Bed size??
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Cargo Master
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From: Northern California
Bed size??
So how many of you have the 6 1/2 ' bed compared to the 5 1/2' bed?? I noticed that you would lose 410 pounds of payload by choosing the 5 1/2' bed!! That would really count when adding in tongue weight and passengers/cargo etc. wouldn't it??
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I chose the 6-1/2 foot bed because it's more useful. Hard to get by with the smaller bed unless you just use it like an oversized trunk. The vehicle is pretty long though in crew cab form (around 21 feet?) and you can feel it while maneuvering in a parking lot. I've heard the longer wheel base creates a smoother ride but honestly I didn't notice any difference in test drives.
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From: plymouth mi
I had the 20 inch pirellies on my 06 fx4, they were noticeably harsher than the 18's on my 12 fx4, there has been some discussion on this and the consensus is that you lose about 100 lbs of payload to the 20's also.
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I chose the Scab for the 6 1/2 foot bed and a shorter overall truck but I really wanted the Screw with 6 1/2 foot bed, just too long.
As for wheel size: IIRC all 18's are chrome clad. While most people have no issues some have had some problems with tire changing machines and the cladding getting messed up on curbs and from road debris. The problem reports are definitely at a minimum though.
As for wheel size: IIRC all 18's are chrome clad. While most people have no issues some have had some problems with tire changing machines and the cladding getting messed up on curbs and from road debris. The problem reports are definitely at a minimum though.
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6.5 bed Screw here.
Noticably harder to park in tight places over my old 06 Screw with 5.5 bed and the 5.5 bed 2012 screw.
I got the long bed as it is much more stable while towing my RV trailer.
Noticably harder to park in tight places over my old 06 Screw with 5.5 bed and the 5.5 bed 2012 screw.
I got the long bed as it is much more stable while towing my RV trailer.
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I have the 5.5' Screw. Agree bed is small (I pull a fishing boat, so all 7'rods have to go in an angle across the bed). Upside, (fold the mirrors in) and this thing fits in my long garage stall. Long enough wheelbase to make it an excellent tow platform.
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The OWL All Terrains just stand for Outlined White Letter all terrains. Chances are they are the Pirelli Scorpion ATRS. I love the look of my 20's it's just gonna take some serious cash when those bad boys need new rubber.
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From: plymouth mi
I chose the Scab for the 6 1/2 foot bed and a shorter overall truck but I really wanted the Screw with 6 1/2 foot bed, just too long.
As for wheel size: IIRC all 18's are chrome clad. While most people have no issues some have had some problems with tire changing machines and the cladding getting messed up on curbs and from road debris. The problem reports are definitely at a minimum though.
As for wheel size: IIRC all 18's are chrome clad. While most people have no issues some have had some problems with tire changing machines and the cladding getting messed up on curbs and from road debris. The problem reports are definitely at a minimum though.
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There is NO functional reason to have the 20" wheels except for appearance. And replacement tires will cost more, and the rims will be more prone to damage if you hit something hard, or if a tire loses some air. The 18's will have a taller sidewall which in theory should ride better but you may not really notice the ride being *that* much better.
Chrome clad wheels have that $10 KMart hubcap look to me and I would avoid them. If you are going to *use* your truck, especially for any off-road purposes, go with 18's and avoid the plastic chrome cladding.
As for bed size, I'm an old schooler and would always prefer the longer bed if you are going to use your truck to carry stuff. I like the 8 foot beds we had in prehistoric times for carrying 4x8 sheets of stuff (but that's when trucks were utility vehicles and had regular cabs), but the 6.5' bed will do that with the tailgate down.
George
Chrome clad wheels have that $10 KMart hubcap look to me and I would avoid them. If you are going to *use* your truck, especially for any off-road purposes, go with 18's and avoid the plastic chrome cladding.
As for bed size, I'm an old schooler and would always prefer the longer bed if you are going to use your truck to carry stuff. I like the 8 foot beds we had in prehistoric times for carrying 4x8 sheets of stuff (but that's when trucks were utility vehicles and had regular cabs), but the 6.5' bed will do that with the tailgate down.
George
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I have the 5.5' bed on my SCrew. I prefer the look of the shorter box over the 6.5'; I think that extra foot makes the truck look too long. I don't haul all of the time, so the shorter bed hasn't been too much of an issue for everything that I've carried to date. Oh, and you can put the tail gate down and carry those 4'x8' sheets of plywood/dry wall with a 5.5' bed just fine, too.
