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Aluminum Camper Shell

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Pjf1119, Nov 7, 2016.

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  1. Jan 28, 2020 at 9:47 PM
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    Jealous of that shop space! Rig looks good too
     
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  2. Jan 29, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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    Thanks!

    I wish it was my personal shop hahaha, it's where I work. Definitely nice to have access to it tho, especially for doing oil changes and what not on the truck during the winter.
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    I've got the same... excellent shop pace at work (tools, welder, drill press, power everything) butttt, it is works so I gotta get my personal jobs done on time!
     
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  4. May 20, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    Icon Front & Rear Dakar Leafs Baja Designs S8 30'' & SAE Fogs Shittybilt 9500 Synthetic Arb Compressor Sound Deadened Sound system + Sub + Deck Custom Bed Drawer System Skid Plates
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2020 at 11:27 PM
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    Icon Front & Rear Dakar Leafs Baja Designs S8 30'' & SAE Fogs Shittybilt 9500 Synthetic Arb Compressor Sound Deadened Sound system + Sub + Deck Custom Bed Drawer System Skid Plates
    Just got mine!! "Century" Build quality not amazing, feels like it was slapped together a bit too quick.

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    Hamishmartin47, Jun 30, 2020
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  6. Jul 31, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Mostly getting these in here for anyone who is shopping. I went with a 23" ARE diamond plate DCU. I was unable to find a used one for a short bed, the quality is alright, but honestly for the cost I would have expected a smidge better. Either way I think it looks cool and now I can sleep in my truck (alone and diagonally)

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    slomaro, Jul 31, 2020
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  7. Aug 12, 2020 at 3:30 AM
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    what size wedge is that?
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    I had thought it was ~160lbs, but before having my AAL put in I actually looked at the paperwork, it was just over 200lbs, so it's a chunky boi. But the diamond plate is thicker than ARE's standard DCU aluminum.
     
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  9. Aug 12, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    anyone on here pair an alum cap w/ a roofnest falcon or gfc platform tent? tempting w/ the 6-7" profile on them, and opens up a lot of possibilities with the cap. 135-150 lb weight
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    Local ARE guy talked me out of the diamond plate. It increased the price over 1k. Looks blingy tho
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2020 at 7:23 AM
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    Yeah the pricing ended up working out for me, still pricey. I really like the look though and hopefully I keep it for a while.
     
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  12. Aug 16, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    Is there a manufacturer that has an aluminum shell that better matches the contour of the cab? Most I have seen do not follow the contour of the cab like the fiberglass shells and stick out around the cab edges or above the roof line. Any photos? Looking specific for a 2nd gen DCSB.
     
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  13. Aug 16, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Tradesman will probably be your best bet.
     
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  14. Mar 20, 2021 at 4:28 PM
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    Got this the other day, sold my bestop as it became a hassle to pretend folding it down was faster than taking a topper off...

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  15. Mar 21, 2021 at 3:35 AM
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    Nice looking cap! Did you pick it up new? I looked on the used market for an aluminum one with windoors like that for a while without any luck. Every pest control company that runs Tacoma’s in the area has those caps on em, but they never come up for sale. Wonder if they scrap them when they upgrade the fleet
     
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    Hey thanks! This thing is actually about 10 years old, got it off facebook marketplace, threw some fresh paint on in some spots. Cost me $160. It was from a 2nd gen, also said it would fit a ranger or something similarly small
     
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  17. Mar 21, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    Heres my aluminum topper.
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2021 at 7:49 AM
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    Day I picked it up. ARE 26-32 wedge.

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    Spent some time building it out. Added windows, hatch, insulation and carpet.

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  19. Mar 22, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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    nice job. i like the awning clung in close & roof access. is there, or do you have, in progress photos? thanks
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2021 at 2:40 AM
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    Nice! Where did you get the windows? Link? I would like to add a couple two mine.
     
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