Tacoma's Payload Prowess: Pushing Limits

4thgen.taco · 2026-01-21T15:09:10+00:00

Everyone knows what a hard shell is and how beneficial it can be, but if you don’t know what a SmartCap is you may just be missing out. I got lucky enough to find one of these on facebook marketplace for a good deal. The quality of these is truly amazing. The weather sealing (if done correctly) holds up very well. The pop up doors are my favorite when it comes to this hard shell. These doors even lock on the side. My only complaint is the rubber that sits on the locking mechanism can break off when cold. So far my experience with the Smartcap has been good but I’ll keep everyone updated on problems and future experiences!

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choyero 23

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Jul 11, 2025

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Yesterday, I loaded up some pickets, about 900-1000 pounds worth. Before that, I tossed some cement bags in the bed too (around 1500 pounds).

My truck got bogged down though (blaming those stock tires, personally). Tried out 93 octane fuel for a test, and it really boosted the truck’s performance.

My truck handled everything great, except for the stuck part, where I needed the neighbor’s Ford to yank me out.

Overall, it was a good performance just as always and I was super impressed with it's performance.