Vizsla_Buddy

I have read multiple threads on this and am still questioning. Couple of quick questions:

- Is there a material difference in how the truck tows?
- Do you really notice any difference in maneuverability around town (without a trailer)?

Thanks in advance.

Aubrey

BlackBoost

A longer wheel base means wider turns, and maybe a bit harder in tight parking lots, but that's about it. Difference between short and long box wheelbase is anywhere from 11-19 inches difference depending on the cab size.

David Jones

Super Crew 145" vs 157"?

My current 2016 and my previous 2012 are 157" wb Super Crews. 6.5ft bed. The 157's are long and do take some effort to park. General driving around, I've never had an issue. Like any long vehicle you've got to allow for the length when making a turn.
I've not pulled a trailer with either one.

Havyek

I didn't notice much difference towing with my 2013 SCab/6.5' box over my 2016 SCrew/6.5' box.

Driving is a different story and took some time to get used to. The turning radius is much wider (comparatively) and took about a month to get used to. Not big problems, just little things like backing into parking spots taking another few seconds to pull out and straighten where before I used to nail it first attempt. Sometimes clipping a curb in a drive-thru etc. You get used to it.

catinthehat

This question is highly subjective, instead of going with the general consensus you get from a narrow range of contributors, I would drive both. I am assuming you are asking about the length of the actual truck, not just th bed. You can get a single cab long bed close to the length of my supercrew short cab. Personally, I spent years driving a longbed crew cab for work, I opted for a shorter personal truck because of how much easier they are to maneuver. Trucks are already too big these days in my opinion for city driving, an even longer truck is one less headache. Considering the number of people on these forums with 4"+ lifts and large LT tires, I'm going to guess my opinion is in the minority. Good luck either way!

4B11TX

I sure wish I had got the 6.5' bed. The 5.5' isn't good for hauling much.

Vizsla_Buddy

Good point ... I am talking about the 5.5 box vs. the 6.5 box ... both on a SCREW 4x4.

Vizsla_Buddy

Could you please expand on your thought some ... why?

tareed94

There is definitely a wheelbase difference. 145" Screw short box (5.5') and 156.8" Screw long box (6.5'). You will notice the length increase just going to the short box from your '04 screw, I just did this 6 months ago and noticed a big difference. An '04-08 Screw short box has a wheelbase of 138.5". Best thing to do to tell the difference will be to drive both of them. Making that jump definitely takes some getting used to as the truck feels wider, is longer, and handles differently with the new components in the steering and braking

GREEN16

Have had both and will always get one with the 6.5 bed from now on. The best part about it to me is that I can haul 4x8 foot sheets of anything, drywall, plywood etc without any trouble and they don't hang out past the tailgate with it down. That and I think the 6.5 bed looks better with a tool box mounted in.