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Discussion in 'New Members' started by dedmax, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. Sep 10, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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    I have a 2002 chevy 2500 diesel crew cab short bed that I am considering trading in on a tacoma, but I wanted some opinions, first double cab or access cab? And second anyone with the standard bed, how do you like it, I use my 6 foot bed now and I am worried if I get the smaller bed I am worried it won't be big enough. Realistically what kind of mpg do you get with a 3inch lift and 33's? My truck now has 35's and still gets 20ish. Just seeing if a tacoma is for me or not, thanks for the feedback.
     
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  2. Sep 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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    DCLB FTW!

    Get the long bed, you won't regret it, unless you wheel alot and need a shorter wheel base. Really depends on what you use the truck for.

    I can't comment on lift and MPG, but I am completely stock and regularly get 22MPG. I would expect MPG to be around 17MPG if you lift.

    Oh, and welcome to the nut house.
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    Bilstein/OME Lift, 5th Gen Wheels, BFGs, fun stuff... Had a 3rd Gen, twin turbo'ed it (traded in on a F150 Gen 2 3.5 Ecoboost)
    sold my 2004 DCSB 2500 Duramax to get my taco. Didn't use the bed that much but during hunting season, so went with a DCSB taco. I like it, except when pulling a load (which isn't often). If you use the truck for typical running around tasks, you will love it.

    As far as mileage... i have 265/75/16s with leveling kit and I average about 17-18 MPGs. Not as good as my diesel, but i dont have to worry about my injectors taking a dump, my turbo-vein error, changing the fuel filter, 4.00 a gallon diesel, plus diesel additive since the government took our additives out.
     
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  4. Sep 10, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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    Don't do it, they're too fun and dependable and you'll spend all your money modding it and improving on perfection :D

    I love my DC LB 4x4 SR5. When money allows it'll get a small lift and some new tires but I can't complain about the stocker either.
     
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  5. Sep 10, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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    You are going to love the fit and finish of Tacoma coming from a Chrysler product. This truck is tight. Double cab is roomy for five people. Love the storage under rear seat - has all my jumper cables, spare oil filters, tire air compressor etc. stored there. Truck pulls like a demon. Hauling my boat everywhere.
     
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  6. Sep 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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  7. Sep 14, 2012 at 11:50 PM
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    Welcome! :wave:
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    Well as soon as my truck sells or I get a good enough trade on it, I am gonna be getting an Access cab 4x4 4 banger with 5 spd. I know its not what I was looking at origonally but this will allow me to get a new one and not a used one.
     
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