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Show me your shell!

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

  1. Apr 12, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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    f86sabjf

    f86sabjf Well-Known Member

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    Jeff
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    2020 Trd sport
    Ranch Echo topper

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  2. Apr 12, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    liTRD

    liTRD Well-Known Member

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    I figured so. I've searched and searched the internet but nothing comes up.
     
  3. Apr 12, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    GeoTachnical

    GeoTachnical Well-Known Member

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    Can anyone please tell me the distance between the roof tracks on a A.R.E topper for a 3rd gen toyota?
     
  4. Apr 12, 2021 at 3:54 PM
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    jeffbofd

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    Stock
    Nice. These Ranch toppers seem like a good value.
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:28 AM
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    barnes828

    barnes828 Well-Known Member

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    For my uses I've never needed side access so sliders are fine for me. I store everything under the platform so I can only access it from the back anyways. The only time I’ve even used the sliders is when I put my dog in the back I’ll crack both sides open so he gets some fresh air and breeze.
     
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  6. Apr 14, 2021 at 6:20 AM
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    liTRD

    liTRD Well-Known Member

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    Not on an ARE cap, but on my Ranch it's roughly the same as the cab of the truck.

    My Yakima racks were adjustable so it really didn't matter how far apart they were.
     
  7. Apr 14, 2021 at 7:03 AM
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    GeoTachnical

    GeoTachnical Well-Known Member

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    I found a rack on CL but I don’t want to use the Yakima racks, trying to limit vehicle height... so I’m looking at the feasibility of creating/copying a low profile mount for the rack
     
  8. Apr 15, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    The Eleven

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    Long time lurker and I finally found my Cap.. On Craigslist no less! ARE cx 100 maybe? color matched, walking away happy for $750.

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  9. Apr 15, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    Blackwolf

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    Looks good! That may be the v-series, I think the difference is the windows. There may be a plaque on the inside of the cap that says the model (my cx has one there along with the color it was painted from the factory)
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    The Eleven

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    Just checked and saw that it is indeed a V series. Just super excited to add a drawer system and take it out camping.

    But first Im going to weatherproof the crap out of it. Already seeing water at the corners.
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    bagleboy

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    Snug top Rebel, Thule tracks, ditch tracks, Bagged rear suspension, F/R anytime camera, intermittent wiper switch...
    The front is the biggest culprit. The bed rail caps are higher than the front bed wall which creates hard to seal spots at each front corner. Also the caps don’t overhang the front like they do on the sides.
     
  12. Apr 16, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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    idaholiving

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    none yet. Working on getting a camper shell.
    Leer 180 Camper Shell with Yakima Double Haul. Truck is finally ready for some long fishing trips.

    IMG_9762.jpg
     
  13. Apr 17, 2021 at 12:13 AM
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    Superhulk LB

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    Tonneau cover, Black exhaust tip, blacked out badges and tailgate lettering. Black rhino(glamis)18x9 wheels with +12 offset. LT265/70/18 Toyo Opencountry ATIII. Metaltech 4x4 rock sliders Cali Raised lower grill light bar/mounts TRD Pro Skid, DD Fogs(pro), Ironman 4x4 FC pro lift.
    ARE CX. Ready for some adventure with the family and a little more cargo space.

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  14. Apr 17, 2021 at 12:18 AM
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    All of them.
  15. Apr 17, 2021 at 12:24 AM
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    wenatcheekid

    wenatcheekid Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100s, OME 885’s, Snorkel w/ Snorkel Upgrade precleaner, CMC, fender chop, SPC UCA’s, Deaver AAL, ECGS bushing, OME carrier bearing drop, SCS F5’s.
    Currently running this shell, just bought it this week:
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    ...but also have this shell, which came on the truck when I bought it:
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    Which one looks better? I definitely like the gray one a lot for camping, and got a great deal on it. Gonna sell off the paint matched one to free up cash for other ventures.
     
  16. Apr 17, 2021 at 5:43 AM
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    TroutBum

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    Leer 100R
    How do you like the Double Haul?

    Mike
     
  17. Apr 17, 2021 at 7:17 AM
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    Superhulk LB

    Superhulk LB Well-Known Member

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    Tonneau cover, Black exhaust tip, blacked out badges and tailgate lettering. Black rhino(glamis)18x9 wheels with +12 offset. LT265/70/18 Toyo Opencountry ATIII. Metaltech 4x4 rock sliders Cali Raised lower grill light bar/mounts TRD Pro Skid, DD Fogs(pro), Ironman 4x4 FC pro lift.
    Good looking truck!
     
  18. Apr 17, 2021 at 4:23 PM
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    trailbound

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    I like the gray one, more room for stuff and moving around inside. What wheels are you running, I like those?
     
  19. Apr 17, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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    wenatcheekid

    wenatcheekid Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100s, OME 885’s, Snorkel w/ Snorkel Upgrade precleaner, CMC, fender chop, SPC UCA’s, Deaver AAL, ECGS bushing, OME carrier bearing drop, SCS F5’s.
    Thank you!

    Those are Stealth Custom Series F5’s. Sometimes they’re in stock, but you gotta jump on them quick cause they sell like hot cakes.
     
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  20. Apr 18, 2021 at 6:31 AM
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    Tacman19

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    As many as I can fabricate
    Stole it, and thanks for what you do. FDNY is awesome.
    Zim
     
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