tub seals

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 14:24

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garry r

does anybody know if there is a seal kit available for the tub on my twin cab hilux.
not expecting to keep it 100% dust or water proof but anything is better than nothing.
Last trip I used a couple of damp towels rolled up to keep the majority of the dust out to some success.

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Reply By: hunter40 - Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 14:37

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 14:37

I got a rubber seal for the tail gate on my dual cab navara from clarke rubber it is a seal kit for dual cabs about $60 by memory it did the the job on the tail gate as I had a 10-15mm in places.

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Follow Up By: garry r - Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 14:46

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 14:46

thanks hunter40- before I set out on my last trip Iwent to clark rubber at Narre Warren Vic and they had know idea what i was talking about. Both Nissan & Toyota have told me to make my own. My son-inlaw has a similiar problem with his navara.

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Reply By: member - mazcan - Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 18:46

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 18:46

hi garry r i went to clark rubber and bought some rubber to suit my mazda and cut and glued it in place that was 12 years ago and its still doing a good jobsome of the profile come as self adhesive type which makes the job a lot easier
just a note
not all clark rubber stores keep the same range as its upto the individual owners what they keep in stock
i went to different stores in the wa area before i found what i needed
cheers

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Follow Up By: garry r - Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 19:28

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 19:28

thanks mazcan.
I actually brought several profiles after asking for some sample pieces. I glued them on only to find the density was to high and couldn't shut the tail gate - only 2days before I left for my trip.
Now I'm back and have time to source other moulds from other stores but will also investigate the possibility of the kit from clark rubber.
Will keep those interested with the results I come up with.

cheers thanks for the advice

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Reply By: Mick O - Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 20:53

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 at 20:53

Garry, I used a single sided neoprene tape tape about 25mm x 8-10mm from memory on the tailgate of my Navara. It was one of the many at Clarke Rubber There are a couple of bump stops that needed to be removed but once the tape was in place, these were superfluous anyway. Did a great job.

Cheers Mick

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Reply By: Phillipn - Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 at 07:42

Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 at 07:42

I have seen air pressure hatches [ as used on caravans ] fitted to the top of canopys on utes.

If you had a positive air pressure it would stop a lot of dust ingress.

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Follow Up By: garry r - Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 at 07:56

Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 at 07:56

hi phillipn - yes i've installed one forward on the canopy roof under the roof top tent. Yes it works alright to pressurise the tub and keep most dirt out but when caught in a dust storm or following someone (even from a distance ) I needed to close it orguess what happens.
Yep I learned that from experience last trip being a novice.

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