Show me your shell!

I used AllPro. It worked well and is still on. Cost me around $65 iirc. I don't think there is much difference for just a leaf. Leaf packs, yes, but just a leaf I wouldn't worry to much about brand names.

 

Might want to return that cx... lots of ppl having problems with them on the 3rd gen

 

thanks

what kind of problems? Not sealing well?

 

Not having any issues with my ARE CX.

 

I have heard people having problems with the shell being taller then the cab

I called ARE to confirm and they said the cx series is using the same design that was for the second gens and they are redoing it

The reason I choose a v series instead of the cx

 

interesting, I hadn't heard about that. We'll see what it looks like when it arrives. Thanks for the info

 

Ive only noticed sag when i load up for camping.
What are the benefit differences in added leaf or something like sumosprings?

 

Not sure about Sumosprings. I have the add-a-leaf. It added about a 2" lift. Made the ride firmer and the truck felt more planted. Stopped the wheel hop in the back end. Increased load capacity. All in all it felt like a new truck, or rather, how the truck should have been made from the factory.

 

VW settlement money will most likely go towards an A.R.E. Walk-In. One WinDoor, drop-down front window, etc.

 

Leer 100xr, sliding removable glass, carpet headliner, led lights and Thule racks. New install.... ordered shell on 12/5 and installed on 12/15.... cost for shell in North Carolina was $2029 with tax! The basic shell with headliner was 1469 but added racks,lights, and slider removable window....free carpet come on 100xr but not the 100r

 

Loved the MX shell. Especially liked the walk in rear door for camping. It was a great awning when the whole door was fliped up, but I most often just used the smaller glass door for access. Expensive if new, I found mine on CL after waiting patiently for years. Missed the tailgate too much so I sold it. I honestly regret doing so. That thing was sweet. Currently running a Softopper, I think I'm hooked on Taco Toppers...

 

ARE Z-Series.

 

Looked for a used shell for a while.Found one 2 days after I order my Leer 100xr for $300 same color etc! Eastern NC Craigslist has many currently from 300 to 1000 for members looking Camper Shells! May be worth the drive for some members... check it out.... Excellent prices

 

Here are examples....My feelings are hurt to say the least.A Tacomaworld member may find a deal this is why I am sharing.

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/pts/5919491808.html



http://wilmington.craigslist.org/pts/5900126870.html


http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5891998655.html


http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/5906646297.html

 

@Sandbur yeah i was looking for a used one myself. The first link for that top in wilmington was sold 3 days ago according to the seller. I was thinking of getting the top in Raleigh though. Thanks for the links

 

Had this for a couple years now, got it new, zero problems.

 

Version one of my DIY Cap Rack complete. 1x2x1/8 tube. 53 inches long by 47 inches wide. Entire thing made out of scrap pieces I had laying around. Spent ~$25 for the Thule Tracker II M6 nuts and bolts from etrailer dot com. Mounts are heavy duty hinges for a gate that I got a long time ago from a farm supply store but never used.

This thing is über strong. I can stand on any one cross bar with no deflection. I weigh 195 pounds. Mounts are solid as well.