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Leer vs. A.R.E. truck caps - opinions?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MusicOn, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. Jun 15, 2017 at 6:02 AM
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    Mavrick

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    They're all kind of cheap, very similar to motor homes or travel trailers. The shells are good but the hardware compared to auto hardware leaves something to be desired.

    Just look at the way your rear window on your Taco opens and closes and compare that to how the front window of these toppers opens and closes, its night and day different. On the other hand it works and is not that big of a deal to fix and keeps the costs down so it is what it is.
     
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  2. Jul 8, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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    Looks great! Im going today to get some prices on the CX with windoors. Any leaks on the sliding section?
     
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    Pics of folding window? Please
     
  4. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:10 PM
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    BDS 6" Lift Kit ARE Z series cap
    I currently have an ARE Truck cap that I purchased from a company called EZ Wheeler. It's got a really slick look and makes my truck look like an SUV. According to the sales man it was a little pricer than the Leer but he assured me that the ARE caps were superior in quality. couldn't tell you much about leer because I went with the ARE but it has lasted me a couple years now with no leaks or anything. Pretty good looking cap too.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    stuff
    So my shell doesn’t have a name on it that I see. I know that last person said he painted it. And when I painted it I could not see anything. It’s a solid shell, sliding windows, no glass between the cover and cab which I love. Any guess on any brands that may be around.

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