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Just Tool'n
03-06-2005, 07:49 AM
Looking at fianally getting a new truck.
Crewcab, so the question is 6ft or 8ft bed?
Want the extra cargo space, as I have been driving long WB chevy Van for 15 years.
My so called buddies keep telling me 6 ft bed, as 8ft crewcab more difficult to manuver in parking lots, drive-thru's (I.E. Fast Food joints).
This is an everday driver, used for work, plus play on weekends.
Test drove a Duramax CC 8ft bed yesterday, there was a Home Depot down the street from the dealership. I whipped in there to test, It did not seem like any big deal to me, maybe my buddies are just whimps or something!

JetBoatRich
03-06-2005, 08:13 AM
I have a 8' beed and it really comes in handy when you want to haul things around. :D more than my old 6'. You do have a noticable difference when getting around in tight spaces, but for me it is no big deal.

PHX ATC
03-06-2005, 09:17 AM
8 foot.
Quit driving through and walk in or skip it altogether (imagine the weight loss :wink: ). Parking is no big deal.
The extra space is way cool and when you need it, you wish you had it.

Kilrtoy
03-06-2005, 09:21 AM
Home depot has BIG parking spaces.....
8 foot is long, both the wife and i have trouble getting into spots with the 6 bed.... Rememebr most lots are made for mazda Miata's, not 2500's.....

JetBoatRich
03-06-2005, 09:24 AM
Home depot has BIG parking spaces.....
8 foot is long, both the wife and i have trouble getting into spots with the 6 bed.... Rememebr most lots are made for mazda Miata's, not 2500's.....
That is why you learn to park and walk :eek: take up a couple spots away from all the other vehicles.

Kilrtoy
03-06-2005, 11:02 AM
8 is really long and good luck parking
Home depot spots are meant for big vehicles, the rest of the world is not.......
yes we always park far away and walk, I dont want door dings....

OutCole'd
03-06-2005, 11:13 AM
I have a 6' bed. If it was 8', it would not fit into my garage. I like to keep it inside at night.

Mandelon
03-06-2005, 01:45 PM
I have a 3500 with CC and 8 foot bed. With a saddle tool box, it only has 6 feet left....
8 foot fits a camper, and plywood, 2x4's, ladders etc inside. It more better!
Kilrtoy is just a shitty parker. :hammerhea I've seen him without a shirt, he should park further and walk more. :p

BLOWN HOWARD
03-06-2005, 03:00 PM
8 is really long and good luck parking
Home depot spots are meant for big vehicles, the rest of the world is not.......
yes we always park far away and walk, I dont want door dings....
Easy way to fix the problem of door dings, Lift that dam thing Kilr!!!!!!!!! Or do you not have any money left after the new boat purchase????

Kilrtoy
03-06-2005, 07:44 PM
Im too old for that lifting and lowering crap.....I like a nice riding vehicle
And yes MANDY Honey, I need to RUN alot more....

goneboatin
03-06-2005, 08:33 PM
Get the crew with 6 foot bed and do the Quadrasteer thing, a ten minute drive in a parking lot is all it will take and you'll be hooked. Unless you do construction work and haul alot of long things, (2x4's), there isn't a real need for an 8-foot bed. If you do a Q-steer, do it soon, it's the last year.
Just my $0.02
GB

IN2MX
03-06-2005, 08:49 PM
If you buy the chevy - 6ft bed
If you buy the ford - 8ft bed
IMO, just for the looks aspect.
Even with my 6ft bed crew cab, sometimes it is difficult for parking and the drive thru's.......

pixilatedpussy
03-06-2005, 10:16 PM
The bigger, the better!!!! :)

BLOWN HOWARD
03-06-2005, 11:12 PM
Im too old for that lifting and lowering crap.....I like a nice riding vehicle
And yes MANDY Honey, I need to RUN alot more....
Got news for ya when i lifted mine it rides better!!!!!!!!!!!! Than the pizza cutter tires that come stock

Kilrtoy
03-07-2005, 02:19 AM
Got news for ya when i lifted mine it rides better!!!!!!!!!!!! Than the pizza cutter tires that come stock
Oh yeah, I have a DCB, what do you have a Howard....
yes, I have heard that some do ride better lifted. Im just not into to it.....

THATJEFFGUY
03-07-2005, 08:57 AM
yes, I have heard that some do ride better lifted. Im just not into to it.....
...or maybe he's just afraid of getting a VC24400 from those bored Chippy's ! :D

THATJEFFGUY
03-07-2005, 09:00 AM
Im too old for that lifting and lowering crap.....I like a nice riding vehicle
I have to agree with Kilr here..some lifts do ride alot better than stock and even look pretty damn good. But I've done all that in the past, so I'm too old for it now I guess. Just gimme a nice ride in a "bone stock" truck.

LUVNLIFE
03-14-2005, 07:06 PM
Get the eight foot bed. My wife drives the truck daily and doesn't have any issues. We don't have any door dings either. The bigger bed is more convenient plus the longer wheelbase makes for a nicer ride while towing. :wink:

CrazyHippy
03-14-2005, 08:27 PM
The downside to an 8' bed is the bounce on the 101 empty... I need a kidney belt to drive 65. Smoothes right out @ 70 though ;)
BJH

Just Tool'n
03-15-2005, 09:02 PM
Well I hope to get the truck on Thursday, 8ft bed CCDmax.
I am excited! :D

LUVNLIFE
03-16-2005, 05:02 AM
That's the same truck I have. You'll love it :wink: