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greybeard
GenI
 
2/13/2001
09:30:02
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I'm buying a 2001 QC and interested in a sleek looking topper. I'm considering a LEER model. Any opinions on A.R.E. or other brands? What's considered a "good" price?
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Nick
DakotaEnthusiast
2/13/2001
17:39:13
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http://www.accesscover.com/
Aparently has lots of nice covers, and from what I hear they are resonable. Personally I find no need for one. Limits tailgate parties.
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2-V-8
Duel Exhaust, Growler Mufflers
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Jim Nolin
GenIII
2/14/2001
16:55:37
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Now come on I have the access cover and theres no limiting my tailgate partys. :-) Its a soft cover so it rolls out of the way. for all those people, beers and smokin grill.
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john
GenIII
2/14/2001
20:10:02
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glasstite truck cap ( formerly "raven" )makes one
that is cab hi. it was $855.00. i had one on my 94 dak cc and loved it. i have a 2001 quad cab now and i bought another cap by the same co.
the new one has more of rake to the reae window than the old one.
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john
GenIII
2/14/2001
20:12:14
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thats rear not reae.
john
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Bill
Dakota Enthusiast
2/16/2001
21:50:35
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I had a Leer lid on my Ram. I went through 3 of them in the lifetime warranty period. They warped, delaminated, and they couldn't match the paint.I bought the ARE for the quad cab and it is great. It fits good, is smooth and straight, lifts and closes easily, and the color matches!!
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greybeard
GenI
2/16/2001
22:25:30
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Thanks Bill, that's the sort of info I was looking for. So much for advertising claims!
I'm a "newbie" with this sort of stuff...
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Lefteez
GenIII
2/17/2001
16:20:56
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Leer has a new topper out for the QC. I'm looking for a topper too so I've been doing a little research on the topic. This LEER topper is a 100 XQ. It's only about 10% and 90% Dodge. I guess Leer went to Dodge asking them for ideas on the topper. Dodge said they wanted to handle the engineering. So...Dodge did all the designing and Leer handled the production. It's a really sharp unit. It comes with a tail gate cap and the door has a 'lip' on it that fits right up with the tail gate cap. All the windows are 'recessed'. The back lid had hinges on it that are massive! It has nice latches. The same type of latches that are on doors. Not some rod that has to slide into some hole or anything. Two latches, one button that pops the lid open and it opens itself practily once you push the button. I just got my taxes back so I'm off to wheel and deal. The topper has a real custom fit. The 'rails' match the truck bed and it's like they took a mold of the bed rails to make the topper fix like a glove. The topper place stuck on my truck so I could see how it looked. I was impressed. The two smaller windows in the back pop out, no screens to tear or come out either. If I work a deal today, I'll get a photo posted.
Steve
2001, 4x4 Sport Plus Quad Cab, 4.7
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canuk
Unregistered
2/17/2001
19:30:31
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I just bought a A.R.E tonnue cover and really like it, I paid $1200 canadian for it. It fits good and has a really good catch system on it.
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greybeard
GenI
2/18/2001
10:00:56
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Lefteez,
That's the exact combo I was thinking of, Sport Plus QC and Leer 100XQ. It should look like a longer Durango. Based upon your research, that topper should be almost perfect for fit and finish. I was quoted a price of $1,360, not including installation, hope you can do better!
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Adam
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2/19/2001
14:05:50
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I'm ordering the Lo-Pro Tonneau from A.R.E. for my '01 QC. I wish I had it already so I could tell you how I like it. It has locks at both back corners so it doesn't have the locking rods under it. The MSRP is $639
http://www.lo-pro.com/dakota.htm
Adam R. Gagnon
'01 QC Sport
4.7L 2wd
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greybeard
GenIII
4/20/2001
21:36:00
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Well, I opted for an A.R.E. "Z" model. The Leer was just too flimsy by comparison. The dealer told me Leer's come back much more frequently for warranty repairs than the ARE's! Even with the nominal price difference, the better choice was quite obvious!
2001 4x4 QC Sport 4.7 auto 3:55 LS 4 wheel ABS
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durtydog
GenIII
4/21/2001
20:20:29
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i have a glasstite (raven)it is awesome!the paint is in great condition,no warping,metal frame for rear glass with two locks and sliding side windows with screens.the cap was bought one week after the first owner bought the truck.i have the recipt it cost 995.00 including the clamps in 1998.
98 4x4 club cab sport 5.2
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