89mjpioneer Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have a short bed but I always wanted to get long bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have a long bed and ever since the first trip off road I decided a short bed would be soooo much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It's a tossup... For actual DD duties the LWB might be more useful, as it can fit more junk. Although, the short bed does just fine for most use, and parking is a breeze even in those crappy places called cities... For building a wheeler, I'd go short. For building more of an expo rig (long distances, camping, etc) I'd probably go long. For a street truck (lowered, v8 swap, etc) I'd probably still go short - it weighs less and I think the porportions look better. However, if the truck has a rake, I think the long bed looks better. So, umm, how about a couple of each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92comanche4x4 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 ive got a shortbed it looks better but somtimes i wish it was long bed and for wheelin it don't matter for me i stick with mud and sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLAB Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I've a long bed.........and i prefer it for working, i've too much renovations to do at home :cheers: many place for beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Short beds work better for offroad use. Long beds look better with big lifts & tires. Just depends on what you want to do with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have had 2 LWBs and now I have a SWB. I personally like a LWB better. The bed is more useable for hauling stuff when you need the gate closed. I have also found that I could put my 300 EX and my boys 250 ATVs in the bed of a long box. Not going to happen with the short box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 shortbed all the way, especially wheelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejndssn Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 i'd say get one of each and you won't have any regrets :brows: I would like to have another one but the wife will shoot me :rotfl2: for sure just had to get rid of the 89 cherokee which work had me going all over the east coast so i couldn't get the seats out of them :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car RamRod Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I've only had a long bed (I had a short but never used it). I use it on trip and such so the extra space is nice. But I can see where a swb would be better off road. And I also agree, in stock for a swb looks better, but once anything gets bigger on the truck, the long bed is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 swb, swb, swb. I haven't had the experience of a lwb, but I don't think I'd like it. Every MJ I've ever driven(I believe the count is up to 5) was a swb. I started driving with XJs, and even longer wheelbase and wider turning radius of the swb MJ was hard to get used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 i'd say get one of each and you won't have any regrets :brows: I would like to have another one but the wife will shoot me :rotfl2: for sure just had to get rid of the 89 cherokee which work had me going all over the east coast so i couldn't get the seats out of them :wall: Agreed -- one of each is the way to go (unless you can swing three of each). The SWB is better for wheeling and daily driver duty, but the LWB is definitely more "utilitarian." At the moment I have three SWB and two LWB here. Eventually I need to "thin the herd" and I hope to end up with one restored SWB and one half decent LWB. Although the '88 SWB 4-banger is sort of a sentimental favorite and I may talk myself into keeping that one, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 longbed for work, towing (nice longer wheelbase makes trailer handling easier), and DD duty. I love being able to toss whatever I want in the bed and go. shortbed...well, I can't fit a damn thing in the back of it, unless I feel like removing the fullsize spare and mount and toolbox. I love the truck, it's great wheeling. I'd never wheel a longbed...end of story. too much high center, @$$ dragging, and they look TERRIBLE bobbed IMHO. so coming from a guy who's had easily 5 of each, longbed for duties, shortbed for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specauto Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Old thread, I was just curious to see which folks preferred. I have 2 short beds, and one long bed. I just bought the longbed and have been driving it extensively the last few weeks. I thought I preferred the shortbed, but the reality of these MJ's (after owning an XJ for 22yrs) is there is absolutely no room to put anything in the cab. So...you either have to put a cap or a toolbox in the back. I'm not too crazy about a permanent cap (although I bought a short bed one), and I can see that a toolbox of any size would cut the 6' bed down to zilch. Also, I had a flat last week and had it towed in... the rear bumper drug excessively unloading off the rollback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 i like the usefulness of the longbed, but i prefer the dimentional look of a single cab shortbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik666 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 long bed, keeps in my motorcycles tucked in nicely when they take a dump or need transporting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Long bed is great for every day use. If you're going to off road it chopping the bed down gives your a larger wheel base over shorts. Seems like more people make aftermarket sliders and what not for LWB comanches too for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 short bed, for serius loads i woudl get a full size pick up instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I prefer the short but mine is used mostly offroad. I have other trucks for hauling things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1Texas Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Since most of my home duties require hulling heavy trailers thru the mud or equipment in the back I like my 2 MJ long beds. The cab is too small to put anything in and need the extra room in the back. a good amount of time 40% I am in 4wd low and go thru mud a foot or 2 thick. It has never failed me yet. if I was to rock climb or something like that I can see the advantages of the short bed. The MJ is the smallest Truck I own anyway! The only other Truck I take in to the clay gullies is my 1966 Int Harvester and the MJ handles much better being a 3 1/2 shorter, and weighing 5000 lbs less. LWD here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I purchased the MJ because I need a truck to haul "stuff" from Home Depot and other "stuff" to the dump from home renovation projects. So I really like the 7 ft. 4 inch bed. After moving to the "new" house, I pulled the SnugTop off, that made it easier to bring in trees, plants, and landscaping materials. Not to mention lumber and concrete blocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 short bed, for serius loads i woudl get a full size pick up instead... :thumbsup: That's also the way I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull4x4 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I've h ad 2 short beds and 1 long bed. Only one I fixed body and doing the 4wd swap was the long bed I have now. Enjoy it more than short bed. I can see how a short bed would be better offroading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MJ Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Have 3 long beds and 2 short beds. Prefer the long beds for the utility. And they wheel good where I like to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I've only had LWB, but wouldn't mind owning a SWB. I DD mine and enjoy it. Gets better mileage than my XJ, and it's a manual which I also enjoy driving more. I've not slept in the bed yet, but being 6'2 the LWB I can fit front to back comfortably and not have to lay at an angle or with tailgate down. With good protection I see the LWB vs SWB a non-issue for wheeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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