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Should I cancel my allocation? TRD OR Premium DCLB

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoRancher, Jul 25, 2022.

  1. Jul 25, 2022 at 7:47 PM
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    TacoRancher

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    So.. long story short I’ve been waiting since April for a DCSB TRD ORP. The P is what makes the waiting process painful. Well, dealership calls me and says they can put my name on a DCLB TRD ORP. I do lots of trail riding and tight corners, live in the city etc. So I’ve never even considered the long boy. Plus I’ve always thought it looks .. well.. kinda long. Anyone do hardcore off-roading in a long boy and have some experience to share?
     
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  2. Jul 25, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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    ChrisIz

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    Based on how long it has been, I would take the DCLB if it's available sooner. April is a long time.
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    If I had to do it again, LB all the way! Especially if you’re considering a sleeping platform. Ymmv
     
  4. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:06 PM
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    TacoRancher

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    interesting … yeah it’s a hard one. There’s parking and garage too.
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:09 PM
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    just my 2 cents, get the LB. I have ran into issues when hauling items that would have fit if I had that one extra foot. I would have bought a LB. but they are not common.
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:14 PM
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    Hilarious bc this is the third Lb I’ve been offered lol
     
  7. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:14 PM
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    LB for camping. SB for non camping.
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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    I mean, it’s only 12”…..:devil:
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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    I know the SB being is better at turning radius etc, but any advantages to Lb in terms of ride quality?
     
  10. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:17 PM
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    Most of what they have here in central TX as allocations are SBs, not common unless if you request one here.
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    I am in central Texas.
     
  12. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    Trails, tight cornes + city = short bed. And as you mentioned, DSLB looks a bit odd. Don't settle, get what you'll be happy with.
     
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    Don't settle on such an expensive investment.
     
  14. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:27 PM
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    What about a LB access cab? Best of both worlds
     
  16. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:30 PM
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    absolutely! I live in my truck so, that extra foot is everything. I’m actually 6’ tall
     
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    Kids. I think I’ll pass. Thanks guys.
     
  18. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:31 PM
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    meh, toss them in the back? You got a 6’ bed for a reason :rofl:
     
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  19. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    I like the functionality of a lb but not the looks. Get what u want imo, wait for the short boi.
     
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  20. Jul 25, 2022 at 8:34 PM
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    if I stealth camp (not popping my FSR RTT), i have to sleep diagonal. I did rig up some mesh screen and velcro to sleep with the gate and canopy doors open though.
     

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