6 1/2 or 8 foot box

[Jumbo Jet]

I had three SWBs before I finally bought a LWB. Even though I never had a problem with the SWB and a Lil' Rocker hitch, my son did. Lack of experience. Not paying attention. Anyhow, I got a new sliding rear window out of the deal.

With my LWB crew cab - ride is better. Loading room is better. And, I can carry 8' material with the tailgate up.

Takes more to turn it around and you can really fill up a parking spot at Wal-Mart.

LWB is not as sexy as a SWB - at least with the younger, sport-minded crowd. But the LWB sure knows how to handle the road and the load. My SWB could get a little 'loose' around a corner with the trailer pushing just a bit. I've never felt that with my LWB.

[Gaetan]

To me a short box is an 1/2 truck if ever you install a rool top cover you will regret having a short box. it is not as easy to park but since exercise is good you park farther in the parking lot nobody hits your truck and you enjoy a better ride
Gaetan

[FiverBob]

You have to be careful in making a blanket assumption it is OK to put on an extended pin. Many fiver frames will not handle it. And, I have seen many a side rail wrinkled good by being hit with the extended pin. Been there, done it. Not fun. Last truck was short bed.