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Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Pjf1119, Nov 7, 2016.

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  1. Apr 17, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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    I have a Leer DCC 23-36 wedge on order. 2-4 weeks to wait... I wanted more height than the ARE offered. Most of the others features/options were quite similar. The Leer had a longer warranty and was a bit less than the tallest ARE too...
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    i picked up a used DCC off CL

    saved me about 1500 bucks from the quotes i was getting for new
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    Hi! I’m looking for an aluminum canopy for my 3rd gen DCSB. I’ve seen plenty for 2nd gen and for 3rd gen LB but I’m having a hard time finding one for what I need. Can anyone help me with make and model info? I was hoping one from a 2nd gen would fit but it doesn’t appear to. Thanks in advance!
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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  5. Apr 21, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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  6. Apr 21, 2019 at 11:18 PM
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    How much are alucabs?
    My shell was about $4500.
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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  8. Apr 25, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    My 23-36" Leer DCC with windoors, slider front window, and double rear doors with long radius windows came in at $2565.
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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    Hi All, new here (this is actually my first post). Looking at fiberglass vs. Alu-Cab and I'm really drawn to the Alu-Cab for its utility and aesthetics. I've got some questions for anyone who has added one to their rig (if these have been answered in another thread, my apologies):
    1. How was the install?
    2. How did you seal your canopy?
    3. Is the brake light wiring messy? How did you deal with that?
    4. Leaks! I live in Seattle and as most people know, we get a lot of rain. Any issues with water seepage?

    Thanks, all!
     
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  10. May 18, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    My Leer DCC finally arrived!

    [​IMG]

    Fantastic headroom, seems to be well built. Now to work on putting in a bed platform and storage.
     
    guidoStow, May 18, 2019
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  12. Oct 14, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    Hey guys this is My new to me ARE DCU Shell and I was wondering if any of you had recommendations for Insulating this shell as to not have condensation issues, I am thinking of Using Poly board and some marine/auto carpeting as headliner, Possibly filling the ribs with expanding foam. Any ideas or advice?

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  13. Oct 14, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Wow that's tall!
     
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  14. Oct 14, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    Dude thank you so much
     
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  16. Oct 14, 2019 at 10:25 PM
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    I need to finish up my build (those pics are not my rig, but very similar). I had typed a response but it ended up embedding in the quote. Whoops! If you slice the R5 insulation right, it bends fairly easily. And its cheap!
     
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  17. Jan 28, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    RocTaco, did you get around to getting an aluminum cap? Looks like the second quote from kyle shows that the second gen tacoma aluminum shells are compatible with the third gen with a bit of modification.
     
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  18. Jan 28, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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    I actually ended up with a softtopper!
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    Looks great! Running a bestop supertop right now, how are you liking your softopper?
     
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    Love it so far. Easy install, looks good, quiet going down the road.

    Best part is no more shoveling snow out of my bed when I need to use it!
     
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