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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jwalik88, Aug 28, 2020.

  1. Aug 29, 2020 at 7:57 AM
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    Knuckledragger

    Knuckledragger Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, the MX is the way to go. If I ever come across a used one I’ll probably buy it. I like camping in the back of my truck. The CX is just a little too low.
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    Jwalik88

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    that’s a really good price! Send pics when you get it installed I’m courious how it looks with the roof rack on it
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    Jwalik88

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    How much does one of those run you and what brand is it?
     
  4. Aug 29, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    8Whiskey2

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    Thanks, it's nothing fancy and I'm totally fine with that.

    I will definitely post pics when I get it! I can't wait.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    boston23

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    My color matched ARE V series with windoors added (a must have imo) was about $2k

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    If say spend more if you can, get the one that is rated for extra weight on the roof so you can put anything up there
     
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  6. Aug 29, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    This is a Lakeland, I think it was $1800 painted and installed, then the roof rails were maybe $500 more installed.

     
  7. Aug 29, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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    Jwalik88

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    That looks so nice I love your wrangler? tires and rims btw are those stock size tires and rims?
     
  8. Aug 29, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    Jwalik88

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    That looks awsome I’m going to look into that brand it must be easy to remove also from the profile pic I see you have up or was that before you’re cap?
     
  9. Aug 29, 2020 at 4:58 PM
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    High_Desert_Rex

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  10. Aug 29, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    Thanks! I got the duratracs in 265/75/16 on my stock sr5 wheels
     
  11. Aug 29, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    I’ll be honest I haven’t taken it off but it looks easy to remove haha. The profile pic was from before I got the cap...
     
  12. Aug 29, 2020 at 10:16 PM
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    Yeah, the MX is great for that. I ended up with a CX because it was the right color and price ($1,300 used), but if I bought it retail I would go with the MX.

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  13. Aug 30, 2020 at 4:52 AM
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    I'm on my third cap ( different Tacoma years that the caps wouldn't fit), one thing to watch for is if the front of the cap opens to let longer items through in the truck. I didn't know that some caps have just a window that doesn't open. My first 2 caps both had a window that opens and had never seen a cap without that feature, so I ordered my latest cap over the phone at the same place where I previously had purchased my other caps, got it painted and put on the truck before I picked up the new truck ( it was all done over the phone).
     
  14. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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    There are also windows that completely fold down for easy cleaning. It’s a really nice feature to have.
     
  15. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    Let's see the platform
     
  16. Aug 30, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    I got lucky and bought my Leer XQ in white off of CL for $800. I have literally been checking on and off for the two years I have owned the Taco. I just told my wife a few days ago that I can't survive without a topper any more.. SO nice for traveling.IMG_5018.jpg
     
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  17. Aug 30, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    Jwalik88

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    I really the lift u did what size lift did u go with?
     
  18. Aug 30, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    D Soulman

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    Lift was on it when I bought but it is Bilstein 5100s with Add A Leaf in the rear.
     
  19. Aug 30, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    CRCs Reality

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    picked my ARE up off Craigslist for a few hundred, then paid another $300 o have it painted to match. No regrets, LOL.
     
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  20. Aug 30, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    Rick111

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    ARE Z series cap w/Bedrug
    Happy with the ARE Z series and Bedrug. Truck is much more useable for my needs.

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