by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 08/24/2017 at 14:04
by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 08/24/2017 at 14:04
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STARS: 5
Which would you take? This glorious custom Tacoma or the mint 4x4 Ranger? Spotted both of these while at a job site today. My poor beat up fleet-spec Ranger feels inadequate...
"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
08/24/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 0
Hmmm, do the sides of the bed on the Taco fold down? If not, I take the Ranger
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
08/24/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 2
Pretty sure the Ranger is a 2x4, not 4x4 a sedan it is an “Edge” which is the 2wd version of the 4wd truck.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
08/24/2017 at 14:21, STARS: 0
I don’t have a use for the bed on the Tacoma so I’ll say the Ranger. But the Taco is cooler I think. Both very nice.
"Spridget" (dustbustervans)
08/24/2017 at 14:21, STARS: 1
That work bed on the Taco makes it for me. I have a thing for trucks with utility beds.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 14:24, STARS: 1
Is it really? I guess I just thought only the base models were 2x4! Huh, that kind of makes me want it more... Meaty tires, rwd, and manual transmission
"Roadster Man" (roadsterman)
08/24/2017 at 14:25, STARS: 0
I don’t like half-cabs but if you make me pick I’ll take the Ranger.
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
08/24/2017 at 14:25, STARS: 0
toy taco with the ute bed is what I’d take.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
08/24/2017 at 14:26, STARS: 0
I only know what the Edge is because my buddy has one and is dead set on making it a Baja Prerunner style truck. would it be cool? Sure. Does he need a Baja Prerunner in Nashville, TN? Nah.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 0
That, plus the beefy tires do it for me. I agree
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 14:29, STARS: 0
Aw. Those are my favorite. Perfect for two people
"Tripper" (tripe46)
08/24/2017 at 14:29, STARS: 0
I’m partial to the Edge, because I’ve got one. I also can confirm 2x4.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
08/24/2017 at 14:30, STARS: 1
Ranger, cause utility beds suck
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
08/24/2017 at 14:32, STARS: 1
Oh man. That’s a nice Ranger, but the tray back with fold down sides and ladder rack on that Taco make it a slam dunk.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
08/24/2017 at 14:44, STARS: 1
Tacoma as long as the frame is good
"Svend" (svend)
08/24/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 2
I’ll take mine as a Ford Ranger double cab tray ute.
"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
08/24/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 1
I’d take the Toyota simply because I could (almost) live out my dream of being an Australian tradie with a steel tray Hilux ute.
"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
08/24/2017 at 15:10, STARS: 1
I’ve got no idea why steel trays haven’t caught on anywhere but Australia. They’re just cool.
"Svend" (svend)
08/24/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 2
So functional to. Full access from all sides.
No bloated wheel arches sticking out or unnecessary rear styling.
Leave the styling up front and function at the rear.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 15:19, STARS: 1
I like the steel tray, but it looks weird to me with a modern double cab...
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 15:20, STARS: 1
There’s a gorgeous dark purple taco with bed cap and full ladder rack at my condominium. I’m in love
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 0
You were doing all the custom wood interior trim right? The center box tray? Or am I thinking of someone else...
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 15:22, STARS: 1
If only it wasn’t beige
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 15:22, STARS: 1
I’m told they do!
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/24/2017 at 15:22, STARS: 2
You could be the captain of two beige wonders
"Tripper" (tripe46)
08/24/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0
That’s me. I’ve only done the console thus far, door handles are next. My workshop is a mess from another project, but I plan to start soon.
I’ve since flushed it up with the cup holder.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
08/24/2017 at 15:28, STARS: 0
That sounds even cooler than the trucks pictured!
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
08/24/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
Yeah, it’s a hideous color. I’m willing to overlook that for the amazing work bed.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
08/24/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 0
‘Yota
"Svend" (svend)
08/24/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 0
I don’t know. Some of them work well.
Some of the Holdens are a little to car like to have a tray on the rear. The Maloo looks great but as I say. If it had a tray it wouldn’t look right.
The Toyotas, Ford’s, etc... look especially good with a Roo-bar up front.
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
08/24/2017 at 17:40, STARS: 1
I suspect the popularity of these beds has less to do with Australia being Australia and more to do with their uniquely-close connection to Japan, where these seem to be everywhere.
"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
08/24/2017 at 18:07, STARS: 0
One of the major issues I have with our Oz dual cabs is the position of the rear axle in relation to the tray. It’s too tucked in and creates issues with suspension sag when loaded up or towing. In extreme cases, bad things happen...
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
08/24/2017 at 18:12, STARS: 0
Aye
"Svend" (svend)
08/24/2017 at 18:44, STARS: 1
Ye’, that’s overloading and single cabs are better situated for a longer bed without having to strengthen the chassis.
If you wanted a larger bed though, there are more suited vehicles like the Ford Transit Custom with flatbed or regular Ford Transit with a flatbed.
"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
08/24/2017 at 21:51, STARS: 1
Which is pretty much what I run...just in VW Transporter format.
Only issue is that none of the vehicles in this class have significant 4x4 capability...AWD yes but no low range or locked drivelines.
"Svend" (svend)
08/25/2017 at 04:13, STARS: 1
I was at work earlier so couldn’t post any images.
Ford Transit do a nice long bed dropside.
Mercedes
"Roadster Man" (roadsterman)
08/25/2017 at 09:32, STARS: 0
It’s all or nothing for me, either single cab or double cab. I would have gone for the Tacoma if it was this one:
