Camper Shell for Tacoma
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Originally Posted by TRDgal
Wow everyone, thanks for all your feedback and suggestions. This will really help when I go lookin'. I saw one local shop asking for 1800!! Maybe prices have gone up or the cost of running a business in the Silicon Valley has increased the price of everything!! A little haggling might help...
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Check the classifieds here, TTORA and custom tacos for deals. Also, since your in CA, check craigslist for good used caps. There's always somebody looking to get rid of one (I think there are atl east two in our classifieds right now, but not for d-cabs).
Good luck
Oh yeah, I suggest getting a high rise (do they make these for d-cab beds?)
so you don't smack your head when you lean in to grab stuff.
Good luck
Oh yeah, I suggest getting a high rise (do they make these for d-cab beds?)
so you don't smack your head when you lean in to grab stuff.
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I looked for a good used (white) shell for my Taco xcab for the longest time (over a year maybe?) and couldn't come up with one. You probably do have a little advantage being in cali though. One thing you need to establish is how you want to use the shell. If it is just to secure/cover stuff and a little leaking is no big deal, that will broaden your choices quite a bit. However, if you want it to be leak-free, you need to be pretty choosey (and lucky). I would not recommend a boot between the cab and shell on a Tacoma with a 3rd brake light because of the contoured rear cab. It is prone to leaks because of trying to seal against the uneven surface where the 3rd brake light is.
FYI - I very recently know of a guy who got some really poor service from Leer - he has a shell that is relatively new, and leaking, and his response from his dealer and Leer was "I took it back to the dealer, who advised me that there is no way to prevent leakage with any shell. I contacted Leer and received the same response. "
I would be skeptical of how well an over-the-rail liner might affect the seal.
I got an ARE shell last year and I really love it. SnugTop was my first choice, but their pricing seemed outrageous to me. You can see my (custom) camper setup here (click pic) Good luck with it!
FYI - I very recently know of a guy who got some really poor service from Leer - he has a shell that is relatively new, and leaking, and his response from his dealer and Leer was "I took it back to the dealer, who advised me that there is no way to prevent leakage with any shell. I contacted Leer and received the same response. "
I would be skeptical of how well an over-the-rail liner might affect the seal.
I got an ARE shell last year and I really love it. SnugTop was my first choice, but their pricing seemed outrageous to me. You can see my (custom) camper setup here (click pic) Good luck with it!
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[[ I would not recommend a boot between the cab and shell on a Tacoma with a 3rd brake light because of the contoured rear cab. It is prone to leaks because of trying to seal against the uneven surface where the 3rd brake light is. ]]
Another thing to remember - the rubber boot will rub the paint off. I'm amazed at how many people take their cap off after a year or two and discover this and are angry!
Another thing to remember - the rubber boot will rub the paint off. I'm amazed at how many people take their cap off after a year or two and discover this and are angry!
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I found a used one a few months ago, and it was by far the best purchase I've made for my truck, and I saved around a grand. I took the liner out when I picked up the shell, and it didn't leak at all. I have since put the liner (over-the-rail) back in, because my rails looked horrible from the liner rubbing the paint away. It leaks a little now, but nothing that some foam tape can't fix. It also appears that I have some small wings from the shell pressing on the liner. I'm debating on cutting the rails off and getting the rails covered in Line-X to hide the paint chips, as I cannot afford to do the whole thing right now.
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Originally Posted by TRDgal
The Leer looks nice on your truck. It's good to know you didn't have any problems installing it over your liner.
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Another one!
Hey TRDgal, if you are still looking, here is another D-cab snugtop for sale in so-cal, guys's asking $400. TTORA FS AD for Cap click here
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Hey,
I was wondering if anyone has had their shell painted. I was given a green shell, and a gold truck. Don't think that would look too good. The Autobody shops want $500, but I'll bet there is somewhere else that is cheaper.
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-Greg
1999 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner TRD
I was wondering if anyone has had their shell painted. I was given a green shell, and a gold truck. Don't think that would look too good. The Autobody shops want $500, but I'll bet there is somewhere else that is cheaper.
thanx,
-Greg
1999 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner TRD
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Greetings,
I have Tacoma PreRunner 2003 double Cab short bed. I am looking for a camper shell for great price?
I have checked eBay and Craigs List... Nothing
I am in California
Respectfully...
I have Tacoma PreRunner 2003 double Cab short bed. I am looking for a camper shell for great price?
I have checked eBay and Craigs List... Nothing
I am in California
Respectfully...
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Thanks,
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Dcab Topper
TRDGal,
I have a Century Brand topper for an 04 DCab that will give you a good idea of what yours will look like. I have a sprayed in bedliner that is 1/8 of an inch thick over the rail so it's pretty comparable.
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I was patient and scrubbed craigslist for 2 months and found this topper for $300. Snugtop and ARE brands seems to go between $1000 - $1700 in my pricing. My century is kind of off brand but I get compliments every day plus it only ways about 150 lbs so it can be easily removed!
I have a Century Brand topper for an 04 DCab that will give you a good idea of what yours will look like. I have a sprayed in bedliner that is 1/8 of an inch thick over the rail so it's pretty comparable.
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I was patient and scrubbed craigslist for 2 months and found this topper for $300. Snugtop and ARE brands seems to go between $1000 - $1700 in my pricing. My century is kind of off brand but I get compliments every day plus it only ways about 150 lbs so it can be easily removed!
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TRDgal,
I have a 2004 ARE Z-series cap on my 04 Tacoma. I’m very happy with it. Ordered it with several accessories and paid about $1350. Yes – the over the rail bed liner will impact the cap. I wanted a flush fit, without the Toyota OEM plastic rail cover showing between the top and bed. See photo. Had Toyota swap it for an under the rail bedliner, but even that one had a piece over the front rail, next to the cab. ARE dealer said it wasn’t a big deal and installed the cap, adding a little extra foam to make the transition. I was not happy with it. Next day I fixed it by lifting the cap and cutting the forward rail cover off with a dremel. If I were to do it again, I’d remove the Toyota accessory liner and spray in an under the rail liner.
Bob
I have a 2004 ARE Z-series cap on my 04 Tacoma. I’m very happy with it. Ordered it with several accessories and paid about $1350. Yes – the over the rail bed liner will impact the cap. I wanted a flush fit, without the Toyota OEM plastic rail cover showing between the top and bed. See photo. Had Toyota swap it for an under the rail bedliner, but even that one had a piece over the front rail, next to the cab. ARE dealer said it wasn’t a big deal and installed the cap, adding a little extra foam to make the transition. I was not happy with it. Next day I fixed it by lifting the cap and cutting the forward rail cover off with a dremel. If I were to do it again, I’d remove the Toyota accessory liner and spray in an under the rail liner.
Bob
Now if I could only figure out how to run power to a light inside the shell I would be happy.
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