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12-27-2011, 11:19 PM
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I've owned a few toppers, and my favorite is the ARE Z Series. It looks integrated with the cab of the truck, the locking hardware is superb, and ARE stands behind their product. Second place would be the Snugtop.
12-28-2011, 08:16 AM
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I don't have your model year but I do have a leer topper and I really like it. It came with the truck I bought but its been invaluable to me it has a nice light inside and enough overhang to keep the rain out of the bed. Either brand you go with will be stout.
12-29-2011, 12:21 PM
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I have the ARE Z Series. No real issues yet. Never had one on a truck before, and now cant imagine having one without one.
Only notable things with mine:
1. Paint is off a hair, hard to notice, but I can pick it out with the right light, not really a big thing.
2. The $100 dome light is an absolute POS. Only worth it if you want to have someone run the wiring back to the capo and replace it, which I ended up doing after seeing how pathetic the dome light is. If you have the knowledge to run a hot wire to the cap, save yourself some money and check the upgrade I did as it cost only a little more than the stock light and is much better.
Overall fitment is spot on, no leaks and the warranty is nice. I was split between Leer and ARE but read a few issues with Leers fiberglass cracking so I went with ARE as my dad has one and he likes it.
Thread about my cap:
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/z-seri...11-fx4-114215/
Thread with lighting upgrade:
https://www.f150forum.com/f7/led-bed...r-pics-118204/
Lemme know if you have any other questions.
Only notable things with mine:
1. Paint is off a hair, hard to notice, but I can pick it out with the right light, not really a big thing.
2. The $100 dome light is an absolute POS. Only worth it if you want to have someone run the wiring back to the capo and replace it, which I ended up doing after seeing how pathetic the dome light is. If you have the knowledge to run a hot wire to the cap, save yourself some money and check the upgrade I did as it cost only a little more than the stock light and is much better.
Overall fitment is spot on, no leaks and the warranty is nice. I was split between Leer and ARE but read a few issues with Leers fiberglass cracking so I went with ARE as my dad has one and he likes it.
Thread about my cap:
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/z-seri...11-fx4-114215/
Thread with lighting upgrade:
https://www.f150forum.com/f7/led-bed...r-pics-118204/
Lemme know if you have any other questions.
12-29-2011, 01:36 PM
#7
I went with the Leer and just got it on this week so I cannot speak to any long term issues. Right out of the gate, though, I am pleased with it. My advice is to get the frameless windows and gate on the rear because it looks better (my two cents).
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01-18-2012, 01:21 PM
#9
I went with the Leer 180, it sits like 3 inch above the top of the truck. I know 2 people that have a leer without issues so went with a leer...I think it looks great and works great for hunting gear, camping, and the dog.
