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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. Oct 2, 2017 at 7:22 AM
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    I'm shopping for a short bed, as I don't use the box much.

    Don't do much camping anymore, but do like the $200 Truck Tents on Amazon which you leave your tailgate down, so I'm ok at my super-towering 5'8" (on a good day). Only black bears around here thankfully.
    $137 Napier Backroadz Truck Bed with Waterproof Material Coating, Comfortable and Spacious 2 Person Camping Tent, Waterproof Bed Tent, Durable and Sturdy Tent - Green/Tan, Full Size Short Bed (5.5'-5.8')
    https://www.amazon.com/NAPIER-Backr...TF8&qid=1506955070&sr=1-2&keywords=truck+tent
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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  4. Oct 2, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    I've never understood what that one means, care to explain? I'm only 30, but sometimes I feel much older.
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    I don't look at the DCSB as a pickup, but more as a Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

    It doesn't really count as real pickup truck in my opinion.
     
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  6. Oct 2, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    Toyota should offer a package with third row seats since it seams like that is more important to some of these drivers. No offense to anyone that drives a short bed.
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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    1/4 tons aren't really considered a "real truck" anyways. a real truck is a 1 ton with a big ol diesel.
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    Midsize trucks are actually kind of 1/2 ton trucks now :)
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    What is the functional difference when you install a toolbox in the back? Does the long bed still have the same amount of usable bed space as a short bed?
     
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  10. Oct 2, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    It either means Fire...or Burn! Basically like saying “Oh you got him good fucker!” Which is kind of ironic because If you were buying a truck to actually use as a truck, a Tacoma is not it lol.
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2017 at 10:07 AM
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    Had a short bed 2nd gen and the only thing I didn't like about it was the useless bed. DCLB 3rd gen for me.
     
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  12. Oct 2, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    Shorter wheel base equals better angles while rock climbing.
     
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  13. Oct 2, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    DCSB and the AC share the same Frames.
     
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  14. Oct 2, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    Right. The DCSB and AC have an advantage over the DCLB, but not the access cab. I personally wouldn't want to wheel a dirt limo in the tight trails we have here in the PNW. The 2-3rd gen tacomas are big enough already.
     
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  15. Oct 2, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    double cab short box and access cab long box are both a 127 inch wheel base.
     
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  16. Oct 2, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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    Exactly what I was saying!
     
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    im like um pretty sure an access cab is the same shit as a dcsb :boink:
     
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  18. Oct 2, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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    If they would’ve still made regular cabs in a 3rd Gen Tacoma, then it would be longbed all day lol as it was the only option and honestly if you’re gonna buy a Tacoma and use it as a truck, your only option is to go longbed
     
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    I've own a KC 6ft bed bought new in '99. I can't imagine having a 5ft bed, NO good to me. I've walked up on a couple guys with new Tacos in random parking lots to complement them on their new trucks - and they both said: "My only regret is not getting the 6ft bed" "I found this out on about week two". I guess if you're really not a "truck guy" to begin with and don't use the bed often, a 5ft would be OK. 2018 DCLB coming my way soon baby!! I'm very excited.
     
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  20. Oct 2, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    That stupid 5ft bed can't even fit my bicycle in the bed appropriately, it was literally useless.
     
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