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Correct. But I would have to spend 200 or so on rails and then however much a prinsu is so it turns into a 1200 dollar cap quick

 

if thats true, get the first cap you see!

 

here is one that is already 1200. Fully setup
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/5985192280.html

 

I would offer $400 and see what he says. I think its going to be hard to find EXACTLY what your looking for at a decent price and same color

 

This is true, which is why I don't have one yet. I don't need the same color. I'd be fine with black or grey. I just need one that at least has rails. I don't have space to take it off and put my bed rails on for the tent

 

I dont know where Battle Creek is, but they have all the good parts!

AllPro short bed bed rack
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/5925757411.html

AllPro leafs
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/5971531188.html

cool bed rack
http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/pts/5926946320.html

front diff
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/5964455486.html

 

I added these to mine. Cut them down to fit exactly how I wanted. Longest part was measuring to make sure they were precise.

Yakima Control Tracks

https://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Control-Tracks/dp/B002IAJD58

 

can you just add them? or did you need to add more bracing internal to the cap?

 

You can just add them but make sure you get the tracks with capnuts, NOT plusnuts.

I've had no issues with the weight on top without a reinforced shell. 99.9% @Marty65's shell isn't reinforced either.

 

Which size did you order? You have a short bed correct?

 

Ordered the 60" with capnuts. Some shells seem to curve in on the top rear more or less than others so I played it safe and decided to "cut to fit".

Correct on my #shortbedproblems.

I'm still tossing around the idea of buying a new shell instead of painting this one to match...you've still got first dibs on it if you don't find one before I make up my mind.

 

whats the difference between the capnuts and plusnuts?

 

did the Vermont one ever call you back?

 

Plusnuts only need one layer to be drilled through (think sheetmetal roof) and compress like rivets when tightened down. Capnuts need to be drilled all the way through and held to be tightened. Can't use plusnuts on fiberglass shell...

PLUSNUTS


CAPNUTS

 

Thanks! That makes sense.

 

Nope, I tried calling and emailing

 

Yeah I would happily take yours if you decide on doing that

 

I hope you guys looking for shells with tracks already on them don't pass up a good deal for lack of tracks...they're too easy to install. Measurements to make sure everything was centered and even took the longest...a dab of sealer in the hole before tightening everything down will keep it watertight.

If any of you do go this route...I'm happy to help however I can.

 

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/wto/5986782220.html

New stock Goodyear Kevlar tire.

 

I'm passing on the shell for now need tires instead. Nothing bigger then 285 tho