LONG VS SHORT BED - Does Size Matter? Deciding on Which Toyota Tacoma

[@RobDaman]

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[@LearjetMedia]

DCLB is the Swiss Army knife. Capable off-road and much more utility. Not to mention no need for a rooftop tent.

[@elvisisalive2716]

LB here, 6' minimum if you want to throw in a dirt bike , quad etc... easier to sell to people looking to camp, haul bikes etc.

[@TheChairForce]

I have a DCLB. I think it looks better and it has come in use a lot of times for me.

[@jessg.9368]

Can you tell me how long beds came for the win in your opinion??

[@Centralcoastwraps831]

It looks more like a full size truck with the long bed in my opinion

[@808KINGSLAYER]

after owning my Tacoma for nearly 5 years, I wish I got the long bed. That extra foot of space would've been very helpful when hauling things like lumber or 4x8 sheets of plywood

[@dylannolan7454]

My roommate always complains about plywood!

[@jaytay7989]

100% agree, wish I got the 6’ bed.

[@theoutdoordad7395]

Got a long bed F150 and it’s awesome for plywood, kayaks and gear

[@Aw3someOpZ]

Im guessing that a bed extender didnt help?

[@benjones8977]

I opted for the long bed, the biggest reason was my truck camper fits perfect. Also when I moved my sisters furniture nothing was sticking out. I have no issues in parking or going off road, you just have to be a little more aware. The long bed. 👌

[@RobDaman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Palindromeater]

Thanks for this vid and the comments section, it is great to see all the pros and cons that come up! The correct answer as to which looks better DCSB or DCLB: Neither! The Xtra Cab looks best by far. And, you get the benefit of the long bed space with the short wheelbase! It’s a truck FFS, not a passenger car. Glad that is settled, I’m going shopping now!

[@ampalxsportlb2061]

I drove short bed Tacoma's for years till I moved to a Tundra. Now full circle, kid's are grown up. I moved back to a Tacoma. Now, I don't off road much in my truck other than pulling my camper and hauling my quad. I test drove the limited, off road, and ended up buying a sport LB. Hands down the best ride, reminds me of my Tundra. Just my opinion. Enjoyed the vid!

[@PrepperDawg]

I have an access cab, long bed and love it. I rarely do off road and my kids are grown, no need for double cab. I have the jump seats in back of mine and it's perfect for our 2 small dogs.

[@jamesb.armstrong5433]

Same here. Just the wife and me and two toy poodles. The long bed was much more important than seats in the back that we wouldn't use.

[@ProfoundProductions]

That’s the only version that looks right.

[@abdulsaghir3989]

Dclb taco always for the win fits in my garage perfectly and I can walk infront and behind,also look wise the LB looks way better especially when you lift them,and as far as offroading goes I hunt and I go on trails and have never had an issue

[@Michael_Tran]

No one has said "wish I've bought the short bed"

[@RobDaman]

😅

[@jareddodge8813]

I did the time was coming off a rock and ripped off part of my rear bumper lol

[@rbparker4]

I bought a long bed to make the s.o. happy. "I wish I've bought the short bed"

[@AneesSarwar34]

@@jareddodge8813 yeah for off roaring purposes, short bed all the way, but I like king bed for look purposes

[@adamnorton748]

😄

[@m.687]

I got the DCLB with a camper shell on the back. Great for camping. No tent necessary.

[@eric6rock]

That’s exactly what I was thinking 😂 thankfully I’m under 6’0 (5’6)

[@kazierchuwang7274]

I purchase my 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD sports 4x4 Long Bed and i could never been happier. I got a camper shell for mine taco so when i sleep in the back of the bed i can full stratch and my feet still wouldn't touch the end of the tail gate.

[@rhess10]

I think it's funny that there's so many videos about the difference between the long bed and the short bed. The clearance thing makes sense if you're going to do that level of extreme off-roading. We have a 40 ft long RV. I can drive it pretty much anywhere. I can do a u-turn in it. I can also do a three-point turn if I'm not towing something. Obviously I don't take it off road. But a responsible driver knows where he or she can take a vehicle. And I'll bet if somebody did the math, that extra 12 in or so in a wheelbase doesn't affect the turning radius all that much. Imagine driving a Ford F-350 or bigger. Or a full size GMC Denali pickup truck. This is almost as funny as the complaint that people have that the new Nissan Titan has tight truck like steering. Another funny thing is that in today's world you have to REMIND people not to buy a car that's longer than their garage. Just be a man. Own a tape measure and learn how to use it. Buy the truck you want. Drive it appropriately. Geez.

[@lacnibor]

You kinda touched on my reason for buying a long bed. But specifically I want to be able to eventually put a cap on my truck bed and be able to fit my body height (5’10”) without sleeping diagonal or curling up my legs. I won’t be doing that kind of off-roading that would cause me to bottom out. I totally agree with your logic though. I had never thought about it until I started watching these KZbin videos with folks doing some really technical stuff. Great explanation in simple terms, thanks.

[@RobDaman]

thanks for watching and commenting. happy holidays

[@theoneforu69]

I just purchased a 2007 PreRunner red long bed SR5 double cab V6 with 82k miles on it (Unicorn). She stands like a 4x4 without the worries of the extras 4x4's. I am not in a mountains or snow areas of the USA. I don't need the 4 wheel drive. I love this truck!!! Simple with less electronics and maintenance too...

[@MacD14]

I currently own a 2015 F150 Lariat FX4. Now looking at a 15 DCLB TRD Sport. I'm used to big trucks and I drive Commercial trucks so it's no big deal to me. My full size trucks in the past and present have had no issues when camping/hunting in the mountains. I used to be a hardcore off- roader.

[@jareddodge8813]

Love my double cab long bed trd off-road

[@kenmorgan316]

I have had both, and I love my long bed 2015 sport

[@Henray316]

You put a regular size cooler in a shortbed and it's almost full. Just get a 4runner if you gonna but a topper on a shortbed.

[@SmokinZen]

I never even gave it much thought I just knew that I needed to be able to load my motorcycle if necessary. I had a Tundra before so parking seemed easier to me and it was exactly what I need. Living in the desert I go off roading a lot and I have never been concerned about the truck being a long bed it takes you where you wanna go including snow now I don’t do extreme stuff but I do pull a trailer from time to time the truck does it all for my driving awesome little trucks

[@andyk4688]

The fender flair on the short bed dead ends into the cab which looks hideous

[@BabakPA]

This is why I got the access cab and manual. It will arrive in 2 months :) Thanks for the video

[@SeanStewart88]

I have the short bed and there’s times I wish I did have the long bed but overall the look is a lot better for the short. If I need the longer bed I just put the tailgate down and use the bed extender..

[@Maceoneone]

This is exactly why I went for the short bed! The bed extender is an extremely valid tool and I'm sorry to all the long bed boys but there is no way you will hit the real hard trails with a long bed.

[@SeanStewart88]

@@Maceoneone update : I’m Looking at selling my short bed 2020 TRD off road for a long bed haha. I am looking to build out a 6ft bed with a topper. Most the trails I do anyway are pretty mellow with the occasional tough spot here and there so it will work out for me.

[@Doc1855]

I have a TRD Off Road, double cab Long Bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs. I seldom go Off Road, but we use our Tacoma for work around our property.

[@BradThePitts]

The long bed is notably more difficult to park and parallel park. It's also notably less capable off-road if hardcore off-roading is your thing. Totally worth it to me because I schlep a lot of stuff in the back. 26" bikes will fit in the back with the lift gate closed.

[@camronbay1]

Less capable that’s a matter of opinion the driver has a lot to do with it.

[@eric6rock]

@@camronbay1it should be fairly easy with the back up cam 🙏

[@adventureronin1155]

The only thing I don't like about my DCLB is that it doesn't come with a 6 speed manual. I also didn't like how low to the ground it looked stock. But once I added a 3in lift, it looks wayyy better than the short beds.

[@RobDaman]

I enjoy my manual but is challenging offroading for a noob. Now I'm used to it there too.

[@HereForAStorm]

I can't imagine a 6-speed Long Bed would be a hot seller on lots lol

[@zeekul3962]

I own a 1996 four runner and I own a DCLB I go exactly the same places with both with no issues..never ever crossed my mind how maybe the truck too long. Living in B.C. we have tons of logging roads never do rock climbing. If you do rock climbing get the short bed but for every other off roading you wont see any different. Yes 6 feet bed is way better to packing then a 5 as I had a ford with a 5 feet bed. I can go to the top of the mountain and lay on the bed and glass everything for hours with my son. Love it. Looks ...i always have to really look hard to even know the different 😅 Some guys here saying 5 feet looks omg but the 6 looks like crap thats makes me lough. 😂😂

[@rickteeden8656]

Just bought a 2021 Sport DC LB and I’m glad I went with the long bed especially when I go to the lumberyard

[@MrJmoo123]

Short bed looks a whole lot better imo

[@tacocruiser4238]

Long bed looks better with the access cab but not with the double cab.

[@dyllan6919]

@@tacocruiser4238 Double cab long bed looks good with the perfect set tires and a right lift kit.

[@tacocruiser4238]

@@dyllan6919 I agree. That's exactly what I have lol. I gave it a 2 inch lift with Bilstein 6112s in the front and Icon Add-A-Leaf in the rear. Also upgraded tires to 75/r16.

[@shaggybx]

Where the bed meets the cab on the double 🤔 I think it looks terrible I have an off road access cab

[@Matt-ki6tw]

Currently in this dilemma. Love the Sb for the look and small wheel base for maneuverability. But want a topper so can set up the back to sleep and camp in. The SB just won’t do it.

[@RobDaman]

let us know what you decide.

[@alantrw]

There’s the access cab. 6ft bed but you sacrifice room for back passengers. I have the same dilemma. Long beds look so much better

[@tls5669]

I have a DC long bed, great for carrying stuff. I do more mudding than rock climbing so centering out isnt much of an issue, on big rocks anyways

[@jessg.9368]

Long tacos or short tacos... either way, these are both great tacos and you win👍

[@mrjamesinblogington]

Do you notice any difference in center of gravity and cornering when it comes to bed length? I am thinking of a next gen Tacoma over a next gen 4runner since the bed may make it less top heavy, but the trim I'm looking at (Trailhunter) comes in two different bed lengths.

[@gregtomlin9844]

I like the short bed better for looks and maneuverability. I can still haul full sheets of plywood and 10 ft long boards.

[@06colkurtz]

LOL even the “long bed” isn’t. I have a full sized truck to do truck work and the Taco to run around in the boonies. I added bed racks and roof rack to make up for the tiny bed

[@RobDaman]

Long bed full size are literally land yachts

[@EnviousGenome]

Wheel base is longer with longer bed thank you.

[@ortizortiz8987]

This sounds dumb but how do you tell the difference between a short bed and standard bed on others trucks ?

[@thepnwtest2124]

Short bed is the way to go if you are doing trail rides! If you are just doing around the house or landscaping then the long bed. So really what it comes down to is what it is being used for. I would say short beds are the way to go for overlanding.

[@wtfu812omg]

It’s so much harder to find a reasonable priced cap for a long bed Tacoma but I’ve been trying to find one for my 08 shirt bed and it’s impossible and on eBay $1000 no thx. I’ve seen so many 6 and 7 foot caps on Craigslist for as low as $100 .

[@anormalhickgamer5782]

Supply and deman, rule of thumb

[@rfoxyou]

Good video. Liked and subscribed.

[@steve8803]

The short bed looks better and is better for off roading. Long bed if it's a work truck, but it looks terrible imo.

[@m.687]

If your purchasing is based purely on vanity, then buy what you think looks the best.

[@nomad7482]

Long beds with a double cab here in TN are like trying to find a unicorn. I just want the SR 5 model. I only found one in a 250 mile radius but it was a TRD pro for 45,000. I'm looking for about 38,000 max.

[@honestmike3255]

I have a long bed reserved. I could barely find any new tacoma in the color I wanted let alone the LB. Should have it next month.

[@nomad7482]

@@honestmike3255 I live in Nashville. I had to drive to Ft Walton Florida to buy my long bed. It was 0% interest and the salesmen were professional and honest... however my daughter tried to buy a CH-R in Cookville TN and they wouldn't honor the Toyota offer of 2.9%. They said her credit wasn't established enough . They said 4.9 % then I said I would co-sign they said well it would probably be the same. Lol.. We both had scores in the high 700's. We walked 2 times then they said 3.5 % . I said ok ( even though they are lying about the 2.9% that was actually being offered and trying to put the extra % in their pocket) then as I was about to sign the final paper and I noticed they didn't itemize the sales tax( ( which they weren't taxing on the price I bought it for ....they were taxing the higher over marked sticker price plus the dealership fees and gap )) or the Gap insurance. They never asked if I wanted the gap insurance. They never explained it to my daughter. I said I didn't want it. The sales manager got mad and got up and walked off. Lol... He was such a baby. I thought about sending him a basket with some baby diapers and some tissue in it so his little bitch ass could use them the next time he cries because his piggish money grabbing scams don't materialize. So make sure you get your interest locked in because these smaller lots are trying to rip people off. I have found here South Eastern Toyota dealerships are much better than the ones based out of Cincinnati ( they seem to offer lower interest rates) Most of the ones in TN are based out of the Cincinatti wing of dealerships. They are actually in competition with one another and don't like eachother. I love my Tacoma. I know you will like yours. I had to wait a month to get mine also.

[@scogiliner]

wouldn't the gas tank be a bit bigger on the long bed?

[@RobDaman]

same tank

[@3rdgenbestgen21]

Some people here really making choices base on “it’s easier to park/or long bed is not a problem for parking for me” LOOL 1. Learn how to drive 2. You’re missing the point of LB or SB

[@RR-fb3xd]

If i can park my F-450 anywhere im surr a tacoma 6ft aint that crazy . Reversing always makes parking easier

[@darrenhattingh5481]

Rob, very helpful and informative video! Any chance you could tell me what your tent rig is? Thank!

[@RobDaman]

thanks. did you mean the roof rack? or the soft topper? I have vids on both if you're needing info.

[@KubanKevin]

Long bed on the access cab, short bed on the double cab in terms of looks. It's up to the buyer if they really need the long bed when it comes to work. That's my personal opinion.

[@DChappelle27]

Could you imagine if you could get a DCLB that had rear diff locking? They probably wouldn't sell any more off road packages if they did that 🤣. Does anyone know if there's a reason they can't make the SR5/Sports have rear diff locking? Such a shame they force you into the off road trim to get that capability.

[@iShowUnusualBehavior]

You can always add air lockers on an sr/5, but yes the primary reason there no e locker on sr5 is because it would take away from trd off road sales.

[@samuelrowland76]

I have a DBSB and my reasoning is: 1: I have a 16 foot trailer, so I’d rather use that then try to cram stuff in my bed 2: the sb fits in my garage 3: looks better (my opinion) 4: easier to daily (fits in normal parking spots, and better mpgs) 5: cheaper

[@YerBoyTroy]

How does the length of the bed affect mileage?

[@samuelrowland76]

@@YerBoyTroy the larger the truck the more it weights. More weight = worse mpgs.

[@anormalhickgamer5782]

@@samuelrowland76 although technically correct, it only improves your mpg by 0.1

[@ProfoundProductions]

Short beds look stumpy, long beds looks like a low rider, and the access cab doesn’t come in 4 wheel drive now so they’re all compromised.

[@2G_Enders1020]

DCLB > < ACSB there I did it

[@michaelm4514]

I will never get 5ft bed. Have access cab 2016. I find it looks better and more functional. I use it as truck and never need to haul people.

[@TheJordanJ]

21 dcsb

[@ggentile146]

Why sit in front of it so we can’t see the full bed? Lol

[@valiant545]

If you are doing a swing arm rear bumper for a spare tire and what not, do short bed. If you aren’t, do long bed. Long bed with a swing arm bumper would be a mammoth. Add a full ARB front bumper and have a land battleship 😂

[@austinisfullpleasedontmove653]

I have a dclb and would never own anything else. They look weird.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Can you get a long bed with the 4 door?

[@isentient666]

Yes you can. It’s called a DCLB.

[@jracer7189]

There booth short a long bed is 8ft

[@kevinkidneyy]

Shortbed 🚀🚀

[@tonypupkin]

Just buy a horse; you won't have problems with bed length and driving off road problems.

[@ffletch5277]

Access cab longbed is the only way to go. The double cab are station wagons fir women

[@anne_n_nimity]

What a stupid thing to say. People use trucks for different things that’s why different configurations exist. I think the access cab is totally useless space but if you like it that’s your deal.