16, 2011
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  10. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM
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    Depends if you need the back bed or not. We go dirtbike riding a lot, and my dad has a Tacoma (longer bed) and it is nice having the room for bikes. But if you dont use your bed a lot, there is no reason to have a long bed.
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM
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    Why would i want to do it all over again???
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM
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    ^^^^THIS^^^^^
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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    Full-size or HD truck with 8 foot bed.
     
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  14. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:46 PM
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    I'm doing it again and I'll be getting the short bed again. Parking is a pain in LA. If I ever need to move something bigger than my truck can handle, I'll just call a buddy who gets 12 mpg in his F250 to help me out and give him some beer. That'll do the trick.
     
    ccoorreeyy, Dec 16, 2011
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  15. Dec 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM
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    Long bed 4dr....practical and still playful......
    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Dec 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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    Short bed. However, long beds look hard as shit lifted.
     
    98regstick, Dec 16, 2011
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  17. Dec 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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    As you can see from my pic, I've got the tires/wheels...getting ready to Jack up my DCLB w/ Toytec Ultimate 3".......

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Dec 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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    LB. This thread needs a poll :D
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2011 at 2:25 PM
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    I've got 3" to spare in my Garage w/ my DCLB....No Bull/Brush Bar or leaving tow ball on this one....

    [​IMG]
     
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  20. Dec 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM
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    love my long bed! I gotta haul stuff sometimes being a carpenter and all... :)

    but I do like the SB for its size and wheelbase, parking can be a bitch sometimes!
     
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