slackattack

I have leveling shocks up front and new shocks in the back, so the rear doesn't sag enough to notice.

Jack Burton

Does anyone use the rack bars on your toppers?
Its a $350 option and I think they look cool, but what do you guys use them for?

rcanzano

I've had a Yakima system that has been on three trucks now. They are great. I have the system that uses 4 plates that are bolted to the topper, with gaskets that are sandwiched between the plate and the topper, and the racks then clamp to those. I did replace the fasteners with true stainless ones and used silicon in addition to the gaskets.

It's not as stylish as the rail type, but it works & the plates are hardly noticeable. I've never had a problem with load either, as a contractor, I put some fairly heavy loads up there, 200# sometimes. Mostly ladders though (24', 32', 16').

Jack Burton

Thanks.
I think I may skip the rack option and buy more ammo... Hehe

FearSys

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Here's my 2004 with an ARE CX series on a 5.5ft bed. I'm not sure how much it cost as it was on the truck when I bought it in 2009.






Here's my latest. I know it's the newer generation, but it gives you an idea.
It's an ARE Z series for a 6.5ft bed. I spec'd the sliding side windows and a tilt down/sliding front window, it was ~$1800 out the door. I highly recommend the tilt down option so you can clean the outside of the back cab window/from cap window without removing the cap.

Jack Burton

Thanks! The CX looks really sleek.
I like it without the top rails.

Thomas W Payne

A long shot but do you still have the ARE topper and would you consider selling it.
Thanks Thomas

Countryhick1

[QUOTE=FjacobXsmith4;3355937]Here's mine. Its an ARE made for the flare side 04-08 and the 09 flare side. ARE is great quality too mine is currently for sale though for anyone interested[/QUO

Do you still have this? Where are you located

Countryhick1

do you still have this? Where are you located?

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