I sure would like to see the 6 1/2' bed go to 6 3/4'. That's why my previous truck was F-250. Motorcycles don't fit worth a darn in the 6 1/2' bed if you want to close the tailgate. Why would it be such a big deal? I realize it probably doesn't make that much difference to people unless they're motorcycle nuts. What do you guys think?

 

3" difference is all you are talking about. Why not turn your bike slightly ***-eyed in the bed of the truck and you can close your taligate. Or just get an 8' bed.

 

That works with one bike, but with two can barely be done, three forget it. I didn't want the 8' bed with the SC. Got spoiled with my 250. Just whining.

 

buy a trailer!!!!! and hopefully you got the tow package!!!

 

I have a reg. cab 04 and if it weren't for the fact they are so ugly with the 8' bed I probably would have gotten an 8' bed on it. I know what you mean with the 8' bed and a supercab, it makes for a long truck, but they tend to ride failry soft, but suck to park or manuever.

Even worse, a Super Duty crew cab 4x4 with an 8' bed. I use to tool around in one as a service truck when I was an HVAC guy. It did ride great though, had a 7.3 and a 6-speed manual, it was a tank.

 

I can fit two motorcycles and a quad in mine with the tailgate up.

Well...they are small. XR70, XR100 & 90cc Foutrax.

Would a bed extender not help?

 

Hey Rancheroracer, You presented an interesting problem to which there are a few possible solutions. As mentioned, you could get a bed extender. Not as secure as a tailgate but bikes should probably be strapped down anyway. Another solution that I like is in modifying the tailgate itself. You could take it to a good bodyman fabricator, or if you are have the proper tools, tackle this yourself. The tailgate is 3 1/2" thick ( 3" at the top and bottom) and you are wishing for an extra 3". If you cut the inner skin away, perhaps in a 15" X 53" rectangle, and welded in a steel 3" deep box (modified to clear latch mechanism) into this area. This would give you the 3" you need.