Do you think the bed width is...

[FutureBoy]

42 (you choose measurement unit)

But what is the question??

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[Sirfun]

I'm guessing the ribs in the bed are on 4" centers. So every 3 ribs would make 12" and since there are 12 of those 4" spaces between ribs that would make 48" with about 2.5" outside of those to the side of the bed. So there's my rational for the bed width of >51" to<60"

 

[cvalue13]

I'm guessing the ribs in the bed are on 4" centers. So every 3 ribs would make 12" and since there are 12 of those 4" spaces between ribs that would make 48" with about 2.5" outside of those to the side of the bed. So there's my rational for the bed width of >51" to<60"

That’s a well put together range

at the bottom of that range, 51”, the bed would be functionally a bit smaller than a Tacoma longbed (owing to the CT’s sloping bulkhead) and just smaller than F150 SuperCrew

at the top of that range, 60”, the bed would be functionally ~= to a Tacoma longbed (despite the sloping bulkhead, owing to the CT being a bit wider) and a bit smaller than an F150

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

We've had much handwringing since someone said the bed was 4' by 6'. We don't know who, but they're presumably an employee. But we also don't know how they were measuring it, or if they were rounding any.

-Crissa

We don't know Jack &$#@ about this supposed source. I don't believe any of it.

 

[Sirfun]

That’s a well put together range

at the bottom of that range, 51”, the bed would be functionally a bit smaller than a Tacoma longbed (owing to the CT’s sloping bulkhead) and just smaller than F150 SuperCrew

at the top of that range, 60”, the bed would be functionally ~= to a Tacoma longbed (despite the sloping bulkhead, owing to the CT being a bit wider) and a bit smaller than an F150

Did you take the photo, and give all those measurements? It's really well done!

I'm wondering if this is your Lightning bed? And, what is the centerline measurement between those ribs. To me, it looks like they are on 3" centers. With 3" outside of them to the wheel wells, giving you the 42".

Thank You

 

[cvalue13]

Did you take the photo, and give all those measurements? It's really well done!

I'm wondering if this is your Lightning bed? And, what is the centerline measurement between those ribs. To me, it looks like they are on 3" centers. With 3" outside of them to the wheel wells, giving you the 42".

Thank You

the Tacoma longbed photo/measurements are not mine - they did do a really good job

the Lightning measurements are the same as any SuperCrew F150, in the Ford spec sheet

 

[TheLastStarfighter]

I'm guessing the ribs in the bed are on 4" centers. So every 3 ribs would make 12" and since there are 12 of those 4" spaces between ribs that would make 48" with about 2.5" outside of those to the side of the bed. So there's my rational for the bed width of >51" to<60"

I agree with your 4" spacing, but there is around 1-2" between the last rib and the wheel well. That makes the bed around 51", or exactly the same as an F150.

 

[Ogre]

If we assume 80 -82 inch wide truck that leaves about 16 inches for each wheel which is plenty even with steering and air strut. Bed will not be less than 48 between wells.
If we stick with Musk stated 82 inch that is 17 inches for the well. Tires are probably 9 inches. Which leaves 8 inches for air strut.
Front strut looks about 6 inches diameter assume same part for rear. Clearance tire to strut 1 inch leaves 1 inch left over for bed side thickness / air strut clearance on inside...
Bed is gonna be 49 inches....

17” on each side?

That’s going to be a lot of Sail Pillar Storage.

 

[Sirfun]

I agree with your 4" spacing, but there is around 1-2" between the last rib and the wheel well. That makes the bed around 51", or exactly the same as an F150.

Just remember the 48" it to the center of the ribs. So look at the distance from center of the rib to edge of the bed. I think 1" is too small, but it could be 2". And that would put the bed at over 51".

 

[Cybertruck Hawaii]

The size of a pickup truck’s bed is based on the ability to carry a full sheet of plywood.

 

[Dids]

17” on each side?

That’s going to be a lot of Sail Pillar Storage.

No. But that is why the bed is wider than 48.
Probably more like 54.

 

[Ogre]

No. But that is why the bed is wider than 48.
Probably more like 54.

This is what I figure as well honestly.

The sudden frenzy over truck size is cracking me up.

 

[Crissa]

Sure seems like the furor over the width of the bed was by a minority of the forum population...

-Crissa

 

[TheLastStarfighter]

Sure seems like the furor over the width of the bed was by a minority of the forum population...

-Crissa

Isn't that pretty much everything in this world?

 

[FutureBoy]

So you are saying that the vast majority of issue furor comes from the smallest minority of people.

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