short vs long
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short vs long
reg cab short bed or reg cab long bed? just wondering what you guys think..
i want to get a "new" 94-96 f150 and im just thinking of which to get. i will be using the truck to haul stuff, daily city driving and some off road stuff too, nothing to hard core but still need 4x4. i would most likely do a 4-6 inch lift and some tires around 35 inches.
what do you guys think is better and could you give me some pros and cons?
im thinking a long bed wont be that big of difference or a problem compared to short because its only 16 inches and they are much easier to find. anyway what is your opinion?
i want to get a "new" 94-96 f150 and im just thinking of which to get. i will be using the truck to haul stuff, daily city driving and some off road stuff too, nothing to hard core but still need 4x4. i would most likely do a 4-6 inch lift and some tires around 35 inches.
what do you guys think is better and could you give me some pros and cons?
im thinking a long bed wont be that big of difference or a problem compared to short because its only 16 inches and they are much easier to find. anyway what is your opinion?
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I MUCH prefer a long bed over a short because:
*when you put a toolbox in a short bed, you have 4ft of bed space......what are you going to haul with that?
*short-bed trucks look funny (unless they're a flareside)
*short beds ( I could be wrong) I think only have 1 fuel tank
*hard to haul a lot of anything with only 6ft of space
I love long bed trucks, but here are the pros and cons
Pros:
*can haul more
*Put a toolbox in, you still have a lot of bed space
*Looks more proportional
*Have the dual-tank option
Cons:
*Longer wheelbase (for when you're wheeling)
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That's all I got..........someone else who prefers shorties might have some other views, but I like the long bed hands down
*when you put a toolbox in a short bed, you have 4ft of bed space......what are you going to haul with that?
*short-bed trucks look funny (unless they're a flareside)
*short beds ( I could be wrong) I think only have 1 fuel tank
*hard to haul a lot of anything with only 6ft of space
I love long bed trucks, but here are the pros and cons
Pros:
*can haul more
*Put a toolbox in, you still have a lot of bed space
*Looks more proportional
*Have the dual-tank option
Cons:
*Longer wheelbase (for when you're wheeling)
............................
That's all I got..........someone else who prefers shorties might have some other views, but I like the long bed hands down
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I MUCH prefer a long bed over a short because:
*when you put a toolbox in a short bed, you have 4ft of bed space......what are you going to haul with that?
*short-bed trucks look funny (unless they're a flareside)
*short beds ( I could be wrong) I think only have 1 fuel tank
*hard to haul a lot of anything with only 6ft of space
I love long bed trucks, but here are the pros and cons
Pros:
*can haul more
*Put a toolbox in, you still have a lot of bed space
*Looks more proportional
*Have the dual-tank option
Cons:
*Longer wheelbase (for when you're wheeling)
............................
That's all I got..........someone else who prefers shorties might have some other views, but I like the long bed hands down
*when you put a toolbox in a short bed, you have 4ft of bed space......what are you going to haul with that?
*short-bed trucks look funny (unless they're a flareside)
*short beds ( I could be wrong) I think only have 1 fuel tank
*hard to haul a lot of anything with only 6ft of space
I love long bed trucks, but here are the pros and cons
Pros:
*can haul more
*Put a toolbox in, you still have a lot of bed space
*Looks more proportional
*Have the dual-tank option
Cons:
*Longer wheelbase (for when you're wheeling)
............................
That's all I got..........someone else who prefers shorties might have some other views, but I like the long bed hands down
but then again both of our trucks are extended cabs. and we are just the opposite i prefer shortboxes to longboxes. btw like your truck.If you have plentiful choice of long boxes to pick from i would go that route espically if your going with just the standard cab. makes it easier to get a box to grab if something happens to yours. plus the extra two feet doesnt seem like much but it helps with hauling in the bed. and if you put a toolbox or something in you still got a short box to work with.
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but then again both of our trucks are extended cabs. and we are just the opposite i prefer shortboxes to longboxes. btw like your truck.
If you have plentiful choice of long boxes to pick from i would go that route espically if your going with just the standard cab. makes it easier to get a box to grab if something happens to yours. plus the extra two feet doesnt seem like much but it helps with hauling in the bed. and if you put a toolbox or something in you still got a short box to work with.
If you have plentiful choice of long boxes to pick from i would go that route espically if your going with just the standard cab. makes it easier to get a box to grab if something happens to yours. plus the extra two feet doesnt seem like much but it helps with hauling in the bed. and if you put a toolbox or something in you still got a short box to work with.
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My last five trucks were long bed, the current truck is long bed.. I have owned 2 short bed trucks, first one was before I knew any better.. The second one was a trade for money owed to me, sold it the next day....
My current truck has a contractors box that clears the floor of the bed by 1 1/2 inches.. And have full length tool box on both sides..
I work with my trucks, Need I say more?
My current truck has a contractors box that clears the floor of the bed by 1 1/2 inches.. And have full length tool box on both sides..
I work with my trucks, Need I say more?
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yeah everyone pretty much has it nailed. but id like to add that with a short bed you cant haul a sheet of plywood, and the tail gate has to be down with a short bed
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I prefer shortbeds. I like the looks better.
Yes you can get dual tanks in shortbeds.
I put 4x8 sheets of plywood in my truck all the time. Just put it over the tailgate.
Ive never needed a bigger bed but I guess some people are different.
Its really what YOU want and need.. It will be your truck not ours.
Yes you can get dual tanks in shortbeds.
I put 4x8 sheets of plywood in my truck all the time. Just put it over the tailgate.
Ive never needed a bigger bed but I guess some people are different.
Its really what YOU want and need.. It will be your truck not ours.
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forgot to say i mean like you can put plywood flat with the tailgate closed and set stuff on top of that sheet as well, i have friends with short beds they prefer them and seem to like them it does what they need. i just like the extra bit of length i think there more common as well, as 86f150 said its what you need and your preference, i love my long bed, but more so i Love my truck 
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If you don't need the 8ft bed for hauling , then i would go with the SB most have duel tanks , lighter , better turning radius , handle better off road IMO , if you ever drove a jeep on tight trails you know what im talking about.....Lew
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It's all about what you get used to seeing, there are so many Supercab and Crewcab trucks on the road now with short boxes when you see a truck will a full 8ft box it looks abnormal. I won't argue about an 8ft box being vastly more usefull for hauling stuff though. But if you ask me it's the flairsides that look goofy with this vintage truck.. a regular cab flairside looks alright but an extended cab version is all wrong.
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When I first got my long bed It looked SUPER LONG but now that I have had it for a while, it's just about the right size.
I guess if you need a long bed then get the long bed. It's not so much longer that is would be a huge issue.
I guess if you need a long bed then get the long bed. It's not so much longer that is would be a huge issue.