Camper shell installation

[ShredSled]

Hey guys,

Just bought a 1st gen tacoma, and I have a question regarding camper shells. The sides of the truck bed don't have the black plastic bed liner like most other tacomas do, so will I need to add some kind of plastic or rubber part myself? If so, what should I use?

I attached the file with a picture below. Thanks!

 

[Graeman]

Usually you apply a foam tape (from Home Depot) and that will last until you remove the top. A spray-on bed liner would be the best alternative to the plastic bed liner especially if you live in the rust belt..

 

[ShredSled]

Thanks for the response! Any idea how wide the foam tape should be? Is there a particular brand, is it like the weather tape?

Thanks.

 

[ShredSled]

Would something like this work?

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tnpla/83039883?cid=ppc-google-New+-+Raw+Materials+-+PLA_s57Xp80WH___164124449468_c_S&mkwid=s57Xp80WH|dc&pcrid=164124449468&rd=k&product_id=83039883&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7_zYmYD12gIVz1qGCh1l8gIPEAQYAyABEgKsXPD_BwE

TIA

 

[Boort]

Hey guys,
Just bought a 1st gen tacoma, and I have a question regarding camper shells. The sides of the truck bed don't have the black plastic bed liner like most other tacomas do, so will I need to add some kind of plastic or rubber part myself? If so, what should I use?
I attached the file with a picture below. Thanks!

Depends on your topper. The topper on my 97 has a rubber gasket that seals out dust and water. Check your topper to see what options you have.

Boort

 

[Graeman]

Would something like this work?

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tnpla/83039883?cid=ppc-google-New+-+Raw+Materials+-+PLA_s57Xp80WH___164124449468_c_S&mkwid=s57Xp80WH|dc&pcrid=164124449468&rd=k&product_id=83039883&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7_zYmYD12gIVz1qGCh1l8gIPEAQYAyABEgKsXPD_BwE

TIA

That looks like a great seal and better than foam.

 

[ShredSled]

Depends on your topper. The topper on my 97 has a rubber gasket that seals out dust and water. Check your topper to see what options you have.

Boort

Hey,

I think most of them do have the rubber part, but I'm just worried because the bolts are sticking out about a half inch from the side of my bed, so that rubber gasket may not be enough.

Just a thought.