How To Make Your Own Accordion Boot

How To Make Your Own Accordion Boot

Only Buy What You Need - Rubber Boot Material Sold by the Foot

This product is sold by the foot. Unlike other companies that force you to purchase more than you require. You get the precise amount you need. No waste.

Quick and Easy Installation

Installing this rubber boot is simple and requires minimal tools. Just press the seal firmly onto the rim of the window or pass through opening. This provides a watertight connection between the two units. Even if you're traveling, this seal keeps out moisture and preserves cabin integrity during your journey.

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How To Make Your Own Accordion Boot Features and Benefits

Feature Benefit Use Case
Aesthetic Finish Clean, professional appearance enhances your build’s look Great for show rigs, restorations, or resale appeal
UV & Weather Resistant Withstands sun, rain, and temperature changes without cracking Long-term durability for vehicles stored outdoors
Powder-Coated Friendly Channel Seals well even on painted or coated surfaces Ensures compatibility with modified or custom trucks

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Accordion Boot - Part Number 541

Accordion Boot

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.

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$8.95 per foot

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  2. Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.

Compression Boot - Part Number 540

Compression Boot

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.

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$7.95 per foot

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  1. Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
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Extra Wide Accordion Boot - Part Number 543

Extra Wide Accordion Boot

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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  1. Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
  2. Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.

Accordion Boot - Ultra Wide 10" Part Number 544

Accordion Boot 10 inch wide

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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  1. Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
  2. Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.

Accordion Boot 15 - Part Number 546

Extra Wide Accordion Boot

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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  1. Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
  2. Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.

Compression Bulb Seal - Part Number 545

Compression Bulb Seal

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

  1. Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
  2. Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will a how to make your own accordion boot reduce road noise?

    Yes, the air-tight seal created by the how to make your own accordion boot helps block wind noise and some road vibrations between the cab and camper.

  • 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.
    In regards to condition 1, both opening must be exactly the same you can run into an issue if the camper shell opening is larger than the trucks window opening. You may need to build up the fiberglass. We do offer the compression boot as a concession for situations where the accordion boot will not work.

  • What do you recommend is the smallest radius cut out in the corners of the opening?

    The recommended minimum radius is 1 inch for the boot for corners.