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Now that my shell is off....

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shaun23a11en, Nov 28, 2016.

?

to keep the shell or not

  1. keep

    34 vote(s)
    39.5%

  2. sell

    16 vote(s)
    18.6%

  3. store in garage

    36 vote(s)
    41.9%
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  1. Nov 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM
    #21
    Shwaa

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    Shwaa Well-Known Member

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    I have a simple answer to this that has always served me well over the years...

    DCSB- looks better with shell, by far
    DCLB- could go either way. Totally depends on need/usage as others have stated
     
    Shwaa, Nov 28, 2016
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  2. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    Sub_Par

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    Why did you make another thread about this? If you like the shell keep it, if not sell it and stop making threads about unless it's a for sale thread.
     
    Sub_Par, Nov 28, 2016
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  3. Nov 28, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    Shaun23a11en

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    Shaun23a11en [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I will post about what I want. If you don't like it, don't bother opening my post and beat it
     
    Shaun23a11en, Nov 28, 2016
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  4. Nov 28, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    Shaun23a11en

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    To everyone else, I value your experience and comments. That's why I posted the poll and started the conversation. Thank you
     
    Shaun23a11en, Nov 28, 2016
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  5. Nov 28, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    para38s

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    That is what the forum is for :thumbsup:
     
    para38s, Nov 28, 2016
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  6. Nov 28, 2016 at 8:19 PM
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    20tacoma17

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    I like it both ways. If I could afford one I would have to use in the winter months since it rains or snows 7mo a year. Really like that style.
     
    20tacoma17, Nov 28, 2016
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  7. Nov 28, 2016 at 8:25 PM
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    Pigpen

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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    I'm a keep it on kinda guy.
     
    Pigpen, Nov 28, 2016
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  8. Nov 28, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    yesmar

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    I had a shell, sold it. I got it for the same reason everyone does. Dry secure space. But honestly the truck is more versital without it.
     
    yesmar, Nov 28, 2016
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  9. Nov 28, 2016 at 9:19 PM
    #29
    landphil

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    That's hillaryous! :D

    I'm a function over looks kinda guy - so it would depend on how you use the truck IMHO.
     
    landphil, Nov 28, 2016
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  10. Nov 28, 2016 at 9:51 PM
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    While we are all giving our opinions, you should leave it however YOU like it best. That's what matters most!!
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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    Out of all the vehicles I've had over the years and all the money I've put into them I'm most pleased with my purchase of my cap

    IMAG0580.jpg

    IMAG0579.jpg
     
    nickj604, Nov 28, 2016
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  12. Nov 28, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    Depends on how you use it. My shell has been on since 2006 although I do need to replace the seals when I get back to the US. I leave camping gear and a carpeted sleeping floor (not raised) in it year-round since I sleep in the back a good bit when I'm home, especially during hunting season. I have Yakima racks on the top and if that's not good enough I have a utility trailer but I can pull the shell off if I really need to.
     
    Bajatacoma, Nov 28, 2016
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  13. Nov 29, 2016 at 5:43 AM
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    My truck came with a Leer cap when I bought it. I didn't like the look, so I removed it and sold the cap. I put a hard tonneau cover on the bed which is useful and looks better, but there are times when I wish I still had the cap and regret selling it.

    I am voting to keep it and store it then you have it when you need it.
     
    Coolerman, Nov 29, 2016
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  14. Nov 29, 2016 at 6:33 AM
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    No shell. If you weren't in so cal I didn't offer to buy it off of you :rofl:
     
    Flannel_Lover, Nov 29, 2016
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  15. Nov 29, 2016 at 7:57 AM
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    I'll wait for your next post on whether you should keep the shell and I'll post in there. Maybe let the decision maker (your wife) decide what goes on your truck.
     
    Sub_Par, Nov 29, 2016
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  16. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:02 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    I like it without.

    But nothing beats the practically of a shell.
     
    TacomaMike37, Nov 29, 2016
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  17. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:09 AM
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    LunaticConcepts

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    Store the shell somewhere. I regret selling mine sometimes.
     
    LunaticConcepts, Nov 29, 2016
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  18. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:13 AM
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    Harry

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    I had a tonneau for years - finally went to a camper shell on my DCSB and I won't go back. I don't care about looks - having extra dry locking storage is why got it.

    If I'm hauling something that won't fit in the bed with the shell on, it's probably easier to haul it with the trailer.
     
    Harry, Nov 29, 2016
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  19. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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    Mr. Murphy states that within a week of you selling the cap, you WILL have a reason to have it on the truck for SOMETHING! Isn't that the way that Murphy's Law ALWAYS works???
     
    Skrain, Nov 29, 2016
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  20. Nov 29, 2016 at 8:25 AM
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    what has crawled up your ass and set up camp? Get a life man. Talk all you want behind that screen, probably makes you feel tough huh
     
    Shaun23a11en, Nov 29, 2016
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