Extended Cab or Quad/Crew Cab Truck?

Bullit79 · 03-07-2014, 09:00 AM

Well, after many years of faithful service, I'm finally thinking about replacing my '92 Toyota Hilux. I've noticed the past decade that crew cab trucks are now the norm, but I'm hesitant in sacrificing bed length. Most of the time I don't need that extra 1'-2', but there have been several occasions where I definitely would've had stuff hanging out the back if it were a short bed.

I don't have a family so I don't need the extra cab space. But given my other car is a Z, it might be a good idea to have a crew cab for those time I would need to give a ride to friends.

Just wondering what other truck owners think.

Chuck33079 · 03-07-2014, 09:01 AM

The backward-opening doors are a pain in the *** on the extended cab trucks. If someone parks close to you you can't open the front doors enough to open the back halfass doors.

theDreamer · 03-07-2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The backward-opening doors are a pain in the *** on the extended cab trucks. If someone parks close to you you can't open the front doors enough to open the back halfass doors.

Also, what about also getting a long bed to gain back some extra length?
My dad has a quad cab dodge 3500 with a long bed dually, that thing is loooooooony.

Bullit79 · 03-07-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The backward-opening doors are a pain in the *** on the extended cab trucks. If someone parks close to you you can't open the front doors enough to open the back halfass doors.

Good point. My truck is old skool extended cab that didn't have rear doors, so not being able to open those half doors isn't necessarily a deal breaker. But I'll take a closer look at that when I start shopping around. Thanks for the input!

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Also, what about also getting a long bed to gain back some extra length?
My dad has a quad cab dodge 3500 with a long bed dually, that thing is loooooooony.

Yeah I know they have long beds optional with some crew cabs. But of course it's harder to park those, and my garage isn't all that big so I need to make sure it'll fit. And if anyone says "park it in the street"

DEpointfive0 · 03-07-2014, 10:53 AM

'92 Hilux huh?
Where are you from? And why are you in TX? Lol

Bullit79 · 03-07-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

'92 Hilux huh?
Where are you from? And why are you in TX? Lol

Because saying '92 Toyota pickup sounds boring lol.

The rest of the world (still) calls it the Hilux. For some reason they dropped the name in the 70's until they brought in the Tacoma name in the 90's.

bruddahmanmatt · 03-11-2014, 10:23 AM

What do you use your Toyo for now? If it's cargo, stick with the King Cab, if you use it to shuttle people once in a while (doesn't sound like it), go with a Crew Cab. As others have mentioned, you could always go with a Crew Cab-Long Bed. There's always the Bed Extender option on the Crew Cab-Short Bed as well.

Footloose301 · 03-11-2014, 09:37 PM

I used to have a 2004 Titan king cab and it just wasn't large enough when hauling people. I'm 6ft and if I had anybody taller than a toddler in the rear seats then I had to move my seat up and sat my balls on the steering wheel.

I now have a 2008 Titan Crew Cab and love it. Yes, I wish the bed was slightly larger, but it would be a pain to park! Nissan does make a 7ft bed option with the crew cab, and I believe Ford offers 6.5ft option with the crew cab, rather than the standard 5.5ft that comes with almost every crew cab.

I'm just about to pull the trigger on a new truck myself though. As much as I love my Titans, I can't seem to pick up a 2014 due to the styling being outdated. I test drove a 2014 Tundra crew max and loved it. It's like a limo, sits higher, wider, and the electronics are leaps and bounds ahead of the Titan as far as the stereo system and such. However, I will more than likely end up with a 2500 crew cab chevy z71 diesel LT/LTZ since I want a diesel.

Nonetheless, the crew cab is the way to go! You'll regret the extended cab!

#crewcabmafia <---- Instagram

Footloose301 · 03-12-2014, 05:12 AM

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03-07-2014, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bullit79 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: TX Posts: 139 Drives: '12 370Z GM 7AT Rep Power: 12	Extended Cab or Quad/Crew Cab Truck? Well, after many years of faithful service, I'm finally thinking about replacing my '92 Toyota Hilux. I've noticed the past decade that crew cab trucks are now the norm, but I'm hesitant in sacrificing bed length. Most of the time I don't need that extra 1'-2', but there have been several occasions where I definitely would've had stuff hanging out the back if it were a short bed. I don't have a family so I don't need the extra cab space. But given my other car is a Z, it might be a good idea to have a crew cab for those time I would need to give a ride to friends. Just wondering what other truck owners think.

03-07-2014, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	The backward-opening doors are a pain in the *** on the extended cab trucks. If someone parks close to you you can't open the front doors enough to open the back halfass doors. Footloose301 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-07-2014, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	'92 Hilux huh? Where are you from? And why are you in TX? Lol __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-11-2014, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I used to have a 2004 Titan king cab and it just wasn't large enough when hauling people. I'm 6ft and if I had anybody taller than a toddler in the rear seats then I had to move my seat up and sat my balls on the steering wheel. I now have a 2008 Titan Crew Cab and love it. Yes, I wish the bed was slightly larger, but it would be a pain to park! Nissan does make a 7ft bed option with the crew cab, and I believe Ford offers 6.5ft option with the crew cab, rather than the standard 5.5ft that comes with almost every crew cab. I'm just about to pull the trigger on a new truck myself though. As much as I love my Titans, I can't seem to pick up a 2014 due to the styling being outdated. I test drove a 2014 Tundra crew max and loved it. It's like a limo, sits higher, wider, and the electronics are leaps and bounds ahead of the Titan as far as the stereo system and such. However, I will more than likely end up with a 2500 crew cab chevy z71 diesel LT/LTZ since I want a diesel. Nonetheless, the crew cab is the way to go! You'll regret the extended cab! #crewcabmafia <---- Instagram __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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bruddahmanmatt Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: N.O.D. Posts: 39 Drives: For The Hell of It Rep Power: 12	What do you use your Toyo for now? If it's cargo, stick with the King Cab, if you use it to shuttle people once in a while (doesn't sound like it), go with a Crew Cab. As others have mentioned, you could always go with a Crew Cab-Long Bed. There's always the Bed Extender option on the Crew Cab-Short Bed as well.