Truck Cap, yes or no?
I would keep it, but if you have a place to store it, you can take it on and off. The shell adds lots of storage space that's out of the weather, and yes, you can sleep under it. It's great for dogs, etc. There are times when it makes sense to take it off though (for larger, taller cargo, etc). Fuel economy may actually be a little better with the shell on, due to aerodynamics. A truck without a shell has a lot of air drag around the tailgate. It's not a huge difference though--you may not notice it.
I have never had a tonneau cover for my pickup trucks. What am I missing?
It depends on what you're using the bed for.I know, I know…there's plenty of stories of testosterone fueled males that like to drive around in pickup trucks with nothing in the back. I can assure you the only part of that that's true in my case is the male part.I'd be lost without my tonneau cover. We have a four door pickup, but when it comes to buying just about everything from groceries to home improvement supplies, into the bed they go. My 2014 Frontier didn't come with one and besides the sidesteps, the tonneau cover was the first thing I bought. That's how much I rely on it.Prices run from the ridiculous to the sublime. You can go the el cheapo route and buy the vinyl ones that attach using velcro. I opted on spending some heavy coin, around $750, for a heavy duty tri-fold and definitely feel that I got my money's worth. With the tailgate locked, the tonneau cover can't be open protecting anything I put in the bed. It also has drainage channels that keeps the bed dry in inclement weather.
What are the pros and cons of owning a pickup truck?
I’ve owned a few and have regretted the purchase EVERY TIME. I’m hoping by writing this I won’t ever make the mistake of buying a pickup truck again. Here’s why I don’t like them:Handling: Unless you have a heavy load in the back, the rear is going to feel sloppy – especially if it’s raining. Look at the vehicles in the ditches during a rain; a huge percentage are pickup trucks.Turn Radius: Unless you have TONS of space or multiple lanes, be prepared to make a multi-point turn.Storage: Sure, you can haul gravel or sod, but on a daily basis I need to haul groceries. Small items roll everywhere in the back and interior storage is nearly non-existent.Security: If you have multiple errands to run, your items aren’t secure in an open back. You can get a lid for it, but then when you need to haul something large, it won’t fit. You can get a high cap, but then your visibility suffers. With a cap a front loader also can’t load items like gravel from above.Back seat: Pure torture. I’ve never sat in a comfortable one.Parking: If you live in a city with lots of parallel parking and very few expansive Walmart parking lots, it’s hard to find a space that your truck will fit into.I’d like to say they burn tons of fuel but that would be hypocritical since my daily driver is a Land Cruiser which is all time 4x4. I probably burn as much gas per mile as the Tundras and Tacomas I’ve owned.For the times I’ve hauled lumber, sod, or gravel, I could have just paid for delivery or rented a truck for the day.
Our HOA restricts trucks in our community. I have a pickup and want to be able to park it on the driveway. The pickup is not a work truck and it has a cover on the back. Can they say a pickup is a truck?
I’m tellin ya, some of these places have stupid rules. I would contact them and get their definition of ‘truck’. Because this could mean many things. Do they mean a Mac truck with a trailer can’t drive through the neighborhood? Do they mean if I own my own tow truck I can’t park it at my home? Do they mean if I drive a box truck and want to stop at home for lunch I can’t park it in my driveway? Is it ok that the garbage truck comes through once a week or a fire truck in case of emergency? I’m being sarcastic.Pardon my sarcasm! When you contact the HOA start with this list of trucks then say that you have a light pick up truck and would like to park it in your own driveway. It may have something to do with weight.
What is the easiest way to install a toolbox in a truck?
Toolboxes are quite easy to install if you know HOW and WHERE to purchase the right one for your needs.First things first, start with measuring the width of your bed and choose the toolbox according. The tighter fit, the better and the more room you'll have to store your tools.Before zeroing on a toolbox, keep in mind that you will only get what you pay for. Truck toolboxes come in many SHAPES, SIZES, MATERIALS and DESIGNS. Though plastic or non-metallic toolboxes are inexpensive, but they might not withstand heavy tools and direct sunlight for long periods at a time which may result in the toolbox sagging and even collapsing. A metallic (aluminium or steel diamond plated metal toolbox) is recommended for heavier loads. Another thing you should pay attention to is the door opening and the lock on your toolbox. I have been driving my truck since the day I got my driving license and have always got my custom made aluminium toolbox from BigEagle Toolboxes. You guys should also visit them - https://www.bigeagle.com.au/Secondly, carefully read the instruction leaflet that you got with your toolbox. Some toolboxes require drilling, but don’t go for them as they tend to be lower quality boxes. Most quality toolboxes, like the ones I purchase from BigEagle, come with hardware to attach to the bed rails with j-bolt hardware that does not require drilling through the bed rail.Thirdly, determine where you want the toolbox to be placed on your truck. Most common place is directly behind cab. For example, if you chose a door with drawers type of aluminium toolbox (Like the ones here: Half Door With Drawers - Aluminium Toolboxes), make sure you can lift the door lid without it interfering with the back of the truck bed or rear window.Last but not the least, measure the width of your toolbox and place rubber padding or foam on the truck rail to protect the box from getting scratching or dented. Gently place the box on top of the safety padding. Now open the doors of the toolbox to expose the interior. From underneath, insert the hook of the j-bolt under the bed rail and poke the threaded part up through the rubber plug. Apply washer from hardware kit and then nut. Do this for all 4 j-bolts. Tighten fairly to deter the nuts from loosening, but don't over tighten and cause damage to the bed rails.Voila, you have just installed a truck toolbox all by yourself. Now pat your back and cheer up with a beer.Dash
Where to find replacement glass for a truck cap/camper top?
I have a Century truck cap that came off of a '94 Mazda B4000 pickup. We bought the pickup after it had been vandalized, and all the cap windows but the front were smashed. Century does not sell parts or anything directly to the public, they only go through their dealers; I called my local dealer and they basically hinted that it would cost a LOT to get the replacement glass for the 4 side windows and rear window, plus I'd have to drag the thing down there so they could look at it and get all the info, and pay them BEFORE I receive any parts, AND they might not even be able to get the glass for it because Century recently changed glass companies and the cap is not new. It sounds like a huge hassle to me, so I'd like to look for new glass elsewhere. Any suggestions on where I could find new glass for this? Would junkyard or pull-a-part be a good place to look, or would they be unlikely to have trucks with caps still on?
95' toyota 22RE 4cyl pickup: how to make it faster?
You can but you won't see any kinds of huge gains from modifying this engine. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the 22RE's. But they are expensive to really make them pump out some respectable numbers. But if you are determined to do it, here's an awesome website. http://www.lcengineering.com/ They carry all things 22RE and then some. But there's things you can buy at the local Parts store like better Cap and Rotor, better Spark Plugs, and Wires. A tune up never hurts! Good luck with that!
What fiberglass truck cap can interchange?
For the answer, need to know the year, make, model, and type of pick up bed and length.
Is it a good idea to dry fire your shotgun before storing it?
The old theory was that tension on the spring would weaken it, therefor you should dryfire the gun. There is the new theory that a ****** gun can stay ****** with no negative consequences. However, dry firing a gun won't hurt it --- so I still go that route.