Individual make and models will vary, but the following measurements provide a general range of dimensions for most short bed pickup trucks:
- Short Bed Width (tank length): 55 to 65 inches.
- Distance from cab to wheel well: 12 to 15 inches.
- Wheel well width: 49 to 51 inches (51 is most common).
Based on the short bed measurements, you need to find a tank toolbox combo with either narrow width (less than the 12 to 15 inch distance from your cab to the wheel well) or a tank length that will fit between your wheel well width. Tanks with a length of 51 inches or less will be able to fit between most wheel wells.
Tank Height
Many short bed fuel tank toolbox combos compensate for reduced bed space by increasing the tank height above the bed rails. This increased height will make it difficult to use a tonneau cover. So if you plan to use a tonneau cover with your tank, pay close attention to the tank height which typically can’t exceed 20 inches.
