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Now that my shell is off....

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shaun23a11en, Nov 28, 2016.

?

to keep the shell or not

  1. keep

    34 vote(s)
    39.5%

  2. sell

    16 vote(s)
    18.6%

  3. store in garage

    36 vote(s)
    41.9%
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  1. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    Bannerman

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    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    I used to take it off and on my myself, by hand but this is my setup now.
     
    Bannerman, Mar 25, 2018
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  2. Mar 25, 2018 at 10:06 PM
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    Brie

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    Bad asses :)
     
    Brie, Mar 25, 2018
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  3. Mar 26, 2018 at 5:27 AM
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    scottfarm

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    aires 3D mats, scan gauge II, rear differential breather relocation, and bakflip G2 bed cover.
    Now that you sold it you will need it for sure.
     
    scottfarm, Mar 26, 2018
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  4. Mar 26, 2018 at 5:41 AM
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    BuddyS

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    Sell it. These trucks look and drive so much better without shells. Sell it and get the cash... life is better without all the excess luggage.
     
    BuddyS, Mar 26, 2018
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  5. Mar 26, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    Bannerman

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    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder but I could make a strong argument that they actually drive better with the shell.

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    Last edited: Mar 26, 2018
    Bannerman, Mar 26, 2018
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  6. Mar 26, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    The only people that will say our trucks look better with caps are those that own caps, just saying.

    But the functionality of a cap can't be beat. I would keep it if you have room to store it.
     
    TacomaMike37, Mar 26, 2018
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  7. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:08 AM
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    beriman10

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    For all the guys arguing about having a shell on and then have a utility, why not just stick with a 4runner then? You get a smaller wheelbase which is easier to manuever and have tons of enclosed space
     
    beriman10, Mar 26, 2018
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  8. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    Tons of enclosed space? What 4 runners have you been looking at. My wifes pilot has more room then a 4runner. At the end of the day, a bed with a shell is a hell of a thing.
     
    TacomaMike37, Mar 26, 2018
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  9. Mar 26, 2018 at 7:26 AM
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    Bannerman

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    Much smaller in a 4 runner, plus the shell is easy to take off. Also I’ve had trouble finding a manual 5th gen 4Runner. :rolleyes:
     
    Bannerman, Mar 26, 2018
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  10. Mar 26, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    jkowal20

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    I would keep it. The extra dry lockable space has been a life saver for me. If you have a garage you could always build a rig to hoist it up for when you aren't using it. That being said, if you don't like the look or don't need it get rid of it.
     
    jkowal20, Mar 26, 2018
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