I am looking into getting a soft toneau cover. I going to get a rail mounted one. What I was wondering is what kind is better. The ones that mount with snaps or a lip kind of looking thing. thanks in adveane for the info.

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2000 F-150
Reg. cab
Short bed
White
4.2L
4x2

Mods:
16x8 american racing wheels
Bug guard
Pioneer cd deck
4 pioneer 6x8
Vent shade window visors

What I want:
Dual exaust
K&N air filter
tonneau cover
SVT bumper cover
Performance chip
Chrome fender trim

 

I have the Extang soft top that has the vinyl lip that hooks onto an aluminum rail mounted on top of the bed. The top is actually a replacement for the first one I had on which the vinyl started chipping. They replaced it free, no questions.

Hard tops don't allow any fudging on contents that are too tall like the soft tops do.

 

how long have you had it and how has it lasted?

 

I have the snapless variety and like it quite well. It installs easier and faster than the snaps. Two of my friends have the snap on kind. They work well also, but do seem to take another minute or two to install. Taking them off is about the same.

Anyone had problems with rust on the snap models or have they fixed that problem?

The benefit is that the soft cover has been extremely practical for me. A dry bed, coverage when I need it and most of all I can easily take it off. I've owned my truck for less than 2 months and have already had at least 4 occasions where either a camper shell (which I had on my last truck) or a hard cover would have been in the way and had to be removed.

The soft cover is very practical for me.

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2000 2WD SuperCab XLT

• Styleside
• Torrador Red
• V-6, 5 Speed Manual
• 255/70R16 Tires
• Rhinoliner
• Soft Tonneau cover
• Lund bug shield
• Window guards
• Premium sound system
• Front and rear mudflaps
• Tinted windows all around
• Average MPG: 18

hunt4fun@mailbreak.com

 

I have the Downey SST and I must say that "The King is Pleased" After much searching I found this to be one of the best.[img]
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I have had the Extang Platinum tonno with the snaps for over two years and it still looks as good as new. I have no complaints!

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‘98 F-150 XLT SuperCab Flareside, Auto, 4.6L, 4X2, 3.55 LS, 6-CD changer, Moonlight Blue with tan interior, Captains Chairs

Mods:Window tint, Extang Classic Platinum Tonno, Lund Interceptor bug deflector, Wizard Superwhite Bulbs, Pendaliner bedliner, Expedition center console, Airaid FIPK System
My F-150 Page
Expedition Console FAQ

 

I have the Lund Premier. I rate it excellent. It was also easy to convert it to a flip up for a few bucks.

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Badd Andy

2001 Toreador
F-150 Supercab XLT
7700lb, 5.4L, 4R100
Tow Packg, 3.73
Homemade FIPK
DRL Foglite mod
Headlites Relayed
A/C cutout switch
RS 9000's all around
Bug & Wind deflectors
Dupli-color bed
Lund Premier Tonneau
Short rubber antena
98 ANGLER 8.6 Camper
95 Windstar w/replaced head gasket
97 Susuki Bandit 1200
87 Yamaha XT-350

 

So that's who makes the Ford soft tonneau?

My short bed snapless Ford soft tonneau has three bows too.



[This message has been edited by 01sport (edited 06-22-2001).]

 

I have the extang with snaps and no rust and it looks good after 2 years!!! 201.00 installed.

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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 shortbed REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).

Better 1/2 : 92 Red T-Bird V-6 3.8. maint.free 113,500 miles

 

pa_wolf62,

I have the Ex-Tang (Ford) snapless cover and have had very good services with it. Easy off - easy on, fits well, wears well! I have the long bed so mine has three bows . . . I like the covered wagon look!

Bob

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Truck: 2000 F-150, 4x4, SCab, XLT, (imported from Canada) Island Blue, Dark Graphite 40/60 Cloth Seats (F/R), Styleside, 157” Wheelbase, 5.4L EFI, 4-Speed Auto O/D, AM/FM/CD, Class III Towing Package

Added: “Ex-Tang” Snapless Tonneau; Ford “Duraliner” Bedliner; “CDA” Paint Saver Pad; “Lund Runners” Truck Steps; “Husky” Splashguards; “Saddleman” Hood Protector; “WeatherTech” WeatherFlectors; 4th Brake Light (x 3!); “Pilot” Navigator 55 Watt Backup Lights; “K&N” FIPK; Lighted “Blue Oval” Logo - tailgate, “Weather Tech” Floor Mats (retired for the summer); Wheelskin EuroTone Steering Wheel Cover;

Wants: “Flowmaster” Force II Exhaust System; “Exotic Wood” Dash Kit; “RoadMaster” Active Suspension; Remote Starter; KC Driving Lights; Grill Guard (?); “Lund” Backdraft Tailgate Spoiler; “Superchip”; Remote Entry Keypad;

 

Going on four years; two years with the first one, and now two years with the free replacement.

I like the vinyl lip type instead of the snaps type only because I think it looks better. A lot of people have trouble getting the lip type on in the winter because the whole top shrinks when it's cold. Just spread it over the frame and pour some hot (warm) water on it and it expands and goes on easily.

Mine looks just like the picture posted on this thread, truck's the same color too (red), except my truck is an off road 4X4.

Disadvantage is that this type is either on or off--their's no middle position. But it's very easy to put on and off and they're inexpensive at about $200. The frame adds about 2 inches in height that I think looks good. Good luck.

[This message has been edited by bobcom (edited 06-23-2001).]

 

I have an Extang soft cover with the snap. I did a lot of research on this one. One of the biggest issue with soft covers is that they stretch and shrink with the temperature. The Extang is supports and snaps are fully adjustable. It makes a big difference. I have heard of a lot of problems with the J-channel type. They look nice in the summer when they fit flush, but the corners stick up in the winter. J-channel can become brittle and break as well. Just my 2 cents. Good luck