Ranger Cap on 2nd gen

Hello!

Did a quick search, couldn't find anything definitive or specific here or through google.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with fitting a Ford Ranger fibreglass cap to a 2nd gen Tacoma. I found a used one that a guy says was on his 2011 Tacoma, and fits well, but apparently it was made for a ranger.

Measurements seem to match ok, and the price is right. But its a 5hr drive for me to go for just a "test fit" so I ask for any wisdome on the topic.

I have found some Tacoma specific caps, but they are all triple the price and similar distance away (that's what you get for living in a fairly rural community I guess).

Thanks in advance for any input, and Happy Easter everyone!!!

 

Found some info after a little more searching.... looks like I may pass on this one.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bed-caps-or-shells.204061/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVEfZuxmlik

 

Yup, you can make it fit but not ideal. Lots of bed sill showing as it sits just on the inside lips. I had one clamped on my truck as I moved across the country. It fit and sealed but was a bit short and narrow to look good permanently on a 2nd gen Tacoma on my opinion.

 

Ah! Thanks very much, nice to see a picture of how it sits. Yup, everything I have found so far agrees with you. As much as this is an awesome deal, I think I will pass and wait till I can find a reasonably priced Tacoma specific cap. The ranger caps just look a little out of place on the Tacoma.

Thanks again for the input!!!

 

is that a ranger cap? thinking of buying one i see on craigslist for $150 but not sure if itll fit. should i go for it?

 

for $150 I'd buy it if its in good shape. If it doesn't fit sell it for $200 and make a few bucks

 

yeah and my dad has a 2010 ranger so wouldnt it fit even if its for a 90's ranger? or did they change at all?

 

not sure if they changed

 

looked it up and it seems like the bed dimensions havent changed since the 80's so thats sweet

 

I have a ranger camper I use occasionally for camping, it works fine, I was even able to use the same bolts it came with.

I put a foam gasket all the way around it. It doesn’t even leak in the car wash. I’ll post a pic later.

 

id love to see it!

 

Is you roof painted or is that vinyl?

 

vinyl

 

Looks great.

By the way you do a great job taking care of that radiant red paint job. So many people let that color oxidize and it’s a shame.

 

Any idea what year that cap is for? I have a 06 radiant red access cab that I would like to put a cap on.

 

looks sweet! my radiant red doesnt look as good as yours! (

 

im in the exact same boat. 2006 radiant red access cab and im looking for a cap. i think im might buy a ranger cap because theyre so much cheaper and easier to find near me.

 

Do it, easy mod. Painted mine with rhino liner from auto zone or Walmart. I paid $150 for the shell

 

I’m surprised too about my paint . I run it through the car wash every 2weeks or so and pay for the extra spray wax.