Tundra “Stretch or Not To Stretch”

[MuleShoer]

Im looking for “constructive “ thoughts on this idea

The only issue with my 2019 Tundra CrewMax is the shorty short bed 5’8”. It begs the question “why bother”. All my previous trucks were 8’ beds with extra cabs until i bought a cummins ram with 6.6” bed, i made it work but it was never ideal.
Even though my build is somewhat done Im still grumbling about the bed length. So after some research i contacted the guys at “bed stretch.com” to discuss their process and length options.
the cost is the same to stretch either 6’ 5” or 8’ and install a factory bed. It would appear factory.
Or i could forgo a factory bed and go with a third party flatbed/ trey with any length up to 8’. Either way i would then build another wedge camper shell. The desire of the eight foot is that the wedge shell could be flush to the roof with no over roof length, much better aerodynamics.
my current truck configuration

here are a couple 8’ stretched tundras, the length is gained between tire and cab

 

[phsycle]

What's it cost to stretch? Would it be more cost effective and potential future headache saver to sell your truck and get a double cab with an 8.1' bed? Factory warranty, workmanship, etc.

 

[tennesseewj]

Given the relatively low payload of half ton trucks, would you really be able to take advantage of the crew cab longbed setup on a Tundra? I would guess you'd be money ahead to get a 3/4 or 1 ton in that configuration.

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[MuleShoer]

What's it cost to stretch? Would it be more cost effective and potential future headache saver to sell your truck and get a double cab with an 8.1' bed? Factory warranty, workmanship, etc.

Cost of stretch is $8000 with 8’ bed
tundra double cabs are 5.5 and 6.5 bed so that would eliminate toyota
my guess is that the cost to sell the truck with all mods would be a significant loss. Im afraid to roll up my cost ?
However i would sell the custom wedge camper which would cover the stretch cost

the flat bed cost would be about $11000 including stretch but not a new wedge camper

theres no economical way around this other then sucking it up and keeping what i built

 

[phsycle]

Cost of stretch is $8000 with 8’ bed
tundra double cabs are 5.5 and 6.5 bed so that would eliminate toyota
my guess is that the cost to sell the truck with all mods would be a significant loss. Im afraid to roll up my cost ?
However i would sell the custom wedge camper which would cover the stretch cost

the flat bed cost would be about $11000 including stretch but not a new wedge camper

theres no economical way around this other then sucking it up and keeping what i built

Yup, pay to play.

FYI, the DC cab has an 8' option. All pictures above appear to be stock trucks to me.

But @tennesseewj point is valid on payload. 8'ers get 7,200lb GVWR, but I'm sure that would only get you 1,400lbs.

 

[Regcabguy]

Those four door w/small beds are passenger friendly but not too practical.
I would have bought an '05/'06 Tundra if was an extracab longbed.

 

[MuleShoer]

the pictures are for access can so they might be stock
never seen one on a lot
heres a cremax with custom stretch

payload might be an issue not sure what the numbers are

 

[Alloy]

You may loose more selling a modified the truck than what is lost on the mods.

You made 6'5" work. What about a DIY bed extender

 

[DaveInDenver]

payload might be an issue not sure what the numbers are

Unless the company you're considering to do a frame stretch is recognized as a manufacturer the payload will be whatever it was when Toyota built it. It's possible they are established as an upfitter or manufacturer (e.g. they make limousines for example) and can re-rate the vehicle but that's something I'd nail down early on.

 

[phsycle]

the pictures are for access can so they might be stock
never seen one on a lot
heres a cremax with custom stretch
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payload might be an issue not sure what the numbers are

Yeah, Toyota calls the "Access Cab" Double Cabs, and the cab you've got, "Crewmax."

Look on your driver's door jamb. Sticker should have the actual payload numbers. Most likely, 1,200lbs. Then subtract at least 200lbs if you're going to strech. That doesn't leave a lot for a camper, cargo, people.
1-ton makes more sense here.

 

[billiebob]

8' box is a Tundra factory option.
But if you must stretch yours, check out these guys
At least the 8' box can be factory.

 

[billiebob]

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[MuleShoer]

DavelnDenver good point!

 

[MuleShoer]

8 foot is access cab only i believe.. but im going to visit my toyota dealer to and see if there is one on the lot..never seen one other then pictures

 

[MuleShoer]

8' box is a Tundra factory option.
But if you must stretch yours, check out these guys
At least the 8' box can be factory.

i talked to brian seemed very knowledgeable