Reddout Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Had been looking at short beds for quite a while, but have come across a 1990 long bed automatic that I may be interested in. My choice for a short bed was due to the limited space in my garage. The Short bed at around 15' would fit no problem, but the long bed at 16' may be a bit tight. I would imagine a longer wheel base would be a smoother ride, but it is a truck. I don't imagine it would be super smooth anyway. Those that have long beds, could you jump in and let me know your thoughts? I'd appreciate it. -Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 the extra 6" of wheelbase is dead last on the list of items that affect ride quality. :thumbsup: shocks, tires, and springs are at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I have a '90 SWB and an '89 LWB, both 2WD, stock suspension, same shocks and tires, with similar mileage. I think the LWB rides smoother and corners better at "high" speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1Texas Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 weight of long bed adds to smoothness. There are advantages to short bed when off-roading, but all in all they are not far off from each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddout Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Thanks, just re-measured the space I have available and it's just too tight... The search goes on for a short bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 All other things being equal, as the saying goes. A longer wheel base will give you a more comfortable ride. Also, if you are towing, the long wheelbase is safer (Guess why no factory MetricTon/BigTon package on the short bed). But as Pete said: Lots more things contribute to a smooth ride more than 6 more inches in the wheelbase. Especially with 25/30 year old trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Keep in mind that even the short wheelbase MJs have a longer wheelbase that the XJs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddout Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Keep in mind that even the short wheelbase MJs have a longer wheelbase that the XJs. Thanks, I didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 yup, by about a foot. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddout Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 I had a '95 ZJ with a 6.5" lift on it. My wife affectionately called it "the bucking bronc" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Sounds like a "Rough" Country lift. I have both trucks also. I prefer the LWB just for the fact I have a bigger bed. Add a toolbox or roll bar to a SWB and you are left without much of a usable bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddout Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 LOL. It was actually a Rubicon Express 4.5" short arm lift with 2" pucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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