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Open bed vs. Hardshell

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamchoi, Mar 6, 2020.

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Does adding a caper shell defeat the purpose of having a truck

  1. Yes, might as well buy an SUV

    26.7%
  2. No, hardshell tacos are cool too

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  1. Mar 7, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    JoshyP

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    I love my shell. Not being able to put dirt bikes in the bed was the only downside for me but I got a trailer and hauler for that now.

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  2. Mar 7, 2020 at 8:13 PM
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    Jere

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  3. Mar 7, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    tahoeskitaco

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    I live in a place where it can snow a lot... so a cap makes a lot of sense.
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    In my town, trucks without shells are for people who have to move out a lot.4EE0C456-D479-49B4-A655-275177CF7B64.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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  6. Mar 7, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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  7. Mar 8, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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  8. Mar 8, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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  9. Mar 8, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    Motomandan

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  10. Mar 8, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    JayTRD88

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    I Wish i could afford a hardshell...still saving up for one :/
     
  11. Mar 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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    OP queried: "Does adding a caper shell defeat the purpose of having a truck?"

    And I ask: How many capers do you plan to attempt this year? Will your capers require a hidden team of ninjas?

    With how short these beds are, that purpose is already defeated. (And yayaya, I know about the 2×6 plywood carrying trick...
     
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  12. Mar 8, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    Bro lol


    Ain’t nobody trying to drive around on beta rubber. I refused to drive my truck until I got STT Pros. Otherwise how would anyone else know I do alpha male shit


    Do you even bro
     
  13. Mar 8, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    CO_0321er

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    Here’s a question... can do my hair if I wear a hat? Or does wearing a hat defeat the purpose of doing my hair? Should I get a hat or not?

    .... make your own dang decisions.
     
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  14. Mar 8, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    I don’t even know bro I’m just posting shit
     
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  15. Mar 8, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    Both. Do your hair before you go out. Use the hat when you wake up 34 hours later in Mexico.
     
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  16. Mar 8, 2020 at 9:31 PM
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    hamchoi

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    Ohh here let me try..
    Can I ask a question without hurting your feelings? Or does wearing a dick on your forehead make you an ass.
     
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  17. Mar 8, 2020 at 9:49 PM
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    BillyToy

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    This guy is an idiot. I use my truck as a truck all the time. I have a good friend with a shell who uses his as a truck all the time.
     
  18. Mar 9, 2020 at 3:25 AM
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    If I had a dick on my forehead I would definitely wear a hat.
     
  19. Mar 9, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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    Tocamo

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    I haven't had a need for one yet, so I'm ok with my tri-fold soft top tonneau cover. Easy to remove & store if need be.
     
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  20. Mar 9, 2020 at 6:21 AM
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    muffyinva

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    Whoa, that he is!!
     

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