08 Tacoma Camper Shell???

Hey guys, I'm looking at camper shells for my truck. I know Leonard makes good ones. I'd like to know how you guys like a shell on a tacoma. In my opinion, I think it looks pretty cool. Give me some opinions.

 

A r e is real nice but pricey

 

i love the idea of the soft top... i'd like to get something like this for camping or wheeling, because i need to haul a motorcycle every now and then i don't want to get a fibreglass one. problem is they are $500-$600 and i'm not willing to spend that much.

 

just ordered my snugtop xtr, i here alot of good things about them, $2000 otd.

 

I'd rather not have one, but I need one for many reasons. I chose the A.R.E. MX shell for mine. It's got sweet Windoors, side windows that filp up so you can get to stuff near the cab without crawling through the back (Leer and other some other brands have somthing similar too). I do have to say that although a well made shell, good paint, seals well, etc it seems like some of the stuff is a bit flimsy;; kind of a weird rubber hinge thing on the windoors, no prob yet but we'll see in 10 years.. The side glass is kinda on the cheap side I think, it looks a bit "wavy" at certain angles. With windoors, domelights, and carpet headliner it was about $1,800. Overall completely satisfied with it and the price paid.







(The little window above the cab on the front of the shell is just for looks, it's nice though, really breaks up the front of the higher topped shells.) IF you want more pics just let me know.

 

Jason topper $1,300 otd with options.

 

A.R.E, Z series

 

not the best picture but it's an A.R.E. , about $900-$1000.

 

I have a Snugtop XTR, the only reason i got one this expensive is my step-dad paid for it as a bonus for a big job we completed. Snugtop makes some great stuff...and ive yet to see another tacoma, or other truck with this model on it.

 

jason topper otd for 1089 with options.i think they r all pretty close to price and function.good luck

 

Shells are a nice option on a truck. I had a Leer on my Dodge and liked it.
The cab high looks the best IMO...unless you need the added height.

 

when you guys has your shell installed did you have to take off the cargo rails.

 

They use the rails to mount the shell.

 

ok, thanks for the info.

 

I bought a Z series and with all the options and lights it was about $2200.00. pretty pricey but thats the look i was wanting, can't say how handy it is don't know how i went so long with a tonnaue cover