Leer Bolts - Placement/Torque

Hi All

I picked up a used Leer 100XR For my 2017 Tacoma - plan is to put the tent on it in the summer with a Sherpa Equipment Rack. Already have bed stiffeners installed from my previous setup.

I'm struggling to figure out the mounting bolts and how they should properly be placed and torqued. Online I'm seeing photos of Leer bolts that seem to perfectly fall flat with the washer.
When I tighten mine down, it seems only the edge of bolt head (on the outward size) is catching the washer. Can any confirm if the full head of the washer is supposed to sit flat on the washer?

I've also heard of the shell shifting... Could one not flip the bolt so the threads come up through the fiberglass and add a nyloc on top? I can't fit the nyloc with the bolt going downwards as it contacts the utility rail.

Finally, any torque specs for these thing once (or if) I can get it right?
Thanks

 

This is from a 100R, but it should be the same mount...

 

All 4 mount points on my Leer 100R have gapped heads - even with a decent amount of torque

^ His are sitting nice and flush!

 

Yeah mine are all gapped. No where near flush like @TroutBum

 

Been thinking about this, couple things to check - are the bedsides splayed out or does the topper need to be adjusted? There is some flex in these glass toppers, you could try loosening one side and pushing it in... Hope that makes sense...

Mike

 

Got this truck used with a LEER cap. The bolts are all rusted out. Anyone know the replacement thread and torque spec? Going to get stainless replacements

 

My personal feeling is that the Leer fastening system (4 bolts in the corners) is not adequate, especially if you have a roof rack. I added 4 more clamps, 2 in the middle of the sides and 2 in the front.

If you over-torque the bolts, the accessory rail will be distorted.

The Leer mounting bolts normally do not lie flat on top.

 

Agree! Where do you get those sweet clamps? Got a link?

 

$41 API Clamps (4 Pack) Silver Compatible with Toyota Tacoma - 2005 & Newer - Mounting Channel Track Truck Topper Cap, Camper Shell

https://www.amazon.com/API-Clamps-S...9&sprefix=camper+shell+clamps,aps,159&sr=8-11

 

Ordered thanks for the link!

 

Picked up some stainless hardware today. Replaced all the shitty mild steel Leer hardware. Bolts are 5/16 18 thread.

@Leer… at your price point you guys need to include ALL 304 stainless hardware. WTF?

 

I know I am bumping an old thread here but I was curious about the torque specs for the 100XR too. I wasn't able to get an answer from Leer so I tested it myself and there were less than 5 ft*lbs on rear bolts which seems pretty darn low. I haven't had any problems with it but I don't do a lot of off roading (yet).

Does this seem unusually low to anyone else?

 

This is a case where the results matter more than a specified torque. These are flexible materials you are dealing with: the bulb gasket, the Toyota accessory rail, and the bottom ledge of the shell. Tighten the bolts/clamps until you begin to see a visible distortion (and then back off a bit).

 

Thanks. I just ordered those clamps for my slightly-shifting Leer 100XR.

I also ordered the rail for the front that wasn't included on Third gens. I searched but I can't find the thread (saw it before) of how to attach it to the bed. Would you mind sharing this info? Is any other hardware needed?

 

There are 5 Torx bolts that attach the cap to the front edge of the bed. Remove them and then reinstall them through the holes in the accessory rail. Simple. (Once you get the rail it should be obvious.)