Topper Shell

[uthunter]

Received my Leer 100R this week. Solid front window, sliding side windows, headliner, dome light and T-Rails on top.

Looks great. I'm hoping my Leer will get here in a week or so. Can you take pics of the front of the bed. I want to know how they filled that gap so I can make sure my installers do a good job.

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[Adventuremobile]

Man I REALLY like this topper. I just can’t get past the huge gap in the front by the cab. I’d abandon my bed rack for this if it weren’t for that gap.

There are multiple reasons for this:
1) The load capacity of the canopy suffers greatly when load is dispersed out beyond the vertical plane.
2) The Bed and the Cab are on different body mounts, and offorad, especially with a decent load on top of the bed, they move independently quite a bit, not only side to side but front to back. Several years ago we tried to close that gap and on safari with a tent on top we actually experienced the canopy contacting the cab. It is something to be aware with for all canopies.

 

[JLS Photo]

Considering ARE V series. Does anyone know if an XLT super cab with 302a & tech package & remote start unlocks the tailgate with the key fob?
Thanks
Al

It does.

 

[lobsta11]

Had my ARE V top mounted last Thur. Quality appears to be top notch. However the installer pointed out to me in the two front corners there is a gap due to the transition from the front bed notch & the sides.

Compared to my old Ranger visibility is less due to the taller bed sides & tailgate. That leaves less room for the windows. I find that I have to keep re-adjusting the rear view mirror if I shift in my seat. Overall I like the top.
Al

 

[rangerdanger]

 

[Guinness]

For those who have already installed their caps: with the extra load in the bed, how has the ride changed? If you have extra weight in addition to the cap pretty continuously have you considered an Add-a-Leaf or with <500lbs and given the factory stiffness do you think it's unnecessary?

 

[Peas]

Not my truck but a nice looking topper and rack.

 

[RedlandRanger]

For those who have already installed their caps: with the extra load in the bed, how has the ride changed? If you have extra weight in addition to the cap pretty continuously have you considered an Add-a-Leaf or with <500lbs and given the factory stiffness do you think it's unnecessary?

I am curious about the answer to this question as well. My brother bought a Ranger last week and will be getting a cap. He had one on his Tacoma and added 2 extra leafs but the ride was horribly stiff. I told him he should wait to install any leafs until he gets the cap and see how it is. With a 1560lb payload capacity, I would think it should be able to handle it. He will also be towing a trailer with about 500 lbs of tongue weight.

All the stuff I've hauled I've been amazed at how little the back squats.

 

[Msfitoy]

Not my truck but a nice looking topper and rack.

Is that the ARE HD?

 

[Peas]

Is that the ARE HD?

No idea. Just saw it on my bike ride home from work and snapped a photo.

 

[THLONE]

New ARE. I have pulled a boat with the back loaded with clothes, food and stuff. Drives no different even in the mountains.

 

[Peas]

I will have my ARE Overland topper installed in about two weeks. At that point, I will be in a position to report back on drive quality, ride height impact, fitment, etc. If you all have some specific before and after question let me know.

 

[Snowdigger]

Not my truck but a nice looking topper and rack.

Thanks for this. I also have a Silver Ingot and hoping to get my topper (Leer 100XL w/rack) installed next week. Nice to be able to picture the final result a bit better.

 

[THLONE]

New ARE. I have pulled a boat with the back loaded with clothes, food and stuff. Drives no different even in the mountains.

My friend says what "are" this when looking at the back window of my shell. Under the ARE is a sticker that says A TRUCK HERO. Did anyone get this or am I the only truck hero.

 

[JLS Photo]

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