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03-24-2011, 01:52 PM
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Picked up a LEER (Browning Special Edition) off of craigslist a couple of weeks ago for $500. Aside from the color not matching it fits the truck perfectly and luckily the former owner always stored in garage. One really nice feature about the LEER's is the contoured sides as you mentioned. Will have it repainted to match the truck soon.
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03-24-2011, 08:47 PM
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03-25-2011, 10:13 PM
I agree with benchwrench. Wish i had gone for the "basic" model instead of the "z" top end.
Things i dont like
1. Rear window latch freezes stuck in wet/freezing temps. Can get it open from outside but would i be trapped if i was trying to open from inside?
2. The "wing" windows actually feel cheap. The winder **** and whole assemply doesnt feel like it will last. I would rather have a slider like my 92 aerostar van had!
3. Edges of cap along tailgate, the seam is bare/rough i understand this is part of the moulding but it should be finished/caped
4. The roof racks dont seem strong. Had 2 canoes about 60 and 70 lbs and i wouldnt put any more weight up there
Not ARE fualt just nature of the design but the ones that extend to cover the bed rails do look MUCH better but have two big drawbacks. First taking the cap off it will be more difficult to rig something to hold it. And second you cant use those stake hole roof racks that use a flat plate to slip under the camper top then have an external frame up to ladder racks.
Honestly if i did it again i think i would go for one of the smooth aluminum caps i see around. Not sure of manufacture but they paint to match and actuqlly look pretty good especially on the 8-10 boxy body lines
Things i dont like
1. Rear window latch freezes stuck in wet/freezing temps. Can get it open from outside but would i be trapped if i was trying to open from inside?
2. The "wing" windows actually feel cheap. The winder **** and whole assemply doesnt feel like it will last. I would rather have a slider like my 92 aerostar van had!
3. Edges of cap along tailgate, the seam is bare/rough i understand this is part of the moulding but it should be finished/caped
4. The roof racks dont seem strong. Had 2 canoes about 60 and 70 lbs and i wouldnt put any more weight up there
Not ARE fualt just nature of the design but the ones that extend to cover the bed rails do look MUCH better but have two big drawbacks. First taking the cap off it will be more difficult to rig something to hold it. And second you cant use those stake hole roof racks that use a flat plate to slip under the camper top then have an external frame up to ladder racks.
Honestly if i did it again i think i would go for one of the smooth aluminum caps i see around. Not sure of manufacture but they paint to match and actuqlly look pretty good especially on the 8-10 boxy body lines
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