Truck Accordion Gasket
How to Choose the Right Rubber Boot Seal
You can purchase rubber boot material for your special project. This seal is manufactured from long-lasting EPDM synthetic rubber substance and uses a pliable spring steel clip for attaching to any rim. This material is available by the foot. To decide how much you require measure the length around your cab opening. You have three choices of rubber to apply for sealing your cabs together.
Quick and Easy Installation
Installing this rubber boot is user-friendly and requires minimal tools. Just clip the seal firmly onto the lip of the window or pass through opening. This ensures a watertight connection between the two units. Whether you're camping, this seal keeps out wind and maintains cabin integrity during your journey.
Why EPDM Rubber Is the Best Choice for Long-Lasting Seals
The EPDM rubber seal is designed to resist rugged conditions such as UV exposure. It's perfect for both off-grid builds. Compared to low-grade seals, this material retains flexibility. It's a reliable option for anyone looking to protect their truck cab connection with a dependable sealing solution.
Truck Accordion Gasket Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Proven on Sleeper Cab Trucks | Successfully used between cab and sleeper on heavy-duty trucks | Ideal for semi trucks |
| Adapts to Slightly Uneven Openings | Flexible enough to seal even when openings aren’t perfectly aligned | Even though it is best that the opening match exactly there is some wiggle room to make minor adjustments for custom truck and canopy installations |
| Supports Walk-Through Conversions | Lets you convert separate spaces into one continuous interior | Used in van builds, campers, and custom sleeper cabs |
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.
$8.25 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
- How much truck accordion gasketdo I need?
This material is sold by the foot. To determine how much truck accordion gasket you need, measure the full distance around your cab or window opening. Most full-size pickups need about 13–14 feet, while mini-trucks average around 10 feet.
- How much will I need?
This material is sold by the foot. Unlike other companies that force you to buy more than you need. You get the exact amount you need. No waste. To determine how much you need measure the distance around your cab opening. It is important that both openings are exactly the same size. The average full-size pickup truck rear window opening is approximately 13 - 14 feet around. The average mini-truck is approximately 10 feet around the window opening.
- 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.