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Show your High Profile Shells

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by JGJ, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. Jun 12, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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    JGJ

    JGJ [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Can you guys/gals show me your high profile shell?

    I'm debating on a cab-high or if I should go with a higher profile for more space.

    Please only post pics of high profile shells - no cab high shells.

    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM
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  3. Jun 13, 2011 at 6:59 AM
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    JGJ

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    looks great cannonball. whats your height clearance? you have a 3" lift?
     
  4. Jun 13, 2011 at 7:03 AM
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    Pugga

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    ARE MX Series. If you're going to put a platform in there, I'd get the mid-rise or hi-rise cap. That extra head room is nice so you're not overly cramped in the bed of the truck.
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  5. Jun 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM
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    Thanks! It has 885s on 5100s set at zero, so probably about 2.5 in the front. Rear has tsb with a 1.5 AAL. I'm not sure what the clearance is. I have been a little worried in some parking lots but they all had the clearance bar. I had the ARE MX on my old truck as well. I do a lot of biking and the extra height helps out a lot since you don't have to lower or remove the seat when putting bikes in the back. It is also bi e for camping. I got a eureka gear loft and hung it from the rack mounts.
     
  6. Jun 13, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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    so what would you say, its maybe 4" above cab height?

    Pugga, how about your A.R.E.? how high above the cab would you guess it is?

    Thanks guys.
     
  7. Jun 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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    Pugga

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    Never measured but I'd guess between 3 and 4".
     
  8. Jun 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM
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    Looks good man! I wish I go a high top camper.
    Here's mine (not a high profile though)
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  9. Jun 13, 2011 at 8:52 AM
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    Please keep these coming, guys.

    I'm on the fence with a high-profile shell as I need the height for my bikes, yet I'm not quite certain on the looks. Any additional photos you have would be much appreciated.

    Feel free to PM me if you've already posted. I'd love to see a Leer 180 on a DCSB TRD.

    Thanks!
     
  10. Jun 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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    From Leer's website, here's the 180.
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  11. Jun 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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    anyone have the higher profile, like the Leer 122?
     
  12. Jun 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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    Here's my '05 with an ARE:
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    and my '06 with a Leer 180:

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  13. Jun 17, 2011 at 6:58 PM
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    I was totally a 'cab high' guy until I got this one. I sleep in mine, so it makes a big difference. I've got carpet lined and a BedRug, lights, Velcro curtains and a futon. Better than home.

    RZ Rob

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  14. Jun 17, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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    pics man, pics!!! haha, ive been against these things since i first saw one, until now! let me in! i wanna seeeeeee
    Adamo
     
  15. Jun 17, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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  16. Jul 6, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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    anymore pics? should be pulling the trigger with in the next month or so. thanks
     
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    Do you guys have something to keep you cool when you sleep in them?
     
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