Standard cab or regular cab?

Aren’t those two things the same? And what’s the difference between a Quad Cab, SuperCab, and Mega Cab?

Vehicle manufacturers use different names to denote their cab style and bed lengths. What’s one man’s Crew Cab is another man’s SuperCrew. It can be confusing, especially when trying to find aftermarket parts compatible with your specific brand of truck. That’s why the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has attempted to standardize the names. These standard names are the same names retailers like Summit Racing use to identify application-specific parts.

The guide below matches each major brand’s cab name with the comparable AAIA designation for an apples-to-apples comparison. We’ve also provided an illustrated guide for identifying generalized cab styles and designs.

ManufacturerManufacturer’s Brand NameAAIA NameDescription
Chevy/GMCRegular Cab2 Door Standard Cab2 Full Size Doors
Chevy/GMCExtended Cab4 Door Extended Cab2 Full Size Doors + 2 Half-Size Doors
Chevy/GMCCrew Cab4 Door Crew Cab4 Full Size Doors
Dodge/RAMRegular Cab2 Door Standard Cab2 Full Size Doors
Dodge/RAMQuad Cab4 Door Extended Cab2 Full Size Doors + 2 Half-Size Doors
Dodge/RAMCrew Cab4 Door Crew Cab4 Full Size Doors
Dodge/RAMMega Cab4 Door Extended Crew Cab4 Full Size Doors with Seat Storage
FordRegular Cab2 Door Standard Cab2 Full Size Doors
FordSuperCab3 or 4 Door Extended Cab2 Full Size Doors + 1 or 2 Half-Size Doors
FordSuperCrew4 Door Crew Cab4 Full Size Doors
NissanRegular Cab2 Door Standard Cab2 Full Size Doors
NissanKing Cab4 Door Extended Cab2 Full Size Doors + 2 Half-Size Doors
NissanCrew Cab4 Door Crew Cab4 Full Size Doors
ToyotaRegular Cab2 Door Standard Cab2 Full Size Doors
ToyotaAccess Cab4 Door Extended Cab2 Full Size Doors + 2 Half-Size Doors
ToyotaDouble Cab4 Door Crew Cab2 Full Size Doors + 2 3/4-Size Doors
ToyotaCrewMax Cab4 Door Extended Crew Cab4 Full Size Doors

AAIA Truck Cab Size & configuration comparison Infographic
(Image/Summit Racing – Craig Artzner)
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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.