Best cap
Another vote for the ARE Z series. I can appreciate the cheapness of the Leers, but I bought this one for the ultimate quality and near perfect appearance. No visible hinges, seals, or window gaskets, excellent overall fit, and heavy duty construction make this one the best cap I have seen yet.
I don't have any pics without the ladder rack, but it pops off in seconds. The Yokohama track system is a very nice option:



I don't have any pics without the ladder rack, but it pops off in seconds. The Yokohama track system is a very nice option:



I heard that. I just happened to have the $$ at the time so I went for the one I really liked. Saving cash is a big deal these days.
When I bought my Leer in 2000, they also offered the side glasses with no visible seals. It was beautiful that way. However the glass on that model was glued on and I didn't trust the glue. Also, I noticed yours has one lock in the center on the back. I assume it has rods that go out to the sides for locking the door in place. I think this is inferior to having two separate locks, one on either side. I had a cheaper aluminum Leonard on a 94 Ford that had the contractors side windows and they had one lock in the center with rods running out to the sides. I went through a car wash with this truck and the air blower sucked the side window open breaking my lock mechanism. So now, I make sure if I get a top, it has two separate locks on each window that is hinged open. That is how my Leer was and that is the way the used Leonard is on my present truck.


