Show me your shell!

That is exactly what I am looking to do. The black on mine is line-x so the topper will likely outlive the truck.

 

So, I have questions. I have a LEER top with no tracks that I want to mount a rack on for carrying plywood and occasionally an awning. I'm looking at using L-track from uscargocontrol.com (like @Crom has.) with end caps. My intention is to use a Prinsu rack for my cap as this will match my cabrack and will support my awning. 1st Question. Will I need extra support of some kind under the shell to support the weight of 4-5 sheets of plywood? 2nd Question. Would I be better served with a totally flat rack, other than a prinsu (Safari rack?) 3rd. Question. How would the (foot) section of the rack attach to the L-track? Am I overthinking this? I've also thought about buying a rack system that mounts on the sides of the cap like on a utility/contractor cap. Thank you in advance.

 

Just picked this up today, now I can load up. Anyone know how hard it is to get a set of keys from Leer?

 

Got my set of ARE keys from a camper shell retailer. I called ARE with the shell serial number and they provided the key number. With the number given you should be able to get a set of keys from a nearby retailer. Cost me $10 for a key.

 

A dealer will be able to give you a set, each cylinder is numbered. Etrailer.com may be able to send a set with that info as well.

Edit scratch etrailer I was thinking of thule etc

 

After 5+ months of searching, finally i found the perfect canopy for my truck.
used Leer 100XR with removable/sliding front window, pet screen, carpet liner and color matched. Canopy is "prestine"! So flawless!

 

Now to get a roof rack on there!

 

Picked up this leer for $450. Just need to get it painted to match

 

Dang, if you were a long bed we could just swap, since I have a black cap.

 

yes sir! that's my plan. Prinsu toprac. Just need to wait if prinsu/cbi will throw sale this fall.

 

I'm too cheap, so I made my own I have a prinsu on the cab though and it's super high quality.

 

Tell me about it. I was driving locally and saw a guy with a white dcsb with a black topper, I was in a hurry so I couldn't chase him down. I'll probably never see him again.

 

I've got another thread that might help with that situation too.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/step-by-step-how-to-spray-paint-with-quality-results.400182/

 

I saw that!! Was considering it, but I don't dislike the black and white combo enough to do all that work.

 

good for you sir. There's nothing wrong being cheap. More money to save, more funds for next mods.

 

Exactly I'm all about saving money and getting good deals. Most of the big item stuff on my truck is second hand, or I got on sale.

 

Black & White looks good.

 

Thanks! It wasn't my original plan, but the cap I bought was black, so I just kinda went with it.

 

I really like the rack that you made. Would you mind if I ask for the supply list and possible measurements. I have a prinsu on my cabrack as well and need one for my shell to haul plywood and occasionally my awning. In addition I need to get some rails to mount this too. I'm thinking of using aluminum ones from uscargocontrol. Thank you in advance.

 

Here's the thread I followed! I can't take credit for any of the idea. Give it a good read and it should answer any questions. I'm extremely happy with how it turned out and how easy it is to use.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ermbs-d-i-y-rack-system-build.433500/