Anyone out there using an Extang Tonneau cover. If so how do you like the product? Any drawbacks to attachment to the Super Crew? How is the cover holding up? Do Tonneau covers really impact gas mileage?

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Mtn Mike

 

Installed an Extang cover 2 months ago. Fit was great, nice and tight . Side frame rails are curved to follow the contour of the box cap-plastic. Nice sold aluminum bows(3) that are pre arched. I had one on my 92 Chev for 8 years and looked the same when I sold it. They hold up very well! Can't say how they effect gas mileage. Took some pictures for you to view
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...8730&a=8921587
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2001Supercrew,Lariat,5.4,3.55 posi,trailer tow,Oxford white, medium graphite,bed extender,Extang tonneau,Lund hood deflector

[This message has been edited by oldkoot (edited 09-25-2000).]

[This message has been edited by oldkoot (edited 09-25-2000).]

 

Oldkoot,

I like the idea of painting the bug deflector. Could you give a little info on how you prepped the plastic before painting? Any special coating or primer?

Thanks,
Hu

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White XLT SuperCrew
5.4, Limited Slip
Ordered 7-5-00

 

Scuffed the back side of the deflector with 600 paper to add a little tooth to the plastic, painted with lacquer(hey I still have some after all these years) and finished it off with 2 coats of clear urethane.You can also use a clear primer if you wish to improve paint adhesion.

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2001Supercrew,Lariat,5.4,3.55 posi,trailer tow,Oxford white, medium graphite,bed extender,Extang tonneau,Lund hood deflector

 

oldkoot.....

What model is your Lund hood deflector?

I've been looking for a nice looking clear one to paint for my SCrew.

Thanks ssg57

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SuperCrew 4x2 Lariat, Oxford White/Silver, 5.4lt, Grey Leather Captain Chairs, 6 disc CD changer, Tow Package,
Chrome Westin Step Bars, Armor Bed Liner, Husky Mats.

Furture Modifications:
K&N Filter, Hard Tonneau Cover, Flip-up TV Console, Bug Guard

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...8920&a=8409218

 

Believe the Lund part number was 18138. The product brand is their Intercepter line. If you go to www.lundlook.com you will find all the details.

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2001Supercrew,Lariat,5.4,3.55 posi,trailer tow,Oxford white, medium graphite,bed extender,Extang tonneau,Lund hood deflector

 

...thought we were talking about the Extang cover...
Anyway, I've had one on for three weeks, and the fit and look are great. Very easy to attach and store. They're fitted very nice over the plastic box overlay, just as koot described. Can't say anything about mileage yet, but logically the tonneau should reduce the air drag that is common in the bed with the tailgate up.

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2001 XLT SCrew 4x4, silver/dark graphite, 5.4L, towing pkg, ltd slip, 17" 10 spokes, moonroof, cab steps, 6 disc chgr; Line-X; Extang bed cover.

 

Thanks SC AL. I will be buying one next week. Somehow Bug Deflectors got into the act!!!!! Me thinks it would be its own subject.

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Mtn Mike

 

I have the Extang Classic Platinum with the snaps on my Super Cab and love it! I have had it on my truck for a year in the blazing Florida sun and the cover looks like new. I scrub it with a plastic brush when I wash it and that is it.



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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

http://www.geocities.com/scmc75/f150/