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Lightest hard cap?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by something2, May 8, 2021.

  1. May 8, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    something2

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    Many sellers don't even put the weight on their site. I'm looking at adding a hard cap but really don't want to use much of my load vs a soft cap that weighs 30 lbs... I searched the form and didn't see any results.
     
  2. May 8, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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    farmtacoma

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  3. May 8, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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    PhenixFord

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    Installer told me that my new LEER XR100 weighs about 200#. I do have sliding windows and headliner. But the differance probably isn't that much. Your probably not going to get any lighter than that with any other brand of fiberglass shell. Just my $0.02.
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  4. May 8, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    Marshall R

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    Based on weighing my trucks with, and without caps the one on my Tacoma is about 180 lbs. The one on my F150 is about 200. Mine are basic Leer models. I doubt if you will see a significant difference with any of them.

    If you want to keep weight down get a basic cap. When you start adding accessories, roof racks, carpet, fancy windows, raised roof's interior lighting etc, the weight adds up.
     
  5. May 8, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    hoarder23

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    A metal one may be just a bit lighter. RLD claims 165 lb for short bed, 185 lb for long bed.
     

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