Does a 2nd gen camper shell fit on a 3rd gen?

Anything will fit anything with enough hammering and paint.....

 

Thanks realoder403, so very helpful

 

Very curious if I could successfully install am Alu-Cab canopy from a 3rd gen onto a 2nd gen? Both DCSB. found a killer deal on one.

 

Well given what people are saying about the 2nd gen shells not fitting well on a 3rd gen. I think you'd be trying your luck with a 3rd gen shell on a second gen...

 

The cab and box are the same between 2005-2020, however the box side panels are taller and the tailgate is shaped differently. Putting a canopy intended for a 2005-2015 onto a 2016-2020 will result in it being too tall, likewise one designed for a 2016-2020 will be too short on a 2005-2015. Additionally there is going to be other fitment issues including not fitting properly with the tailgate.

Probably not worth the effort, but maybe?

Jeff

 

So dan how did that cap tailgate work out i wanted to put an ARE aluminum contractor cap on my 2016 and wondering how to adjust the back door?

 

Bringing this back up. I would like to put this on a 2nd gen. Owner had it on a 2016. The tailgate hatch doesn’t seem to have the curvature that most 3rd gen caps do. I wouldn’t mind it being an inch shorter. What do you guys think?

 

Did you get that cap? I put a curved tailgate skirt from a 3rd gen cap on my 2nd gen cap and it fits. A little short at the front, but no water gets in. The hard part is getting the tailgate curved skirt.