Let’s play a game called “Will It Fit?” In the 6-foot bed, you can carry six full-size garbage cans standing up. In the 5-foot bed, you’re down to four, and you’ll have to stack them like a circus clown act. Either way, you look like a recycling hero.
What Are the Nissan Frontier Bed Dimensions by Year and Trim?
Plywood sheets? The 6-foot bed fits a 4x8 sheet if you let the tailgate droop like a tired tongue. The 5-foot bed? You’ll need a pickup extender—that glorified metal shelf—and a lot of faith. Don’t try this while turning corners.
The width between wheel wells is the same for both beds: 44.2 inches. That means a standard 48-inch pallet won’t slide in flat. So either you put it in diagonally like a boss, or you rent a flatbed.
The Tailgate: A Comedy of Errors
One feature you’ll love (or hate) is the tailgate assist. It softens the drop, so you don’t hear that satisfying thwack of metal hitting metal. Great for your fingers, terrible for street cred. You can also remove the tailgate in about 30 seconds—perfect for when you need to haul an actual giraffe.
Fun fact: the tailgate can hold 500 pounds when open. That’s enough for two of your huskier friends to sit on it while you’re tailgating at a football game. Just don’t let them bring the cooler.
