Jacob Ochs Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 So I know for a fact 87-92 comanches had a short bed avalible (I'm not sure the size) and through 86-92 there was also a "long" bed option! I have the "long" bed model and it is 7.5 feet long, But when I look at the short beds they look abnormally short. But ive seen pictures of MJ's that don't look super long or short, theyre kind of in beteween. So I was wondering if there was a third bed size that I am ignorant of. here's a picture of my MJ long bed that I think is a bit to long and have considered shortening before body work. so is there a third size? If so what is the size of it? Also what is the size of the short bed? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 nope. just a long (roughly 7' inside dimension) and a short (roughly 6' inside dimension). plenty of custom rigs out there though. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I am willing to bet what you have seen as a very short 3rd bed is a custom "bob'ed" bed done by the owner. Some people shorten their bed overhang to avoid dragging it off the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 nope. just a long (roughly 7' inside dimension) and a short (roughly 6' inside dimension). plenty of custom rigs out there though. :thumbsup: I am willing to bet what you have seen as a very short 3rd bed is a custom "bob'ed" bed done by the owner. Some people shorten their bed overhang to avoid dragging it off the road. Thanks for the quick replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 A long bed with the short bed distance behind the rear wheels would look just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 The angle and lift and sometimes even color of a truck can also influence how "long" it looks to my eyes at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 A long bed with the short bed distance behind the rear wheels would look just right. so if I were to take 6"-12" of the back of mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 The angle and lift and sometimes even color of a truck can also influence how "long" it looks to my eyes at least. mate that could be what I've been seeing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 A long bed with the short bed distance behind the rear wheels would look just right. so if I were to take 6"-12" of the back of mine? I'd have to measure. To look right you would have to graft the short bed from the center of the wheel wells on to a long bed cut in the same spot. In my opinion, that would have the best proportions. A long bed has to much behind the rear wheels and a short bed's proportions are just a touch off. It's like the cab and nose are the same length as the bed. It would be nice to see one photochopped to see if I'm right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 A long bed with the short bed distance behind the rear wheels would look just right. so if I were to take 6"-12" of the back of mine?I'd have to measure. To look right you would have to graft the short bed from the center of the wheel wells on to a long bed cut in the same spot. In my opinion, that would have the best proportions. A long bed has to much behind the rear wheels and a short bed's proportions are just a touch off. It's like the cab and nose are the same length as the bed. It would be nice to see one photochopped to see if I'm right. I agree the short beds are a tad short and opposite with the long beds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I think Willy nailed it with his bobbed long bed. The proportions look right to me. Compare it to the long bed following it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Nice rig and works well for off road, but for a mostly street driven truck that's used as a truck, it's a little to short for me. The second truck is probably a 92, exact same paint as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Agree, but all I'm saying is a bobbed longbed looks better proportioned overall. It retains the wheelbase of the LWB and has a few inches in the bed than the shortbed for cargo. I could live with that as a street truck when used as a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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