Truck bed length question?

I have a 6.75. Couldn't fit my big arse toolbox otherwise. It would've hit the fender wells on a short bed. I also couldn't have put a four wheeler in there if I had a short bed and toolbox

If you're putting a tool box in a short bed, you need to purchase a trailer at the same time.

I have a Silverado ext cab short bed, step side, with a tool box. My 4 wheeler fits but have to leave the tailgate down. Bought a LA Guard Dog to hold the bike down, can also hook a trailer to it. I wouldn't change my bed if I had to do it over again. Go with what you think looks the best/ serves your needs best.

On my F150 i have the SuperCrew cab with the 5.5' bed. I absolutely love it and wouldn't trade it. I like the amount of storage i have in the back seat when i fold the seats up. Great for hauling things in foul weather.

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I'll be getting the 4 door xlt

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5.5 with a tool box will be way too small, down side is 6.5 with crew cab is an extended wheelbase.

5.5 is really too short on many occasions that I need it, but a tailgate extender helps

Don't get a F150. Buy a Chevy/GMC. Ecoboost is a fraud

I have mine folded down 95% of the time to throw stuff that needs to stay dry in and the dog posts up back there

Will you be trying to park this in a garage?

We are talking about 1 foot difference. If you have trouble parking that, you have no business driving a truck. I drove a f250 crew cab with the 8' bed (23' long) for about a year and had no problem parking or turning. You get use to it quick. Just back into spots at first and you will get use to it.

The longer wheelbase not only give you an actual REAL bed, but make the ride smoother too, especially when pulling a trailer. I recently traded in my half ton for a 2500hd and everyone looked at me funny when I asked if they had any long beds on the lot. None! I went with the short bed (6.5') and still love it but sometimes wished I had held out for the long bed.