Show me your shell!

I got sungtop xtr, I'm running icon stage 4 suspension with the dakar leaf pack, running ko2s 285/70/17
Methods double standard wheels, BAMF bolt on sliders. Demello plate bumper

 

What do you like/dislike about the Icons? Do your dakars squeak yet?

 

I would think that one would automatically lay down a bead or two or silicone before you installed your $$$$$$$ cap to make sure it was waterproof. But that is just me. Anybody have any pics with a Snugtop Outback?

 

and then cut out the silicone if you wanna remove the cap ?

 

Why would want to remove it?

 

So far I love my set up, no complaints what so ever. The dakars have not squeaked yet.

 

Sounds like a job for Steele Rubber Products to make something nice. Cab window gaskets, too

 

Flexibility, in case you need haul something tall/large, or you want to sell it when you trade in your truck. Dealers won't give you anything extra for a shell when you trade it in.

 

or you wanna haul soil or firewood

 

Why would you trade in the truck

 

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Maybe a newer Tacoma.

 

Why would you want a a 2016?

 

I don't, mine isnt even broke in yet. I bought a 2015 because I didn't like the looks of the 2016.

 

For sure, but you will get more for the truck if you sell on Craigslist if you have a shell and the truck is in generally good condition. The last two toys I have sold had shells and both buyers were specifically looking for a decent shell on the truck. Dealers wont give you crap for a trade in period, technically you will always be better off from a pure financial standpoint to sell private. But indeed, it is much more work.

 

That is sweet and one of the best builds I have seen. Do you have any plans?

 

I'm finalizing my options for a Leer 100R and was wondering what you all thought about a windoor on the driver's side and keeping the standard slide window on the passenger's side. The cap will be used for two main uses: camping and secure storage/luggage hauling. I can't afford two windoor sliders, but I can work two windoors, two standard slide windows, or a combo of the two.

My thought process was to have a windoor on the driver side to access cargo and keep a screened window for those hot, buggy camping nights. So, is having one of each tacky or practical?

 

I have one standard windoor on the drivers side and a standard slide window on the passenger side of my shell. I bought mine used and it was set up this way and the windoors do make it easier to access things at the front of the bed and you will get more use from the windoor on the drivers side.
Does it look tacky? Most people don't notice it, but you yourself will see the door handles on the drivers side and a smooth side window on the passenger side every time you look in your mirrors. You can always replace the standard sliding window at a later date when funds become available. If you need to see some pictures I can take some and post them for you.

 

Get the 100 RCC instead of the 100 R .. It's the same as the 100 R but with more reinforcement (it will support more weight on top, etc ...) and the price difference isn't that much more.