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Plain & Boring Truck Caps

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kevinztaco, Sep 17, 2014.

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  1. Sep 17, 2014 at 9:59 AM
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    Is it just me or anyone else feeling like 99.9% of the truck caps in the market are plain & boring looking asscaps? They only seem to fit old men or young men with old men type of mentality?
     
    Kevinztaco, Sep 17, 2014
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  2. Sep 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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    I do not agree
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2014 at 10:02 AM
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    I think they are highly functional, particularly if you need them for work purposes. Just not my cup of tea looks wise, tends to take away from the look of a pickup.
     
    TacomaMike37, Sep 17, 2014
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  4. Sep 17, 2014 at 10:02 AM
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    no man it makes them cheaper u cant buy they wont sell super exdpensive stuff I want one
     
    Crusher69, Sep 17, 2014
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  5. Sep 17, 2014 at 10:42 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    his crazy what? :popcorn:

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    (also running an SOS concepts sticker now)

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  6. Sep 17, 2014 at 10:46 AM
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    I want one, but I use my bed too much and it'd probably be in the way of some loads.
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2014 at 11:09 AM
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    Some flags and center console divider... lots of things on the wanted list.
    *You're crazy.
     
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    Fuckin boner material right here
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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    I love my ARE it was also free. I need to take it off one day and redo the weather stripping and seal it up better

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  10. Sep 17, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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    OP do you with they had spikes or mowhaks?
    Maybe a sic wing? or intake scoop?

    Im not sure what "design" you would like them to have.

    Or do you simply mean you don't like caps period
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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    Not enough...
    dafuq? i love my shell and it i think the truck looks even better with it on.

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    I guess you can get one of these if you don't get enough excitement from a shell. lol

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    pruchai, Sep 17, 2014
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  12. Sep 17, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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  13. Sep 17, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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    Nah. I love it. I've had one for over 20 years on various Tacomas.
    If used for its intended purpose, it is indispensable .

    Besides it keeps my MF Pringles dry.

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  14. Sep 17, 2014 at 11:42 AM
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    Too many, See Build
    I myself did not like the toppers either. but they have grown on me now. All these trucks posted above look sexy AF with the topper on! :thumbsup:

    I really want a soft topper for my 1st gen, but damn they are expensive! ...One day *sigh
     
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  15. Sep 17, 2014 at 12:14 PM
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    OP , I didn't realize that whether a cap " looks better " or not actually entered into the decision on whether you needed one or not , I guess some people buy for functionality and some do not

    Maybe what you're getting at with the old man mentality thing is actually called wisdom
     
    OZ-T, Sep 17, 2014
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  16. Sep 17, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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    i love my truck cap. it's winter 6 months a year where i live. i need it. you can take it off for when you need to move bigger things (couches, motorcycles)
     
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  17. Sep 17, 2014 at 12:29 PM
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    I like mine just for storage purposes being I have a standard cab and I couldn't pass it up for $120
     
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  18. Sep 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM
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    yup. got mine on craigslist for 200 bucks. same one's about 1500 new. can't beat it.
     
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    I will admit I don't typically care for bed covers on most pickups, but I will say they look pretty dang good on Tacomas. specially on lifted DCSB! I looked into buying one for a recent road trip to keep luggage dry and what not. But it didn't work out, too many monies...
     
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  20. Sep 17, 2014 at 1:03 PM
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    I've put a shell on all my trucks....but I've owned a lot, I'm an old man;)
    Caps to me are utilitarian...sure they look good but I keep stuff dry. How do you propose to make less boring (serious question)

    I put this one before I even had a chance to get the truck dirty...will fix this weekend...

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