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Now that my shell is off....

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shaun23a11en, Nov 28, 2016.

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to keep the shell or not

  1. keep

    34 vote(s)
    39.5%

  2. sell

    16 vote(s)
    18.6%

  3. store in garage

    36 vote(s)
    41.9%
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  1. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:27 AM
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    Paul123

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    I agree with this, a lot of times I have pallets of stuff that exceeds the height of a shell. Plus it's easier to load and unload the bed with no shell. I think there's more things that can be done with no shell. If you wanted dry secure bed space to lock stuff up why not by an SUV?

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  2. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:30 AM
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    Shaun23a11en

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    paul123 we do have an suv for the extra storage. Im going to sell the shell. I tried looking up the model serial number but couldnt find anything. Any snugtop experts out there? serial # is K77625. Trying to find out what its worth

    By the way your truck looks great. Anymore pics of it?
     
    Shaun23a11en, Nov 29, 2016
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  3. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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    Fulton246

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    I like it better without. If you have the storage space, keep it in case you need to use it in the future.
     
    Fulton246, Nov 29, 2016
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  4. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:58 AM
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    looks better with the shell on
     
    OffroadToy, Nov 29, 2016
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  5. Nov 29, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    All good man, do what you like. Just having some fun.
     
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  6. Nov 29, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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    I take my shell off and on probably a monthly basis. Takes ten minutes.
     
    Bannerman, Nov 29, 2016
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  7. Nov 29, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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  8. Nov 29, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    beautiful rig you have there
     
    Shaun23a11en, Nov 29, 2016
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  9. Nov 29, 2016 at 3:46 PM
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    You need a AAL or Dakar pack in the rear if you want to keep the cap. Just my personal opinion but the nose high look is a bit corny and shows off the shity stock suspension Toyota puts in these trucks. Just my opinion though. Do what you want in terms of that.

    I bought a Softopper and it's cool, but if I were to do it over (and I will eventually) I would get a fiberglass top. I would also get a power lift for it for the roof of my garage.

    I like the look of caps, but I don't keep my caps on 100% of the time. I only have mine on when I need it.
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2016 at 4:02 PM
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    I'm going to do some rear suspension work soon. I'm not a huge fan of going uphill all the time. Removing the shell has helped also
     
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  11. Nov 29, 2016 at 4:06 PM
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    What did you do to get that rake? Bilsteins?
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2016 at 4:08 PM
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    I used to have an FJ40 and would take me a couple of hours by myself to take the top on/off.

    Keep it in the garage. In comparison, the shell is hardly a hassle.
     
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  13. Nov 29, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    Pretty simple 1 man operation if you have the space on your garage ceiling. I tend to keep the shell on; it makes a great kennel and keeps my interior from getting beat up by the four-legged bastards. As a plus, nobody is taking or adding stuff to the back of your bed without some effort. SUV comparisons are kind of dumb; when's the last time you hosed out the back of a 4runner?

    Probably less painful selling the shell if you didn't buy it new in the first place. And good luck finding a shell down the road that fits and matches your truck if you decide you need one after all.
     
    t(u)rdtaconator, Nov 29, 2016
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  14. Nov 29, 2016 at 5:04 PM
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    It has a spacer lift on the front, stock rear with tsb leafs
     
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  15. Nov 29, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    If I decide to keep I do have a chain house already setup in the rafters of my garage
     
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  16. Nov 29, 2016 at 5:19 PM
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    I took mine off and was surprised how heavy it was, being fiberglass.
     
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  17. Nov 29, 2016 at 5:21 PM
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    Mine is heavy as well
     
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  18. Nov 29, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Snugtop is a premium brand and usually cost more than ARE or LEER. It looks like you have a Super Sport model which I think it cost about $2K new. I'm guessing you either have solid or folding glass up front and not a boot? I've seen them used on Craigslist go for about $1,200 or so used.
     
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  19. Nov 29, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    It has a rubber boot that seals against the cab
     
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  20. Nov 29, 2016 at 6:41 PM
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    This old man agrees.
     
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