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CAMPER SHELL- will either fit?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by jproto8, Mar 16, 2020.

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Which camper shell should I put on my 2008 double cab tundra 6.5 foot bed?

  1. 1 generation tundra camper shell for a 6.5 foot bed

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  1. Mar 16, 2020 at 11:08 AM
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    jproto8

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    So I have a 2008 tundra double cab. I have found 2 camper shells but need to make a pretty far drive for both. Trying to figure out if either of them would be a good fit.

    One is for a 1 generation 6.5 foot bed. Will this fit properly on a 2008 tundra double cab?

    Second one is for a 2 generation, but it is for an 80" bed. Since mine is 78" will it look awkward? I think it was probably made for a single cab long bed.... i am assuming atleast.

    Anyone been down a similar road?
     
  2. Mar 16, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    Gen 1 no.

    A long bed is 8 feet. 96 inches.


    12 inches per foot.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    Alright so you think they just measured it wrong? They are saying it is for a 2nd generation tundra but saying its 80" long.... its gotta be for a 6.5 foot bed at 78" right????
     
  4. Mar 16, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    Probably. I’ll bet he is measuring the shell overall length. Remember they cover to back of the tailgate, not just the bed dimensions. All 07-13 78” bed trucks are the same
     
  5. Mar 16, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    thanks man!!!!
     
  6. Mar 16, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    I am also trying to find any shell that might fit my new Tundra and so far I am convinced that no 1st gen shell will really fit any later truck.

    Now I am also fairly sure that certain Chevy Shells might fit some of our trucks as well.

    It should not be too tough to get someone to measure exactly how you want them to so that you can have some certainty before driving to see for yourself.

    I sat that but also am finding myself that almost NO ONE can or will follow simple instructions for measuring that I trust for some reason and they seem uninterested entirely with my needs?

    You know from the days when selling involved salesmanship on some level?

    I went to Shell Stores until I found someone who knows and seems interested in actually helping me out while at the same time selling another shell if I can find one that fits and he is going to place a few on mine soon and we will see!
     
  7. Mar 16, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    I have been researching for a while now and in the end I feel like waiting and finding the exact cap to fit your truck is the best option. I always see trucks that clearly have caps that weren't made for their truck and it always seems a bit awkward. If it is that close and you can get a test fit maybe its worth it but they are so god damn hard to find if your looking used.
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    I cant disagree but it also just is not Rocket Surgery either.
    I swear I can not understand how people list them for sale but then will not help in any small way so that I might decide if the shell will work for me or not?
     
  9. Mar 16, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    If the seller doesn’t know exactly what truck it came off of i would be concerned
     
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    1st and 2nd generation trucks are different bed profile widths and lengths

    2nd gen CrewMAX shells won’t fit a double cab

    You need a Tundra shell that’s specifically made for whatever generation and can style you have

    You absolutely need to know what it was designed for/what truck it came off of

    a Ford or Chevy etc.... shell won’t fit

    i hope that helps you
     
  11. Oct 19, 2020 at 7:56 AM
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    1) Bought with 225k miles on it, a Westin bullnose bumper, and OEM tundra steps 2) Current Mileage 238k Mods: 1) Dirty Deeds BA Mufflers 8 inch with resonator (as of Feb 2021) - Had the 10 inch with resonator - Prefer the 10 inch without resonator - deeper sound hear it more in the cab 2.) Ranch Hand Summit Front Bumper/Guard 3) Ranch Hand Summit Bumper 4) Billstein 5100s all around 5) TRD front and rear sway bars 6.) Rough Country wheel to wheel steps 7) Pioneer 8400 NEX Wireless ApplePlay 8) Backup Camera: e-raptor 9) LED white lights replaced in headlights, fog lights, inside cabin, and exterior lights 10) Linex (unbranded by Central Texas Truck Coatings) 11) OEM Toyota side panels and generic panel on tailgate Maintenance/Repairs: 1) Valve covers, belt tensioner, alternator belt - $415 2) Evaporation fuel canister and filter replacment $1547 *This was a Toyota TSB for 07-08 AFAIK. Toyota covered in first 3 years of ownership. Mine failed after 13 years of daily regular driving use. Not bad at all. 3) Pioneer Unit - had to ship to Pioneer to replace Output IC - $45 (shipping) free under 1 year warranty fix 4) Pioneer Unit - Electrical feed back coming through speakers when accelerating. Fix was to check all wiring/tighten up/ make connections good again $42. 5.) Rear passenger door actuator replaced. Part was $287 with tax on ebay from Toyota dealer free shipping. 6.) Rack and Pinion, tow mirrors, shocks install, lifetime alignment - $1884.36
    Did you end up getting a shell for your tundra? I have an 08 as well, and new to this shell hunting game.
     

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