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2007VLX

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I'm looking into getting a truck cap for the bed of my truck. I'm looking at A.R.E., Snugtop and Leer. Anyone have experience w/these that can offer what to look for or avoid? I need to have the 50/50 windows w/screens as my dogs will be back there. The sleek kind are what I'm interested in.

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I'm looking into getting a truck cap for the bed of my truck. I'm looking at A.R.E., Snugtop and Leer. Anyone have experience w/these that can offer what to look for or avoid? I need to have the 50/50 windows w/screens as my dogs will be back there. The sleek kind are what I'm interested in.

 

I had a Century on my last truck and had no problems with it. It was a low flush, frameless glass type. The reason I went with the Century is they don't have a trim piece on the bottom like some of the others.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I've had 2 Leer 100s and been very happy with them. I have a new Leer 100XQ on order for my current Sierra... I wish it would hurry up and get here.

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Any specific on the LEER you liked over the other top brands?

I like their latch system. the curved glass and the fact that they look like an OEM product rather than an afterthought like some others. The one thing I am beginning to NOT like is the elephant's gestation period wait to get one! :D

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I looked at Leer and ARE toppers and went with an ARE. they are a little expensive but I wanted to put what felt was the best topper on my new Sierra. Both toppers are nice but I felt the ARE had better hardware and I liked the looks of the ARE better. My brother has had both Leer and ARE toppers on his trucks and liked the ARE better. That is what helped me make my final decision. Here is a picture of my truck and topper:

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Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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I've had 2 Leer 100s and been very happy with them. I have a new Leer 100XQ on order for my current Sierra... I wish it would hurry up and get here.

 

Here's one of them :D

 

And to address the 2007VLX's question, the side windows pop outwards (like the glass on OBS ex-cab doors) to ventilate.

 

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08BLACKDENALI Enthusiast

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Any specific on the LEER you liked over the other top brands?

I like their latch system. the curved glass and the fact that they look like an OEM product rather than an afterthought like some others. The one thing I am beginning to NOT like is the elephant's gestation period wait to get one! :uhoh:

 

 

I liked the LEER's latching system and OEM looks as well. I don't think you'd go wrong with LEER or ARE. I think it's personal preference. SNUGTOP on the other hand was considerably more expensive and not worth the extra cost in my opinion. It took me 1 1/2 weeks to get my LEER. You will not be dissapointed sorry you have to wait for it so long. Kick that elephant in the goods and coax that thing out. I sent you a PM.

2007VLX Enthusiast

2007VLX

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Wingnut,

 

The rear windows olny push out and without screens I'm afraid my dogs would cook w/o more airflow. While I perfer the look of the recessed widows just not sure it'd work for that particular reason. Does anyone have the front window option so I can acess the rear window the cab to clean it? I like the Z series from ARE and the 100XL from Leer but the air flow worries me. The Leer 100R and the CX from ARE with the 50/50 split windows but the rest of it looks crappy.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Does anyone have the front window option so I can acess the rear window the cab to clean it?

My 100 XQ is coming with the flip down front window. It makes cleaning the truck glass possible and might help with that air flow thing for the dogs as well.... BUT

 

Darn Leer!

 

I got word today that mine will be 2 more weeks BECAUSE of some production delay on the flip down front glass... I'm sure I will like it if it EVER gets here! :cheers:

2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

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Does anyone have the front window option so I can acess the rear window the cab to clean it?

My 100 XQ is coming with the flip down front window. It makes cleaning the truck glass possible and might help with that air flow thing for the dogs as well.... BUT

 

Darn Leer!

 

I got word today that mine will be 2 more weeks BECAUSE of some production delay on the flip down front glass... I'm sure I will like it if it EVER gets here! :cheers:

 

 

 

Jeeze, when the hell did you order that thing?

2007VLX Enthusiast

2007VLX

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Does anyone have the front window option so I can acess the rear window the cab to clean it?

My 100 XQ is coming with the flip down front window. It makes cleaning the truck glass possible and might help with that air flow thing for the dogs as well.... BUT

 

Darn Leer!

 

I got word today that mine will be 2 more weeks BECAUSE of some production delay on the flip down front glass... I'm sure I will like it if it EVER gets here! :cheers:

 

 

I assume you can travel w/ the window down?

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I assume you can travel w/ the window down?

I don't know. Never have seen it in person. I was just told about the option when I ordered my shell about 4 weeks ago now. I hope it gets here before the 4th of July.

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