What do you think between these two covers?
I can't seem to make up my mind, but think i'm leaning towards the ARE LSII tonneau.
The optional wing looks quite nice I think.

If anyone knows a best price or has pics it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks all,
Glade

 

I can only speak for the A.R.E., I've had mine for 8 months and love it. IMO the snug lid is too plain looking, it's just flat. The quality of the A.R.E. lid is excellent, as are all components including a perfect paint job. This lid is extremly strong, I'll never own another truck without this lid. This lid covers all the bed rails and mine is completely waterproof. I'm sure the snug lid is a very good lid but it's too plain for me. Goodluck

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01 supercrew XLT,4x2,all black,5.4,captains chairs,355 ltd slip,trailer tow grp,remote keyless entry.
(MODS)gibson supertruck,K&N generation II air intake,expy console,lund intercepter,A.R.E LSII hard tonneau,tinted windows,E&G classics mesh speed grill,mud gaurds,ford seat covers, bed liner,ventvisor's,westin chrome nerf bars,smittybuilt outland sport bumper guard,KC daylighters, Hella fogs, Jensen flip down 6.8 TV, santeca 4" TV in passenger sunvisor,DVD player,panosonic cdqf800 fm-cd,pioneer 6865 speakers,keypad, lightning tails & brake light,pics at http://www.f150world.com/4DOOR/

 

I paid $645 + tax. Go to www.4are.com and print out $20 coupon.

 

I'd give the thumbs up to the ARE LS11 lid.


I have had mine for a couple of weeks now and the look and fit is just fantastic,plus installation was a breeze.

They also offer some nice options. I took the sportwing with brakelight connection.


Baj

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2001 EXCAB F 150 LARIAT
ORP
(BLACK & GOLD)
4.6L AUTOMATIC
PARCHMENT LEATHER INTERIOR
WOODDASH KIT
FORD BLACK TUBULAR SIDE STEPS
6 DISC CD CHANGER
MODS:
FLOWMASTER 40 (SI/DO)
BEPO GRILLGUARD
A.R.E LSII FIBERGLASS LID (WITH SPORTWING)
K&N AIR FILTER
AUTOVENTSHADE DEFLECTORS

 

The Snug is nice. It's flat, low profile, streamlined. Problem is, I couldn't get it here in Florida. Went with the ARE. Hate the hump, thankfully the wing kind of hides it. It looks good but just sticks up to high for my tastes.

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- 2001 F150 Harley Davidson Special
- 1993 Mazda Miata, wifes car
- 1994 Harley Davidson Heritage
- 1976 Honda CB750K, Original
- 1965 Honda 305 Dream, Original
- 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, Original
- 1971 Norton Commando
- 1970 Honda Trail 90, Original
- Yamaha 500 Short Tracker, racing #69
- 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, wifes bike
- 1981 Honda Passport 70, wifes bike

 

Back in 98, I went with the SnugTop's Snuglid. I got the model that bolts on rather than drilling. It was relatively expensive (700). In my opinion, it is low quality. I have inconsistent paint shades (black), cracks near the hinges, and sags within the cover (it is not level). I wrote, called, and emailed SnugTop. They refused to respond to my concerns. I would suggest not doing business with them. I suggest this not because of the poor quality of the product I received, but because of their response (or lack of) to my consumer problems. Things go wrong sometimes. A company should be judged on how they rectify the situation. SnugTop failed miserably for me.

 

GLADESTEEN, I went with the ARE and I love it. Check the URL in my signature to see what one looks like on a silver SCrew.

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2001 F-150 SuperCrew 4X4 XLT – Silver w/Medium Graphite interior,
4.6 V8, 3.55 Limited Slip Axle, P265/70R17 OWL All-Terrain,
17” 10 Spoke Aluminum Wheels, Class III Trailer Towing Pkg.,
Remote Keyless Entry, Dual Media Ford AM/FM/CD Radio & 6 CD Changer,
Captain’s Chairs, Ford Cab Steps – Black, Engine Block Heater

Custom Dual Exhaust with X-Pipe, EGR Carbon Fiber Hood Shield ,Window Vent Shades ,Outland Grill Guard – Black ,PIAA 9051 Ion Crystal Fog/ Clear Driving Lights, Superchip, Airaid Intake System, A.R.E. LSII Hard Tonneau cover with remote lock, Python 1500 ESP Security System w/remote start, Clear Corner Lenses, Rhino Liner, TruckVault, Infinity Kappa 50.2cs in front door, Infinity Kappa 572.1cf in rear doors, Valentine One w/Laser Radar Detector & Concealed Display, J&J Stainless Grille Insert, Lund Moon Visor, Pop-Lock in tailgate, 2001 Lighting Tails, Lighting Headlights, PIAA 1451 backup lights, Rockford Fosgate 400a4 & 100z2 Amps., MTX 8" Sub in Expy center console, Cobra 75WXST CB., Remote entry keypad

 

Thanks for all the replies gang!
I have decided to go with the Snugtop because as one other poster commented I don't really care for the hump in the middle.
Thanks again all! Glad to hear you all like your covers

Glade

 

Here are some oicts of my SnugLid with comments and opions from others. I think you will be happy with the Snug!
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001979.html

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1999 Expedition XLT, 5.4, Oxford White, LLS
2001 SuperCrew XLT, 5.4, Metalic Silver, Gen III, Rear Ent Sys, SnugLid
1999 30' Wilderness TT

 

Very nice PICS ! My truck is green and hopefully the paint will match as nice as yours. Going price shopping this weekend here in Tucson. Thanks again!

Glade

 

Got the ARE LSII with optional Sport Wing. My color match is excellant and wing does diminish hump. Suggest lowering rearend to ease rear visibility after installation with wing. This also puts latch at more accessable level for ease of opening.

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Crew Coach



2001 F150 4x2 Lariat Supercrew, Oxford White w/silver two-tone, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Captain's Chairs, Towing Pkg, 6-CD, Bed Extender, Westin SS Nerf Bars, Line-X sprayed-in bedliner, EGR deflector, Stull billet grill, Husky custom liners, ARE LSII with Sport Wing, Lightning clear tails, Ford locking gas cap, wheel & spare locks by McGard, assorted hitch covers

Other planned mods: Wouldn't you like to know?

 

I had the ARE on my truck when I got it and its a nice cover. At first I wasn't too sold on the hump but after about a month I really liked it. BTW mines for sale if anyone wants it. I took it off because I need the open bed. Its red but someone knocked it over while it was sitting in the shed and scratched one side of it.