Leer vs. A.R.E. Lids
06-02-2009, 11:56 AM
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Leer vs. A.R.E. Lids
Narrowed it down to these two and still need to decide between the Leer 700 vs the ARE lid. Does anyone have any pics of a Leer that is installed on their trucks. It's hard to get an idea through brochures. The Leer seem to be quite a bit cheaper $850 compared to the LSX at $1199 and seem to have the same options, just wondering if anyone has dealt with either one. Can you drive with them up if you have to?
06-02-2009, 07:23 PM
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i got a are lsII for $350 used last week. its the wrong color but a repaint is only like $250. so i have the top of the line tonneau for half of what it retails for. just keep an eye on craigslist and ebay and you will find a great deal. took me only a month to find this one. as far as quality i really like the ARE so far. the lift shocks do there job it fits tight to the bed sides(no water leaks) and seems all together really solid.
06-02-2009, 08:53 PM
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I recently put an A.R.E. fiberglass topper on my 08 screw. It came down to them and LEER but ARE was about $200 cheaper (they had a $100 rebate).
When I was at the ARE dealer looking at them there was a guy in there that started talking to me. Turns out he works at FORD and sells replacement parts to body shops and started asking me about my truck.
He had a 2004 extended cab with the ARE fiberglass cap that is flat on top of the bed. He had it for 4 years (and almost 100K miles) and noticed some spider cracks in the finish. Took it to the dealer and ARE sent him a brand new cover at no cost, also paid for the installation.
I recently put an A.R.E. fiberglass topper on my 08 screw. It came down to them and LEER but ARE was about $200 cheaper (they had a $100 rebate).
When I was at the ARE dealer looking at them there was a guy in there that started talking to me. Turns out he works at FORD and sells replacement parts to body shops and started asking me about my truck.
He had a 2004 extended cab with the ARE fiberglass cap that is flat on top of the bed. He had it for 4 years (and almost 100K miles) and noticed some spider cracks in the finish. Took it to the dealer and ARE sent him a brand new cover at no cost, also paid for the installation.
06-04-2009, 06:07 PM
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I have a Leer 700 on my 04 XLT Screw and its super nice... Came with my truck when I bought it used but I have had it on and off a couple times and the fitment is great! Sorry, no real pics other than this one:
