[updated:LAST EDITED ON 04-Nov-02 AT 08:33 PM (EST)]2003 F-150 Supercab Styleside SB. I'd like to put a lid on it. The one that Ford sells, made by Leer, is pretty expensive at $1100-1200.

Snugtop makes a lid, too, but I haven't been to the dealer to price yet. Can anyone suggest other alternatives, please, and ballpark prices?

Thanks much.

 

I have an A R E on my 02 Supercrew. It covers the black trim on top of the bed, has struts to help open and close it, watertight, and comes painted to match your truck. It's also guaranteed forever. I paid 800. for mine installed. I didn't care for the Leer-looked cheap to me.

 

Was that a stock item or did you have to order?

I found ARE's website to be a little confusing about applicability of their lids. They show one for the Supercrew, but it isn't clear that they have them for the 6 1/2 foot bed. Any take on that?

If you had to order, how long was the wait?

 

I found a dealer close to me from their website and called the guy. He had one in stock already painted to match the truck. Drove into San Antonio and 30 minutes later drove out.Too easy. As far as I know all Supercrews have a 6 1/2 ft bed, I don't think there are different sizes.

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Nov-02 AT 10:50 PM (EST)]Supercrews have a 5 1/2 foot bed. Shortbeds are 6 1/2.

So the lid covers the trim on the bed--you didn't have to remove it? Clamped on or screwed?

 

It has four clamps that holds it on. No holes are drilled into the truck and is removeable but takes two people to do it. Has the struts for easy open and close and locks which was important for me. Covers the black trim on the bedrails. Only drawback is if you have something tall to carry it ain't gonna work. I also looked at the rollback type covers and they rattle really bad. Because I purchased mine soon after the truck, I don't know if it effected the MPG's. I usually get better mileage than most due to driving habits but I get 17-19 in town 20-22 on the road. It's a 4.6., auto, 3.55 gears,Supercrew.

 

I have a Glastite on mine F150 SuperCrew 01 Oxford White. Fits good looks good cost is about $800.00 depending on where you live. I got mine thru my Rhino Liner Dealer

 

I have the Leer 700 series and my bed is always dry. It also comes
off easy if you need to haul anything. I agree they are expensive but I like it and have had no problems, by the way I paid $900.00
canadian($550.00 US).

 

That $550US for the Leer sounds like a good price. I checked two Ford dealerships and they wanted $1100 and $1200US.

How does the Leer fasten to the bed? Do you have to drill holes? How easy is it to get off?

 

>2003 F-150 Supercab Styleside SB. I'd like to put a lid on
>it. The one that Ford sells, made by Leer, is pretty
>expensive at $1100-1200.
>
>Snugtop makes a lid, too, but I haven't been to the dealer
>to price yet. Can anyone suggest other alternatives,
>please, and ballpark prices?
>
>Thanks much.

I've been watching trucks with different brand covers and I'm considering the Snugcap. It seems to fit the best and has a clean low profile look. I think you will be happy with any of them though.

Pete

 

To me, a cover has to look good, be weather tight, and cover the plastic bed caps. The only covers I've seen that fit these requirements are the A.R.E, the Snuglid, and ********.

I personally like the thin, flat look, which eliminates the A.R.E.

So, I would choose one of the others, with my personal preference being the Snuglid!

Just my .02.

Bru

2002 F150 Super Crew
Black 4X4 Lariat
5.4 Engine Ford Chrome Bars
Ford Bedliner

1979 Bronco 351M 75K orig.

 

I have an ARE Lid on my 150 Extended Cab Short Bed. It does not leak. It works very well.It covers the top of the bed rails.
{:-{)

 

Thanks, FKNVA.

I'm going with the Snuglid. I looked at an ARE at an accessories shop and, although it looked very nice, I don't want so much hardware. The model I saw had a pretty substantial clamping system that runs along most of the length of the bed rails at top, and it all has to come off when removing. I want something more portable and quick release. In addition, the ARE weighs in excess of 125# I'm told. The Snuglid weighs about 70#.

Thanks again for the info.

Regards.