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Short box vs Long box

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jonny_jard, Aug 9, 2008.

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Long Bed vs. Short Bed

  1. Long Bed

    2,122 vote(s)
    48.6%
  2. Short Bed

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    51.4%
  1. Jun 3, 2011 at 5:46 AM
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    RedskinRedTaco

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  2. Jun 3, 2011 at 5:51 AM
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    what if you have another truck with bigger bed and a big trailer like we do? than the short is great. and i know i can get my dirt bike in the back.:D
     
  3. Jun 3, 2011 at 6:05 AM
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    tacosrule

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    if stowing stuff in the back was what i was worried about, i woulda kept my F-150
     
  4. Jun 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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    OZ-T

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    DCLB or go home
     
  5. Jun 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM
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    CopyTaco

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    I had to think about functionality (not off-roading) first when I purchased my truck. My wife even commented on how the SB's look "funny." I couldn't agree more.
     
  6. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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    Id say it comes down to what you use your truck for.. I wouldnt even call the short bed a truck with its little novelty bed.
     
  7. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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    Derpy Derek

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    It's still a truck..
     
  8. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    OZ-T

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    So is an Avalanche
     
  9. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:19 PM
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    I hope you are not comparing the short beds to the Chevy Avalanche..
     
  10. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:21 PM
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    OZ-T

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    What are gonna do aboot it , eh ?
     
  11. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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    ... Can't say.
     
  12. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:25 PM
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    i've always said if you have to make two trips when you buy a washer dryer set you dont own a truck :D

    i camp in my bed too, and im only 5'8'. any smaller and id be in trouble

    now obviously its per each persons taste and uses, if you love your short box, or your avalanche for that matter, i am sincerely happy for you ;)

    Also, i know its "called" a "Longbox" but to me the options for the tacoma were more, short or standard. long would be longer than stock.. Like my old ext. cab LOOONG box Silverado, that thing was a limo to park!
     
  13. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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    Derpy Derek

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    I think short beds look better anyway. :)
     
  14. Jun 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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    OZ-T

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    In all honesty , the DCSB is uncommon in Canada .

    You can't get a DC Offroad here .
     
  15. Jun 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM
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    espdtrd08

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    Here is mine. A working progress.

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  16. Jun 29, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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    covefrog08

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    short box for wheelin and a trailer for towin!

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  17. Jun 29, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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    Just a few
    You can do just about anything with a short bed.....

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  18. Jun 29, 2011 at 7:29 PM
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    Regular or Access Cab then long bed.

    Double Cab then short bed...besides short bed barely fits in my garage.:D

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  19. Jun 29, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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    I have a DCSB easier to park and looks better. Long bed would be nice 1% of the time
     
  20. Jun 29, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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    DCLB FTMFW BITCHES
     

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