yeah, i would assume it would need to come off.
the '06 had to.

 

I had a hard fiberglass cover on my old Dakota and it flew off one time when I was off-roading. I wasn't latched all of the way and I hit a big bump. I am glad it never happened on the highway.

I think I am going to get a soft one, if anything at all.

 

i found an '09 option from the dealership, but they want like $1300.
thats a little more than what i want to spend.

 

so... anyone with a fiberglass (or similar) hard tonneau?

 

I was going to go with the truxedo because it covered the bed rails but the mopar does the same for the same price.

 

I bought one that I thought was going to be cheap from Ebay since it was only 259 and free shipping. It opens the same way as a hard top. Was fairly easy to put together, I am handicapped, my wife and daughter built and installed it. The directions are a bit difficult but if you read them a few times thru you will understand and not make mistakes like we did. It is on now, works and looks good, Made in USA, couldn't find one made in Canada for that price. As far as leaks you get some rubber strips with it to put at the end. If you want you could but a tailgate seal,only place it leaks now but not enough to get anything wet. It lays flat too now covered wagon look.

 

^
any pics of it on the truck?

 

Here is the only pic that I have for now, I had ordered a roll up one from another company but was on back order.

 

what's the company/model name for the tonneau you put on your truck?

 

that looks pretty sleek.
im still wanting a hard, color matched lid like i had on my other truck.
i wish someone here had a pic of one.