StepSide 1st Gen Tacoma's ONLY

I am looking for a camper shell for my 2000 Tacoma Single Cab Stepside and have had trouble finding anything. I saw pictures of others on here that have had good luck finding the shells. Where would the best place be for me to get a shell? Color does not matter and I will buy used. I am looking to spend under $500.

 

Got the cover on

 

Been looking for one forever. Guy like 5 hrs away from me has one for $500 but it doesn’t look like it’s good condition. A real bitch to find them.

 

Can you tell me what state he is in?

 

Sudbury, ON, Canada lol

 

It turns out you have it better than me with him! 17hr Drive (1100mi)... I guess I will have to keep looking.

 

Yeesh, sorry man wish I could be more help

 

It's okay. I am mostly looking in the southeast United States.

 

I’m about to purchase an 02 tacoma step side, extended cab, it’s a v6, from my research it seems like an s-runner. Anyone know if s-runners come in step sides? I know they are v6’s for sure. Just can’t tell because there are no emblems.

 

In San Diego, I’ve seen so many RC/ extra cab & TRD stepside versions and 5 lug but never on an S-Runner.

 

Per another thread


They did make a few step side bed S-Runner, but since they only made about 2000 of the trucks a year from 2001 to 2004, they are pretty rare. http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicles/new/reviews/2001/russ0043.html

 

I did research a bit and they all seem to be 5 lug (the s-runners I’ve seen), but it’s hard to tell, maybe I’ll try running the vin on it.

And that’s awesome @cruxofthebisquit I’ll check out that thread!

 

@heyzeus I would suggest running the vin on a service such as www.vehiclehistory.com

 

Yes S Runners are ALL 5 lug. Also ALL stick shift and V6 powered. Different wheel/tire tire combo, bigger sway bars and better tuned shocks for street.

That's the things to look for. I don't remember if they were lower or just looked it.

edit: Just the tires made it seem lowered. i read the bulletin. Buy it sure doesn't seem to me the 3.4 has a 'power surge' at 4000 rpm like they tested. Engines the same. Probably the gearing and tire combo....mines out of wind at 4K.

 

Hey guys! I've read threw some of your posts. I have a 2001 Tacoma with a stepside and a shell. Kicker, I hate it!!! Honestly a flatbed would be more useful for me. (Farm life)

But, I haven't seemed to find anyone interested. Til now! I'm in Oregon...

 

My 2003 prerunner step aside. I bought it in 2012 with 57,000 on her. I didn't even know that they produced a stepwise 1st gen until I found this one. In all these years I've only spotted 4 or 5 others. I'll post better pics as soon as I'm able to.

 

Very nice!

 

@Taco-Bell

Edit: dang I'm late to the tag

 

than you kindly