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Old 11-08-2007, 11:58 AM
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Hi --new to forum --
Just got a 2006 Q-cab with an over the rail bed liner.My questions are :
1. do they make a tonneau to go over the liner?
2. what is the best bang for the buck cover?

great forum ---with a lot of good info---thanks
 
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Old 11-08-2007, 01:42 PM
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I believe most tonneau's will go on over the liner, I could be wrong but I don't see why they wouldn't. Best bang for the buck partially depends on what you're looking for, you just want something to cover the bed or you want something that locks and is secure too?
 
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also, do you want best bang for the buck hard or soft tonneau? will it be removed once in a while or remain stationary?

honestly, ive had a lot of experiance with tonneaus/caps and you get what you pay for im most cases. ill never buy anything other than leer after having this paticular top. ive personally had century, and have friends with a.r.e. ect and so on. you wont catch me with anything else
 
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I'm a cap/topper user myself, and have had Leer and Century and friends have had A.R.E....in my area, A.R.E. is the most expensive, but you do get what you pay for. My Leer was crap and I'd never buy one again. Century is a bit cheaper, but is doing a nice job on my truck..I've been really very happy with it. Again, for tonneau's it might be different, but for toppers, I just didn't like my Leer...it never fit right and didn't seem to hold up well.
 
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I'm a cap/topper user myself, and have had Leer and Century and friends have had A.R.E....in my area, A.R.E. is the most expensive, but you do get what you pay for. My Leer was crap and I'd never buy one again. Century is a bit cheaper, but is doing a nice job on my truck..I've been really very happy with it. Again, for tonneau's it might be different, but for toppers, I just didn't like my Leer...it never fit right and didn't seem to hold up well.
you see, it goes both ways and everyone has their own opinion. my dad has a century cap and my cousin has a leer cap. my dad stating "i should have gotten one like yours" last winter when my cousin drove down from PA for rifle season says it all. but like i said, its opinionated
 
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i want my fiberglass cover!!! too much money!!
 
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my fiberglass cover was 1100.00 installed. also i received a free bed rug with the deal. cover was suppose to be here in 2 weeks but after 5 weeks and some complaing i got the job done
 
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I had an Extang Blackmax, but my needs changed so looked into Leer and A.R.E.
I gottheA.R.E 'Z' series top because the Leer dealer was an idiot and pissed me off...anyway, I also added the eletric pop'n'lock to secure the tail.



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ORIGINAL: Night_Runner

you see, it goes both ways and everyone has their own opinion. my dad has a century cap and my cousin has a leer cap. my dad stating "i should have gotten one like yours" last winter when my cousin drove down from PA for rifle season says it all. but like i said, its opinionated
Agreed. It is really opinionated. My advice: Go with what you like, and you'll be happy. We can give ya some suggestions at some companies to look at, but go with what ya like.
 


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