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Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Tacotruck7, Nov 6, 2016.

  1. Nov 6, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    I found a Leer XQ cap for sale. Solid pop out windows all tinted and carpet lined inside. For my 2004 short bed. The guy Is asking $800. Is that fair?
     
  2. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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  3. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:34 PM
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    I'd say it would be fair if the front was a window instead of a rubber boot but that rubber boot may make it undesirable for you. I know I didn't like my old camper with the boot rubbing against my paint. I'd try to knock him down a little because of the boot
     
  4. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    He's not really willing to budge since he owns a whole yard of campers. What's the difference between a window and a boot?
     
  5. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:43 PM
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    Ah then he might know the value better than I do.
    A window makes the bed separate from the cab while a boot makes them "connected". The boot presses against your cab to create a seal between the can and bed
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  6. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    Just a preference if you don't want a rubber seal rubbing against your cab paint all the time and risking paint loss.
     
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    Skip it. Rubber boots are super old style and will rub your cab paint off.
     
  8. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:50 PM
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    Ah, I see what you mean now. Currently the old owner had a camper on the truck and it's kind of dented so I don't think I would care too much. Other than it probably looks better without the boot.
     
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    My old camper shell with boot never rubbed the paint off my truck after a year of having it, but it didn't look as clean as without.
    But yeah go for it. Double cab campers are a bitch to come by, especially in the color you want
     
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    Also. I bet a leer dealership near by can order you a window that fits in the place of the boot and have it installed
     
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    I'm talking to him right now. I'll give you details when he texts me back lol
     
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    Haha sounds good
     
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    Yup. Racks come with it and it's carpet lined.
     
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    I'd go for that one. Carpet, rack, and window. Way better for the price. As long as it doesnt leak because of the rack
     
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    Yeah. I want a rack anyway because I surf. He's been trying to sell it for a month so maybe he will deal a bit.
     
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    Perfect. Yeah try to talk him down. If you get it for even $900 that'd be great
     
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    Is it really that solid of a deal? I don't know much about ARE caps.
     

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