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2006 shell

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by tundraatx, Nov 28, 2018.

  1. Nov 28, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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    tundraatx

    tundraatx [OP] 2008 Limited Double Cab, 5.7L

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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
    What shell is recommended for a 2006 Tundra?
     
  2. Nov 28, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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    Fishman57

    Fishman57 New Member

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    If you can find a used ARE of that vintage, I’d go with that.
     
  3. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:52 PM
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    tundracap

    tundracap New Member

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    Had an ARE Z series on my 2006DC. Great top and never leaked one drop.
     
  4. Dec 14, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    Rheywood456

    Rheywood456 Sup

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    Mine is a Leer. It’s the 100R Model... it’s held up to lots of abuse!

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