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Went looking at new trucks today. Apparently you can get the NBS xtended cabs with either a 5.5, 6.5, or 8 ft bed????. As if I didn't have to look at enough when buying a truck. Who would buy an extended cab truck with only a 5.5 foot bed? I don't see the point. I also think it sucks that they don't offer a 6.5 foot bed on the 1/2 ton. Other than that they are nice trucks. Drove great.

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I have to agree that the 6.5 box makes more sense. However the shorter box would make sense to some people depending on what its use is. Shorter the box the more manouverable its going to be. If its being used around the city a shorter box might make sense. Me on the other hand want to be able to fit a quad in the back so a 6.5 box is a must for me. And they do offer the 6.5 box on extended but not on the quad cab if thats what you mean......

redvett Senior Enthusiast

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According to the GM web site you can order a #1500 & #2500 EXC with a 6.5' or 8' box. Only the #1500 is available in the 5.5' box.

bbb Enthusiast

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I went with the extended/5.5' bed because it looks like a hotrod and the bed is all i need...if i had more room in my garage and wanted more room i still would have gotten the 5.5' box on a crewcab.

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I have to agree that the 6.5 box makes more sense. However the shorter box would make sense to some people depending on what its use is. Shorter the box the more manouverable its going to be. If its being used around the city a shorter box might make sense. Me on the other hand want to be able to fit a quad in the back so a 6.5 box is a must for me. And they do offer the 6.5 box on extended but not on the quad cab if thats what you mean......

 

I plan to buy a new ATV in the not so distant future. I only have the 5.5' bed on my crewcab. I measured from the front of the bed to the end of the tailgate and it's 7' 9"... I'm looking for an ATV around the size of the 07 Honda Foremans (6' 10" in length).. I guess I'll have to haul it around with the tailgate down, and the quad tied down really good. Hopefully this isn't illegal, I see people doing it all the time with motorcycles.

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ur safe dont worry, the only time nething becomes illegal atleast in illinois is when its hangin 2 ft. past the end of your truck and even then all u have to do is put a small flag or some flashy colord rag on it and nobody will bother you, unless you get the occasional bad @@@ cop who wants to prove to the world that he is all that is man but other than that no worries i've seen people around ehre tie 16' deck boards down in there 6.5' beds and the flag is all u need!!! good luck :banghead:

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I've only got the 5.5" box and for people like me it makes sense. I spend more time hauling people with my truck than hauling cargo in the box, and usually when I haul stuff I just tow it. Even a foot shorter truck is easier to manouver.

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