i am about to spend $600.00 on a snug lid. i looked at different brands and snugtop seems to offer the best quality in my book. the questions are, has anyone bought one and how well did yo like it? am i getting a good price? and last but not least, is there a better and cheaper one that anyone in this list can give some insight on? thank you for your continous help.

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99 xlt sc,4.6 2w.d.,gibson catback,superchip,airaid,rsx shocks,hellwig sway bar(soon to be removed),3" front lift.

 

i have been to a SnupTop dealer to look at the SnugLid and was told that I could get one for $600 painted to match my truck. They look to be the best looking covers that i've seen

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'97 supercab, flareside, Moonlight blue
4.6, K&N FIPK, custom dual exhaust, Superchip, Progressive rims

Future Possibilities:
SnugTop tonnou
Flowmaster 40 Series
underdrive pullies
'99 front grille & bumper
anything else i can think of to boost performance

 

If you boys can get one painted and installed for around $600 then you've got yourself a GREAT deal. Depending on what part of the country you're from, the prices can be much higher than that. My son has one on his little S10 and I've got one on my F150. I wouldn't even consider another choice for looks, reliability and functionality. They make the best lid going in my opinion.

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1998 Fire Engine Red F150 Flareside Extended Cab with Snuglid 4.6L with Superchip, Airaid, Dual Flo-Pro cat back system, etc.

 

I looked at several before I bought the SnugLid. If you want a low profile water tight lid, this would be the one I reccomend. I am very happy with mine, the fit and finish is perfect. My cost was $600.00 installed and painted to match my truck.

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Mike Boardman '99 F150XLT 4X4 RC,FS,4.6,5spd,3.55LS,ORP,
Towing pkg,K&N GenII FIPK,FLowMaster,SnugLid,Luverne Nerf bars,
bug shield, DK Toreador Red.
When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

 

I live in Dallas and the best price I am able to find on a custom painted to match Snuglid is almost 800 dollars. Where are you guys shopping? Did you purchase online or local? Help me with some direction.

Thanks,
Karl

 

ezyonthegas, I'm in the D/FW area too. That's why I posted what I did about that $600 price. Superchip Mike will also tell you that prices on Snuglid run significantly higher than that most everywhere. I got mine at D/FW Camper Corral on Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas. See Chris over there. He's the assistant manager. You'll get the best deal available around here. It'll cost you more than $600 though. With tax and installation it's going to run around $800. They do great work over there though. I personally find no comparison between the ARE and the Snuglid.

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1998 Fire Engine Red F150 Flareside Extended Cab with Snuglid 4.6L with Superchip, Airaid, Dual Flo-Pro cat back system, etc.

 

Denver, Arkansas or California is where these boys live who can get it for $600. Personally, I don't think it's cost effective to go to any of them to get a lid, unless you're headed that way anyway. But it's a great price. I'll bet Arkansas doesn't have our 8.25% sales tax either.

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1998 Fire Engine Red F150 Flareside Extended Cab with Snuglid 4.6L with Superchip, Airaid, Dual Flo-Pro cat back system, etc.

 

Make sure you look at the A.R.E. lid the price is the same and I think it looks a lot better and comes painted.

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1999 XLT F150 SC 4 X4 4.6 V8 Automatic, Electronic 4wheel drive 3.55 LS Tow pack
Style-side, Amazon Green, Skid plates, Engine heater, Westin nerff bars, ARE lid.
Prime Design Bugshield, Pending: Super Chip, Air Raid

 

After doing several weeks of research, I found the average price of a hard tonneau conver is $585 to $620. The more reputible the dealer, usually the higher the price. The most expensive manufactures were Lund, ARE and SnugTop. These are also some of the best quality tops out there. I did plenty of research and found a good price for a good quality at "The Generals Truck Stuff" about $585 for one with the carpet lining. The SungTop and the Lund I looked at were $620 for the carpeted version.

Randy

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'98 XLT SC, 4.2V6, 4spd Auto, BugflectorII, 50th Aniversery Flooor Mats, K&N Filter, Hard Tonneau Cover, Billet Grill and Insert, Sony CDX-6850 Head Unit, Soundstream Rubicon 405 Amp, JBL GTO 5x7's All 4 Doors, Qlogic 8" sub-enclosure with Kicker Punch XLC Woofer,SuperBrite Bulb Replacements...and More Mods to Come

http://206.170.51.68/truck

 

I just returned my second snugtop.
Both of them would bow up in the center when it got hot out.

I also paid $750.00 installed & painted in northern california.

Any suggestions on a flush fit cover?
Just want it for looks.

-Joe

 

I just returned my second snugtop.
Both of them would bow up in the center when it got hot out.

I also paid $750.00 installed & painted in northern california.

Any suggestions on a flush fit cover?
Just want it for looks.

-Joe

 

I have a ******* over the rail and it look great. My father has had one on his 97 F150 for 3 years with no problems. You might want to check them out. I paid around $500 for mine with a little discount. Here is their web site: http://www.gaylordslids.com/

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Black 1999 Roush F-150 Super Cab Flairside. Roush package includes the Roush Suspension, 18"x 9.5 Wheels, Full Ground Effects, Leather Signatured Interior, Flowmaster with Side Exit, Embroidered Floor Mats, and Roush Eyebrow Logo. Extras are the Superchip, F1 Cobra Hood, ******* Hard Tonneau, Carpet Bed, Slide Window and other little odds and ends


[This message has been edited by Mumbly (edited 07-27-1999).]

 

Go with the snugtop. It's by far the best looking/fitting top made. I just hate the bubble, rounded look of the other brands. Snugtop made two different designs for the late models. A flush mount one that didn't cover the bed rails, and the more typical over the rail style.
The camper man told me people had returned the flush mount because it leaked a little, so I bought the other one for the same price. It doesn't leak a drop. I've had mine a year and a half, and no problems whatsoever.
I don't see how it could be warped by the sun since it is steel reinforced heavy fiberglass.

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'98 f150 STX 4.2l, 3.55, Busted @ss 5- speed, snuglid, custom dual exhaust, K&N mods, clear turns, 2" shackles, tint, Pioneer head, TS-A6813's, MTX 12" 3000's, Kenwood KAC-848...

 

jbretard: Did the snugtop people have anything to say as to why the heat was effecting the top like that???

I've had an ARE top on mine for 3 years. It's the one you see when the ARE logo is flashing at the top (advertizing logo) on this board. The weather this week has been up to 99* with a heat index of 114*, no effect on the ARE top. Mine covers the black rail caps completely and has never leaked, even last year when I had to leave the truck out during a hurricane!! The ARE has contures in it to match the ridges on the hood. Looks great and mine matches perfectly

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97F150 XLT SC 4x4 Flairside 4.6 V8 5sp Dk Toreador Red, 3.55LS
ARE tonneau cover, p255/70rx16 tires (came w/235), Superchip
Pioneer CD w/4 Polk Speakers & Clarion APA5240amp, skid plates
bed liner, side window deflectors, reese hitch, K&N air filter
40s-2chamber Flowmaster, Bosch +4 spark plugs, rustproofing
Better Built Stainless nerf bars

 

I have an Innovative Industries lid. It cost $800 painted. I installed it. This is the absolute best looking and fitting lid I have found for the 97 and up. It covers the bed caps and only is about an 1/8" thick on the edges, but it is about 1 1/4" thick in the center (recessed into the bed). It came carpeted and with the two locks on the back corners. The only downside is the 24 holes it took to mount everything.