Difference between Shortbox & Extended cab box.

[koda6966]

How much of a size difference is there between a short box ranger and a extended cab ranger's bed size? (93-97)

 

[lil red]

the size of the cab.....

 

[Monty35]

the bed size is identical between a regularcab shortbox and an extended cab box

 

[koda6966]

So if I were to buy a bed, it would have to be either a shortbox from a regular cab, or a extended cabs box to fit? (this would also apply to tonneau covers)

I always though that the beds were the same size between regular cab and extended cabs with shortbox being well.. shorter..

 

[Monty35]

nope same thing. Only the regular cab longboxes were a different length. Though all 3 models have different frames

 

[kunar]

a regular cab short bed and an extended cab's bed are both 6 foot. a long bed is 7 foot.

 

[koda6966]

a regular cab short bed and an extended cab's bed are both 6 foot. a long bed is 7 foot.

Then how long is a regular bed regular cab?

 

[kunar]

Then how long is a regular bed regular cab?

regular bed? i hope thats a joke...

 

[krugford]

There are three combinations you get here (Extended Cab, Regular Cab, Short box, Long Box)

Regular Cab Short Box (6 foot box)
Regular Cab Long Box (7 foot box)
Extended Cab Short Box (6 foot box)

Both the Regular Cab Short Box and Extended Cab trucks use the same bed. There is no Extended Cab Long Box.

It's rare, around here anyways, to see a long box Ranger and they've always been Gen I or Gen II. I don't ever recall seeing a Gen 3+ long box Ranger that I remember, although it was an option I'm sure.

The 6 foot box IS the shortbox. It's a reference more for a full size truck where a long box (8 foot) is a lot more common. As I stated above, I see long box (7 foot) Rangers so rarely that if you tell me you need a box for a Ranger, I'll assume you're talking about a short box (6 foot) unless otherwise explicitly stated.

Does that clear everything up?

 

[koda6966]

Why is it called a short box then? Shouldn't it just be the erm.. normal option?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Why is it called a short box then? Shouldn't it just be the erm.. normal option?

Once apoun a time, the longer bed was "normal", the same goes for the "standard" cab.

 

[ZMan]

Why is it called a short box then? Shouldn't it just be the erm.. normal option?

because a short box is shorter than a long box, thats why its called a short box.

 

[LearjetMinako]

Why is it called a short box then? Shouldn't it just be the erm.. normal option?

Its the same reason why they call a short bus, a "short bus". Its smaller than the rest.

Any gen3+ box should work. There is no difference unless you got the standard cab (no room behind seat) with the 7ft long box (longer than the 6ft short box).

 

[Insanejughead]

DakotahQ and I have longbed Gen 3's


Oh, and so does Salating.

There's quite a few gen 3's and up that have longbeds... you just normally don't "notice" them.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

DakotahQ and I have longbed Gen 3's


Oh, and so does Salating.

There's quite a few gen 3's and up that have longbeds... you just normally don't "notice" them.

They quit making them sometime in the mid to late 90's. I watch for them, and don't see that many.

Although I think I heard they recently brought the longbed back, still haven't seen one though.