Ford Accordion Boot
How to Choose the Right Rubber Boot Seal
You can get rubber boot material for your special project. This seal is extruded from heavy-duty EPDM synthetic rubber substance and integrates a flexible spring steel clip for attaching to any flange. This material is sold by the foot. To specify how much you need measure the length around your cab opening. You get several alternatives of rubber to use for sealing your cabs together.
Tips for Getting the Right Fit
To find how much you need measure the length around your cab opening. It is essential that both openings are precisely the same size. Make sure to measure the opening before ordering. Every installation is unique.
Universal Fit: Compatible Rubber Seals for Trucks and Rigs
This rubber boot seal is typically used in vehicle sealing applications. It's fits most compact trucks. Whether you're installing a camper shell or building a DIY rig, this seal offers universal fitment and dependable performance for your cab connection project.
Ford Accordion Boot Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Weather-Tested Seal | Handles rainstorms without leaks or performance loss | Reliable weather barrier for daily-use trucks or RVs |
| Easy DIY Installation | Simple to install with basic tools | Weekend warrior friendly; ideal for personal projects |
| Prevents Heat and Sound Transfer | Improves cab comfort by blocking wind and road noise | Useful for sleepers and audio builds |
Order Form
To begin your order just enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the appropriate box next to the item you want to order below. Check your entries then click on the "Order Now " button.
Accordion Boot - Part Number 541
The accordion boot is designed for cabs where you take out the truck window. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Please note that both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$8.95 per foot
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Order 541
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Compression Boot - Part Number 540
Use this seal when you leave the rear slider window in the truck. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. You will also use this boot if the opening in the fiberglass shell is much larger than the opening in your truck.
$7.95 per foot
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Order 540
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Extra Wide Accordion Boot - Part Number 543
The extra wide accordion boot is designed applications where you have a large gap between the space you want to seal. This product works best with fiberglass shells or sheet metal flange that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$11.50 per foot
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Order 543
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Accordion Boot - Ultra Wide 10" Part Number 544
The Ultra Wide 10 Inch accordion boot is designed for very wide gaps between cabs.. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Please note that both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$13.90 per foot
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Order 544
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Accordion Boot 15 - Part Number 546
The Accordion Boot 15 is designed applications where you have a large gap between the space you want to seal. This product works best with fiberglass shells or sheet metal flange that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$16.50 per foot
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Order 546
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Compression Bulb Seal - Part Number 545
Use this seal when you leave the rear slider window in the truck. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. You will also use this boot if the opening in the fiberglass shell is much larger than the opening in your truck.
$7.95 per foot
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Order 545
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can the ford accordion boot be painted?
We only sell black boots, but EPDM rubber can be painted using an acrylic roof coating rated for EPDM. Avoid latex and petroleum-based paints.
- Is there a certain glue that can be used in conjunction with the accordion boot?
The rubber boot does not require glue for installation. This is because there is a spring clip embedded it the rubber. When the boot is placed over a flange the spring clip squeezes the rubber securely. The only place you may want to glue the boot is where it meets. This is however optional. To glue the seam where the two ends meet, you can use cyanoacrylate (i.e. SuperGlue). Do not use any petroleum based glues as it will react negatively to the rubber. (i.e. rubber cement). See Installing Accordion Boot for more details.
- I have a truck that I want to install a camper shell on. The shell has a slider and I will need to remove the rear cab window. Is there a procedure when using a boot that insures a watertight seal?
To insure a water tight seal you should consider the accordion boot. In order to use the accordion boot there are a few condition that need to be met.
- 1) Both opening must be the exact same size
- 2) there must be some sort of thin wall or flange to attach the boot. This can be the fiberglass wall or pinch weld around the window opening.
- 3) Both windows will need to be removed.