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Pictures of 3rd gen. tailgate/truck cap door interface

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by imagineer, May 21, 2020.

  1. May 21, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    imagineer

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    I need a favor... I need to see how the 3rd gen tailgate fits with a truck cap rear door. If anyone can reply to this thread with a close up shot of the way the cap seals to the tailgate, it will be appreciated.

    Back story, need a truck cap for an upcoming road trip, but basically I'm a cheap SOB who won't pay for a new ARE or Leer truck cap for my '17 TRD Offroad SB (and there are no used ones or rentals available).

    In reality, this cap might be used only a few times a year, so forking over $2k+ for a new, vehicle specific cap is not justified. So, I'm modifying an older Leer cap to fit the Tacoma.

    The cap I'm starting with has a standard rear door that's intended to overlap a standard pickup tailgate. Given the wide, flat top of the Tacoma tailgate, I'll have to get creative to create a decent seal. Knowing how a correct cap rear door fits a Tacoma tailgate will give me a better starting point.

    To pre-answer your comments:
    As mentioned before, I can't justify spending big money on a new cap that won't be used more than a few times a year. This project will cost me less than $300 (and a few weekends) including the $50 I paid for the Leer cap.

    Yes, it can be done. Back in 2004, I modified an 8' F150 cap to fit a '93 Dakota with a 6' bed and it turned out great.

    No, fiberglassing isn't a PIA. I've built and fixed sailboats in the past and, although not an expert, I'm ok with laying up fiberglass.

    I don't care if it looks weird or cheap. All I care about is that it holds together and keeps the bulk of the weather out for the week in use.
     

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