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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

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  2. Short Bed

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  1. Oct 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM
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    RedNeck D

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    Own a SB and it does what I need it to. The LB is obviously more practical in some aspects and does appeal more because it's more proportional. The SB is better suited for off-road over the LB but a single cab is better suited than a SB or LB in that aspect. It's all personal preference in my opinion and to each their own on what they buy.
     
    RedNeck D, Oct 13, 2013
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  2. Oct 13, 2013 at 1:29 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Yep
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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  4. Oct 14, 2013 at 2:39 AM
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    Long bed. i gave the short bed a try..

    Just too small for me.
     
    Konvict KROG, Oct 14, 2013
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  5. Oct 14, 2013 at 2:42 AM
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    Konvict KROG

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    Konvict KROG Live Free or Die Trying

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    My Access cab is the same length as a DCSB and i have a long bed. problem solved :)
     
    Konvict KROG, Oct 14, 2013
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  6. Oct 15, 2013 at 5:51 AM
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    deepcoma

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    Short bed works fine for me. I wanted a manual transmission double cab so I had no choice on the bed length and had I been given a choice I might have chosen the long bed for the practicality. That being said I am happy with the SB and to be honest the SB is the best looking too!!
     
    deepcoma, Oct 15, 2013
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  7. Oct 15, 2013 at 5:58 AM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    It's ok, you can always trade in for a LB in the future. ;)
     
    teneighty, Oct 15, 2013
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  8. Oct 15, 2013 at 6:09 AM
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    X2. If dealer/someone would actually trade a LB for a Frodo Wagon.
     
    Boone, Oct 15, 2013
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  9. Oct 15, 2013 at 6:16 AM
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    Can it really be a longbed if it's not at least eight feet? I think the choice is between "regular" and "short". If I could've, I would have gotten one with an 8' bed, but it'll probably be extended with a tire-carrier/bumper someday anyway.
     
    AeroKen, Oct 15, 2013
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  10. Oct 15, 2013 at 6:20 AM
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    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    Yes.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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    Wait....that's not at all what I said!!!!!
     
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  12. Oct 15, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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    DCLB FTW
     
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  13. Oct 15, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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    dafuqs a DSLB
     
    OZ-T, Oct 15, 2013
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  14. Oct 15, 2013 at 6:00 PM
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    Konvict KROG

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    Yes. An 8 foot bed would look stupid. :)

    That and the wheelbase would be measured with yard lines.

    Old toyota long beds are 7'3" btw

    I gues the 8 foot bed would be DCSLB
     
    Konvict KROG, Oct 15, 2013
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  15. Oct 15, 2013 at 6:45 PM
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    teneighty

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    As was your truck configuration choice.

    Double fail!
     
    teneighty, Oct 15, 2013
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  16. Oct 16, 2013 at 5:21 AM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    That's because a mod has a SB and fixed the results. Every time someone votes for an SB it gets 10 votes.
     
    teneighty, Oct 16, 2013
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  17. Oct 16, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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    So, you may be able to get a long bed dc Manual in the next generation.....

    Long bed for me.
     
    GoHuskers, Oct 16, 2013
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  18. Oct 16, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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    Lol. If they could even do that. I'm surprised the short bed isn't higher. I see about 7 short beds for every 1 long bed around here. I like both of them, but I prefer a short bed.
     
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  19. Oct 16, 2013 at 9:38 AM
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    Access cabs look better, and they only have one bed length.

    :crapstorm:
     
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  20. Oct 16, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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    Because making you SB guys jealous is more fun.
     
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