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Long-bed vs Short-bed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by coughlig, Sep 29, 2017.

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  1. Jan 15, 2020 at 7:18 AM
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    FuzzysTacos

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    ACLB = DCSB Length I believe. Until you lift the DCLB I think it looks odd proportionally, either way my old short bed was irritating so I opted for a long regardless. ACLB is perfect as long as you can compromise cab room. I figure my truck with sustain my life for a while until kids pop up and grow older.. then comes the dreaded full size.
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    The ACLB is the same length as the DCSB
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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    Long bed is still the best and better option and always will be
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2020 at 9:02 AM
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    Lots of 6 foot bed (I cant call that long bed) fans in here.


    But in truth, the majority of tacomas sold are DCSB for a reason. Personally, I think the short bed looks the best on these trucks proportionally but that's just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions...
     
    BSFord, Jan 15, 2020
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  5. Jan 15, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    I also think the DCSB looks better, but for practical reason I think the LB is better.
    I'm about to upgrade to a DCLB due to a growing family and better options for camping.
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    AFEB3869-4F9B-4273-9015-4E2F2D4CBBD9.jpg Long bed all the way!!!! They’re all great though. Short beds are still a Tacoma
     
    Tacojay88, Apr 9, 2020
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  7. Apr 9, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    Like others have said, for me, it was all about the manual transmission. I'd be rolling in a DCLB if they offered it with a manual, but since they don't, I guess I'm a short bed guy.
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2020 at 4:28 AM
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    I think the long beds look goofy... luckily I don’t have much need to haul stuff...
     
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  9. Apr 10, 2020 at 4:45 AM
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    Not once have I regretted getting the short bed. The 'long' bed is short anyway and looks out of proportion.

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    Kaptain_02, Apr 10, 2020
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  10. Apr 27, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Like, so many.
    Depending on the application, of course.
     
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    I seem to be in the minority, but I find the DCLB to just be proportionally too damn long. It's also annoying to park as it sticks out of every parking spot. If I wanted to deal with that, I'd have simply gotten a full size. What exactly is the benefit of a 'small' truck if it's just as long as a full size? The Width of a full size is only about 3 extra inches on each side. It's a lot less noticeable than an extra foot on the back IMO.
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2020 at 11:27 AM
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    Woulda never got the long bed if I didn't get a deal I couldn't turn down. Now I can't imagine having a short bed. Especially for when I want to camp in the bed and I'm 6'1". All it needs is a 3" lift and 33's and it looks just right. Bonus is it looks good with a mid-height topper which mine is on order from ARE. Can't wait to build out the bed for longer camping.

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  15. Apr 27, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    Always had access cabs with a 6' bed. Longer bed is so much more handy when needed. I tend to carry stuff thats usually longer than the bed so any extra bed length is welcome.
     
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  16. Apr 27, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    Long bed because I can throw a topper on it and it turns into a camper I can take anywhere

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  17. Jul 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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    When I got my 2020 TRD 4X4 ORDC I actually thought it was the 5' bed but after I bought it and signed paperwork and was ready to drive off I noticed it was a 6' bed and I thought man is this going to fit in my garage. I was worried about nothing it fits with room to spare so I'm actually glad for the 6' bed cause that's what I'm use to and I like it better than the 5' bed it just seems like it's to short .so I'm happy with long bed
     
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  18. Jul 14, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    Coming from a world where a 6' box is definitely a "short" bed and 8' is long, I had to at least get the 6 footer. I wish they made a regular cab 8' box... one can only dream hah
     
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  19. Jul 14, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    I have never been in a truck with an 8' bed. I would call that a land yacht
     
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  20. Jul 14, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    Short bed for me, break over angle is bad enough on these things without adding another foot between the axles.
     
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