Looking for a good Bed Cap manufaturer
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From: Ft. Lewis, WA
Looking for a good Bed Cap manufaturer
The wife says that since we are leaving Alaska this spring to Arizona that I should get a cap for my truck. I was wondering if anyone who could tell me some good manufacterers and your experiences with them. If you have any photos of your trucks could you let me know, so that I can have an idea of what they look like. Also, if anyone could give me some prices on what to expect for them.
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Todd in Alaska
1999 F-150 4x4 Lariat, SuperCab, Amazon Green/Harvest Gold, Off-Road Pkg, 5.4L, 3.73 Limited slip, Towing Pkg, and every other option possible... K&N filter, SuperChip (Love it!!), Ventvisor Vents, Bugflector II, Extang Platinum Soft Tonneau, and Westin Nerf Bars
Future Mods: Dual exhaust, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard, Lund Moonvisor
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Todd in Alaska
1999 F-150 4x4 Lariat, SuperCab, Amazon Green/Harvest Gold, Off-Road Pkg, 5.4L, 3.73 Limited slip, Towing Pkg, and every other option possible... K&N filter, SuperChip (Love it!!), Ventvisor Vents, Bugflector II, Extang Platinum Soft Tonneau, and Westin Nerf Bars
Future Mods: Dual exhaust, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard, Lund Moonvisor
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From: Maine
todd....looks like we have the same truck except for color....have you got the flareside?? this will matter on topper brands...i have the A.R.E. brand because of the over the rail fit that covers the bed protectors.....my email during the day is fred.arant@stoneweb.com or just click on the little question mark right beside posted date and ther will be my home page with a pic...
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F150 5.4 4x4 Flareside white Lariat, A.R.E. topper, remote start, leather captains, K&N, Superchip, clear lens, white-face gauges, throttle body spacer, cat-back exhaust
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F150 5.4 4x4 Flareside white Lariat, A.R.E. topper, remote start, leather captains, K&N, Superchip, clear lens, white-face gauges, throttle body spacer, cat-back exhaust
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From: Ventura, CA
I have been very pleased with my Snug-Top. The Snug-Top (like the A.R.E.) have a hard "skirting" that covers the bed rails -- this feature is a must-have (looks odd without it).
I use my truck as my RV, so I went with a cap/shell that's higher than my cab-height. I think I paid around $1100, painted to match and including the head-liner (another good feature to insulate and reduce noise).
Anyway, I don't think you can go wrong with either of these recommendations -- click below to see a pic of mine.
Good luck
Jim
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'99 F-250 LD 5.4L SC XLT 2WD 3.73LS in White/Silver (w/ EVERYTHING 'cept leather and engine block heater) --
Drivetrain Mods: SuperChip FlipChip, K&N filter w/ 3" Induction Tube Airbox Mod., IAS shocks, Flowmaster-70 3" cat-back exhaust, Mobil 1, & Bosch +4 plugs
Other Mods: SnugTop Hi-Liner & carpet kit, Donnelly electrochromatic/compass mirror, & SuperWhite 9007 bulbs
More mods to come... (Westin side bars, electric fan, and silver fender/wheel flares are next)
http://hometown.aol.com/jimorama/myh...ollection.html
I use my truck as my RV, so I went with a cap/shell that's higher than my cab-height. I think I paid around $1100, painted to match and including the head-liner (another good feature to insulate and reduce noise).
Anyway, I don't think you can go wrong with either of these recommendations -- click below to see a pic of mine.
Good luck
Jim
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'99 F-250 LD 5.4L SC XLT 2WD 3.73LS in White/Silver (w/ EVERYTHING 'cept leather and engine block heater) --
Drivetrain Mods: SuperChip FlipChip, K&N filter w/ 3" Induction Tube Airbox Mod., IAS shocks, Flowmaster-70 3" cat-back exhaust, Mobil 1, & Bosch +4 plugs
Other Mods: SnugTop Hi-Liner & carpet kit, Donnelly electrochromatic/compass mirror, & SuperWhite 9007 bulbs
More mods to come... (Westin side bars, electric fan, and silver fender/wheel flares are next)
http://hometown.aol.com/jimorama/myh...ollection.html
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From: Ft. Lewis, WA
FasFreddy and JHerron....
Your trucks look great with your toppers on. Up here in Alaska, the only toppers available are Leer or Raider. If you have any info on either one, please let me know. Both the A.R.E. and Snug-top were ones that I was looking at with no avail up here.
Thanks again
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Todd in Alaska
1999 F-150 4x4 Lariat, SuperCab, Amazon Green/Harvest Gold, Off-Road Pkg, 5.4L, 3.73 Limited slip, Towing Pkg, and every other option possible... K&N filter, SuperChip (Love it!!), Ventvisor Vents, Bugflector II, Extang Platinum Soft Tonneau, and Westin Nerf Bars
Future Mods: Dual exhaust, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard, Lund Moonvisor
Your trucks look great with your toppers on. Up here in Alaska, the only toppers available are Leer or Raider. If you have any info on either one, please let me know. Both the A.R.E. and Snug-top were ones that I was looking at with no avail up here.
Thanks again
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Todd in Alaska
1999 F-150 4x4 Lariat, SuperCab, Amazon Green/Harvest Gold, Off-Road Pkg, 5.4L, 3.73 Limited slip, Towing Pkg, and every other option possible... K&N filter, SuperChip (Love it!!), Ventvisor Vents, Bugflector II, Extang Platinum Soft Tonneau, and Westin Nerf Bars
Future Mods: Dual exhaust, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard, Lund Moonvisor
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From: Clemson SC US of A
Leer!
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip
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From: Michigan - sportsman's paradise
I have a A.R.E. i love it it looks like it came on the truck from factory, i bought a model that has the 3rd tail light on the lift gate it was 350 dollars less than if it is molded in??? I went for the savings i have had no problems so far the family has to of them they are great.
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*2000 blk xlt f150
*5.4 4x4 3.55 ls
*sc orp pkg
*tow pkg, 17 inch wheels
*herculiner,remote start
*flowmaster, air box mod
*bfg ko's A.R.E. cap
*sony 10 disc cd player
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****mods to come*********
LS for front diff
wms air tube
super chip
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*2000 blk xlt f150
*5.4 4x4 3.55 ls
*sc orp pkg
*tow pkg, 17 inch wheels
*herculiner,remote start
*flowmaster, air box mod
*bfg ko's A.R.E. cap
*sony 10 disc cd player
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****mods to come*********
LS for front diff
wms air tube
super chip
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From: Ft. Lewis, WA
mgh....
I will give you all my salmon (Kings, silvers, cohos, and pinks, some are even smoked) for a Snug-top or any other. I will moving down your way this summer Sierra Vista, Arizon for some mility schooling. Tell if that's a good deal
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Todd in Alaska
'99 F150 4x4 Lariat, SuperCab, (Amazon Green/Harvest Gold), Off-Road Pkg, 5.4L V-8, 3.73LS, Towing Pkg, and every other option possible... K&N filter, SuperChip (Love it!!), Ventvisor Vents, Bugflector II, Extang Platinum Soft Tonneau, and Westin Nerf Bars
Future Mods: Dual exhaust system, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard, Lund Moonvisor, Edelbrock IAS shocks, and Bedliner
I will give you all my salmon (Kings, silvers, cohos, and pinks, some are even smoked) for a Snug-top or any other. I will moving down your way this summer Sierra Vista, Arizon for some mility schooling. Tell if that's a good deal
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Todd in Alaska
'99 F150 4x4 Lariat, SuperCab, (Amazon Green/Harvest Gold), Off-Road Pkg, 5.4L V-8, 3.73LS, Towing Pkg, and every other option possible... K&N filter, SuperChip (Love it!!), Ventvisor Vents, Bugflector II, Extang Platinum Soft Tonneau, and Westin Nerf Bars
Future Mods: Dual exhaust system, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard, Lund Moonvisor, Edelbrock IAS shocks, and Bedliner
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From: Columbia Pa.
Covermaster 1000 just a little over 1100.00 with slider, wing, headliner, 3rd brake standard on vehicles that come factory with one. You have 3 choices:
Cab high (mine)
Raised, about 5 inches above cab the whole lenght of topper
High back, looks like a wedge.
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GOLD RUSH
'99 F150 XLT SC SB 5.4x2 Harvest Gold
3.55 limited slip/ trailer towing package/slip on extender mirrors/powerstop brake controller/Covermaster 1000 topper with wing/BugflectorII/Ventvisors (front&rear)/3www.f150online.com decals
http://members.xoom.com/firezap/truckpage.htm
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Cab high (mine)
Raised, about 5 inches above cab the whole lenght of topper
High back, looks like a wedge.
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GOLD RUSH
'99 F150 XLT SC SB 5.4x2 Harvest Gold
3.55 limited slip/ trailer towing package/slip on extender mirrors/powerstop brake controller/Covermaster 1000 topper with wing/BugflectorII/Ventvisors (front&rear)/3www.f150online.com decals
http://members.xoom.com/firezap/truckpage.htm
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I don't have a cap , yet, but I have been doing alot of research. Locally we have the Snug Top, A.R.E., Leer and many others. The Raider doesn't seem to compete with the others (IMO) based on the demos I've seen. The Snug-Top, A.R.E. and Leer are very close in terms of quality and $. Personnally I prefer the the Snug Top out of all of them. They all have extended paint warranties and I believe "lifetime" structure warranties. A buddy of mine has the A.R.E. and swears buy it. Between the Leer and A.R.E., I prefer the Leer, based on some of the options. My facts could be wrong so make sure you double check with your dealer before you make the big purchase.
I'll send you a Snug Top, if you send me some salmon.
I'll send you a Snug Top, if you send me some salmon.
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From: ABQ, NM
Todd,
Seems I'm also in the market for the grill guard (Topic: What to do w/Tax Refund) and eventually want the cap too. So, before I sign a second mortgage to send a Snug Top to AK in return for some Fed-Ex'd salmon, I better admit I was kidding. It seems you Army fellas take everything us AF guys say as gospel. Surely you know by now that we can't be trusted when there are trucks and fish involved? (For those AF guys who took offense and those Army guys who believed what I just said, I'm kidding!) Having a topper installed before you roll out would be great for the drive and A.R.E. & LEER are both quality caps. I just think the LEER looks better but it might not be worth the price difference when it gets down to it. Also, the caps have different methods for securing itself in place. I believe the Leer is bolt-in and the A.R.E. uses clamps. This may make a difference if you plan on removing the cap frequently. Good luck.
Mike
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1999 F-150 SC XLT 5.4L w/4X4 Sport Pkg
Seems I'm also in the market for the grill guard (Topic: What to do w/Tax Refund) and eventually want the cap too. So, before I sign a second mortgage to send a Snug Top to AK in return for some Fed-Ex'd salmon, I better admit I was kidding. It seems you Army fellas take everything us AF guys say as gospel. Surely you know by now that we can't be trusted when there are trucks and fish involved? (For those AF guys who took offense and those Army guys who believed what I just said, I'm kidding!) Having a topper installed before you roll out would be great for the drive and A.R.E. & LEER are both quality caps. I just think the LEER looks better but it might not be worth the price difference when it gets down to it. Also, the caps have different methods for securing itself in place. I believe the Leer is bolt-in and the A.R.E. uses clamps. This may make a difference if you plan on removing the cap frequently. Good luck.
Mike
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1999 F-150 SC XLT 5.4L w/4X4 Sport Pkg