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Doublecab with Under Rail Liner and Leer Cap - Front Rail Issue/Need to trim?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Area51Runner, May 10, 2017.

  1. May 10, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    Area51Runner

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    Ok so i had to remove the cap to re-do the seal. I tried
    $40 ESI Ultra Cap Seal 1 1/2" Width x 5/8" Height x 23' Length, EPDM Rubber for Caps Over 200 lbs
    Extruded Solutions Ultra Cap Seal and this thing was so thick it added a good 1/4 to 1/2 in to the height of the shell from sitting on top of the seal - even with cranking down the clamps. I am switching to their
    $33 ESI Super Cap Seal 23 FT (1 1/2" Width x 1/2" Height x 23' Length) EPDM Rubber for Caps 200 lbs or Less
    SuperCap Seal and am hoping it compresses better under the weight of the shell.

    My question to you 1st Gen owners with a cap, if you do have a liner, did you cut the front rail portion off that hangs over the rail to hold it in place? I should've grabbed a picture - will update shortly so my q makes more sense - o_O

    Thanks.

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  2. May 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    I left my bedliner intact, no cutting. I've had no problems whatsoever with cap staying in place. And no water leaking between cap and rail. FWIW.
     
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  3. May 10, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    Thx for the reply - I just cant figure out where the hell the extra gap is coming from. Didn't have this issue without the liner. Weird.
     
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  4. May 10, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    make sure the liner is sitting down on the rail and not propped up. I haven't had any issues with tonneau or cap with my "under the rail" liner

    I think maybe as I type that the rubber/gasket up front is either not there or thinner than the sides. I replaced the sides when I got it used but never the front.

    I also just used "cap tape" which is very thin as that's all you need to make sure water doesn't flow in and provides a good enough seal.
     
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  5. May 10, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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  6. May 10, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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  7. May 10, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    As previously mentioned, i didnt cut my liner either
     
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  8. May 11, 2017 at 12:05 AM
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    Same here

    Oem liner
    No cutting
    Leer cap
    No leaks

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