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Show me your shell!

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Oscar 319, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    Maybe I did.

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  2. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Over time the gap between the tailgate and the bedsides starts to get wider, especially if you have a shell on it. The reinforcements help prevent it.
     
  3. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Silverspool Come at me Bro!

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  4. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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    There's this too. With the power lock option inside. Locks and unlocks with the alarm remote.

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  5. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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  6. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    The little 90 amp harbor freight welder comes in handy for little stuff like that. :thumbsup:
     
  7. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    This. Also they give a couple of extra tie down options.
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    Has there been any negatives to the Total Chaos option?
    I have noticed the fix for a few weeks, since I got here. I am getting a cap soon.

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  9. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    And this too. ^
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    There is an incompatibility issue if you have the KBVoodoo bedrail caps. They bed rail caps use the same bolt as the top of the Total Chaos bed reinforcements. But I'm sure a little grinding could fix that. I don't have the rails but I'm thinking about getting a set.
     
  11. Dec 31, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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    I do not have those. It's stock, the way Toyota made it, so far.
     
  12. Dec 31, 2016 at 6:05 PM
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    I will have to see if it (The Total Chaos Bed Stiffener) interferes with the A.R.E. MX Walk-In door.

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    Is this with all trucks? I've never really thought of this happening.
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2017 at 5:46 AM
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  15. Jan 1, 2017 at 5:58 AM
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    I'll have to keep an eye on the new truck. Had a topper on the '06 for eight years, no issues.
     
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  16. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:06 AM
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    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    I put some on mine,I think they were spread from the get go.They were out of square by about an1/8" per side.I have a shell with a roof rack and gear for fish camping. Just wanted to be proactive.
     
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    I looked thru the posts for pictures of the trucks that had issues - there were some that really looked bad! The 2.7 makes a great fishing/camping rig.
     
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  18. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    Yes it's my daily driver and my "fish car".I like to camp up on the Ausable and hunt for trout
     
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    When I put my supports on, the bed sides were pretty square, but my truck is still fairly new. I figured it would be better to do it now since I also plan on eventually getting a set of Prinsu racks for the shell (and cab) and all of the extra weight from the shell, rack and carrying items on top could accelerate any potential bending.
     
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