1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Used camper shell

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by derekp, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. Feb 26, 2010 at 1:25 PM
    #1
    derekp

    derekp [OP] giddy up!

    Joined:
    May 16, 2009
    Member:
    #17281
    Messages:
    420
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Derek
    Grand Forks, ND
    Vehicle:
    2001 X-Cab 4x4 TRD V6 5Spd
    Deck plate, Flowmaster Delta-Flow 40 series, 265/75-16 Wrangler TDs, more to come...
    I am looking at a used MPULSE brand camper shell for my 1G. I think it is an off-shoot of A.R.E. (but not sure). Has anyone had any experience with these shells? What do I need to look at when buying a used shell? Thanks for the help guys!

    Derek
     
  2. Feb 26, 2010 at 2:40 PM
    #2
    EnolaGaia

    EnolaGaia Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2006
    Member:
    #9
    Messages:
    1,129
    Gender:
    Male
    Midwest USA
    Vehicle:
    '01 & '04 S-Runners
    01 SR: Double Cab conversion, S/C, lowered.
    Make sure the shell / canopy / topper was designed for an XtraCab. XtraCabs and Regular Cabs have different profiles at the rear cab wall. A shell designed specifically for a Regular Cab's rear wall profile will leave a noticeable gap. The shell should work fine - it'll just look a little odd.
     
  3. Feb 26, 2010 at 7:14 PM
    #3
    RattleTractor

    RattleTractor Lube: It's the key to penetration.

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2008
    Member:
    #9899
    Messages:
    2,187
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Harry
    VT
    Vehicle:
    '04 Unicorn Tacoma
    1KZ-TE Diesel, GFC, Pizza cutters, Dorkel
    Had an MPulse. Not a bad cap; well made/designed and everything worked. Sold it because it was wedge-style and I hated how it made the truck look. Now I have a flat cap and it's much better.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top