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Looking for new canopy (3rd gen)

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by readyme, May 21, 2018.

  1. May 21, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    readyme

    readyme [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am looking to get a canopy for my 2017 crew cab long bed OffRoad.
    I like the look of the frameless windows, and it seems that the big 3 manufacturers each make canopies like that. (big 3 being: ARE, Leer and SnugTop).
    Are there significant differences between these companies?
    While I have not gone to check them out in person yet, I have narrowed it down to the following (just based on looks from the internet).

    Leer 100XL or 100 XQ
    SnugTop SuperSport
    ARE Z series


    Thank you for any insight.
     
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  2. May 24, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    synaps3

    synaps3 Wag more bark less

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    I had a Leer on my Ranger. I had an ARE V series up until a month ago. Now I have an ARE MX with walk-in.

    The Leer was way lower quality than the ARE V series. The ARE MX is a bit lower quality than the Z series, about the same as V series, but still a good top, much nicer than my Leer was. Snugtop isn't available on the East coast, but I've heard stories of windows leaking from multiple people.

    Century and Leer are made in the same factory, if you're looking for cheap go for a Century.
     
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  3. May 24, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    I think they are all pretty much the same at the end of the day. I've heard of people having similar issues with all the major brands, just get one with the options you want and you'll figure the rest out.
     
  4. May 25, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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  5. May 26, 2018 at 10:44 PM
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  6. May 26, 2018 at 11:56 PM
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    get it color matched.
     
  7. May 27, 2018 at 8:10 AM
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    I checked with a few local body shops. Adding the $800 or so makes it more expensive as a new one.
    I passed on a $1000 canopy locally because of that.
     
  8. Jul 21, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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  9. Jul 23, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Raider caps are also made in same factory as Century/Leer. I saved a bunch over the equivalent leer
     
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