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Show me your shell!

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Oscar 319, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    Nimbostratus

    Nimbostratus Well-Known Member

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    Thanks brother. I loved it but I just couldn’t not sell it for that. Another one will come along.
     
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  2. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    Nimbostratus

    Nimbostratus Well-Known Member

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    Awesome! I’ve already got new tires and his wheels for sale! Haha.
     
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  3. Jul 6, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    AdamM

    AdamM Semi-pro aardvark wrangler

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    Just picked this up a couple days ago. I've been looking for a shell for about 4 years now, and finally got one. Used short bed shells are really hard to come by here. It's a Range Rider Cruiser.

    20190706_143908.jpg
     
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  4. Jul 6, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    Gnarman

    Gnarman Well-Known Member

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    ARB Shell, BP51, 255/85/16 ST MAXX, SCS Ray 10 Matte Bronze, Caliraised led 32 inch/side shooter/amber pods, floor mats, start x remote start, auxbeam 8 gang switch panel, diode dynamics hid lows, Australian Shepherd
  5. Jul 6, 2019 at 9:34 PM
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    azhiaziam

    azhiaziam Well-Known Member

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    That looks real good man. Was a vented windoor an option ?
     
  6. Jul 6, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    azhiaziam

    azhiaziam Well-Known Member

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    have any of you guys made molle window covers for your shell? Was thinking the part that doesn't slide on the sides may be a good option.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    Brake Weight

    Brake Weight But it hasn't rained in weeks...I'll make it.

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    Weld on sliders, fiberglass shell, 12k winch in an Elite Offroad bumper, front Aussie Lunchbox
    I ordered some mirror tint to put behind the factory tinted glass of mine. Has anyone tried this? I hoping for a near blackout inside in the daylight so people can’t see what I’ve got back there.
     
  8. Jul 7, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    azhiaziam

    azhiaziam Well-Known Member

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    It should work, but I made "curtains" in mine its blacked out and you can take them off when you want
     
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  9. Jul 7, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    Maxcustody

    Maxcustody Looking for answers, Refer to the EAD manual.

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    Very clean, looks awesome! How did you run the wiring?
     
  10. Jul 7, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Brake Weight

    Brake Weight But it hasn't rained in weeks...I'll make it.

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    I was thinking/hoping the mirror tint would keep summer temps down also. The previous WalMart limo tint has faded severely.
     
  11. Jul 7, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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  12. Jul 7, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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    kylehorvath

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    Over GVWR and I keep adding more metal
    Exactly how youd imagine.
    +/- ran from my sPod under the rig, up thru the fron left corner of the bed, along the roof, then to the two holes i drilled through he rear. I'm very happy with their performance for chase lights, camp lights, and backing up my boat into tight spots
     
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  13. Jul 9, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    Travish325

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    Looks perfect.
     
  14. Jul 10, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    Toysareus

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    Help: Which one is better A.R.E. MX or Leer 180? A.R.E. Is offering a lower price vs Leer both with same options. Any insight would be helpful. TIA
     
  15. Jul 10, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    azhiaziam

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    I haven't had an are but I will be trying one next truck I curently have a leer. 100xr it works but I feel like it could of been better
     
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  16. Jul 10, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    TRlPPlN

    TRlPPlN Pavement Cruiser

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    IMO they’re all pretty much the same in terms of quality. It really depends on the finish and fit. For me I picked leer because of how it meets the bed. Also just make sure the dealer is aware of the leaky spots on a Tacoma so they can properly seal it.
     
  17. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:34 PM
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    stbear

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    I've had both. They are about the same. How the dealer seals it up is what is most important. Both have coupons on their web site for free stuff or discounts.
     
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  18. Jul 11, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    Toysareus

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    I mentioned this to both dealers when I went there. They both were aware of previous leaking with the Tacoma and both use a thicker front piece to stop this. A.R.E. Installers use a thin foam type for the sides as Leer uses what looks like two rubber tubes running side by side as one piece for the side. The other difference is the led light in the back....A.R.E. Charges $100, but connects it to the battery while Leer is included in price,but only connects it to the tail light—so it will only turn on if your tail lights are on. Right now, the A.R.E. Is $300 cheaper and I am still trying to get it lower.....
     
  19. Jul 11, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    Blais03

    Blais03 Guess I'll bring a spare wheel bearing...

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    Just picked this up the other day 8E1E76FA-FB35-4666-ABA0-748CFBF18095.jpg
     
  20. Jul 11, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    mcgov303

    mcgov303 I'd rather be in the mountains

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    The LEDs in my Leer are independent, the one over the tailgate area turns on when I open the glass and the other up near the cab has a its own switch
     
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