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From: Calgary Canada
canopies
Sure you don't want a lift kit?
Wish I could help you out, but I don't know the first thing about canopies really. You might try Lund, Raven, etc... I'm sure the others will be along to help point you in the right direction.
Welcome to FTE.
Waxy
Wish I could help you out, but I don't know the first thing about canopies really. You might try Lund, Raven, etc... I'm sure the others will be along to help point you in the right direction.
Welcome to FTE.
Waxy
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From: Oxnard, CA
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waxy... so bad!!!!! maybe you should get the SSOTW (***** starter of the week). lol
robbie1..... i think can-back makes a pretty cool setup.... i have never seen one so i am not sure how they really look (in the pics they look a little ugly to me), but the functional design of them is pretty cool!!!!
click here for the can-back website
robbie1..... i think can-back makes a pretty cool setup.... i have never seen one so i am not sure how they really look (in the pics they look a little ugly to me), but the functional design of them is pretty cool!!!!
click here for the can-back website
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: seattle
Leer makes pretty good canopies. Some of the CarryBoy canopies look also good. Gem Top isn't bad either. Just type their names into 'search'.
If you are on the West Coast, be careful about dealing with All American Canopies. They do a really lousy instalation job.
If you are on the West Coast, be careful about dealing with All American Canopies. They do a really lousy instalation job.
Last edited by Zooks; Dec 18, 2003 at 04:29 PM.
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From: Kodiak USA
I have a Snug Top "Hi-Liner". It's fiberglass, with tinted glass, sliders on the sides, and a slider in the front. The interior is lined, there is an interior light, and there are screens on the sliders to keep the bugs out. I'm really pleased with the way it looks on the truck.
I had it painted black at the Snug Top factory. My truck is Ford "True Blue". I had it painted black because if I ever want to sell it I think it will sell easier since supposedly black "goes with anything".
The "Hi-Liner" is about 6" taller than the cab and obviously provides extra headroom. Even though it's taller it still looks aerodynamic...it has nice lines. I susupect you could roll an atv in there with the extra height...haven't tried that though.
If / when you order one ask about factory "specials". Sometimes the factory will have a month long promotion where they will throw in a free option at no cost. Example: headliner, tip-out front window, or sliders. And here is where it pays to pay close attention...the dealer might know these features are free promotional specials but he doesn't tell you...he'll try to charge you for the premium option when it costs him nothing and is supposed to be free to the customer.
I had it painted black at the Snug Top factory. My truck is Ford "True Blue". I had it painted black because if I ever want to sell it I think it will sell easier since supposedly black "goes with anything".
The "Hi-Liner" is about 6" taller than the cab and obviously provides extra headroom. Even though it's taller it still looks aerodynamic...it has nice lines. I susupect you could roll an atv in there with the extra height...haven't tried that though.
If / when you order one ask about factory "specials". Sometimes the factory will have a month long promotion where they will throw in a free option at no cost. Example: headliner, tip-out front window, or sliders. And here is where it pays to pay close attention...the dealer might know these features are free promotional specials but he doesn't tell you...he'll try to charge you for the premium option when it costs him nothing and is supposed to be free to the customer.
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From: Johnson City, TN
I have the Leer model 122, it is the tallest one they make. I got it so that I could put my 3 motorcycles in the truck with the tail gate/windows closed. I like it but it does make a big truck look bigger. The only real problems that I've had is a water leak around the front slider and the rear opening getting wider due to settling. I would recommend drilling vice clamps to keep that from happening.
Good luck with the decision.
Tony in Alaska
Good luck with the decision.
Tony in Alaska
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From: Pasadena Kalifornia
I have a snugtop XV (xtra Vision).
It's on my shortbed Superduty.
I really like it, but hinders visiblity when backing up my narrow driveway.
I can vouch for the Snugtop quality. It's nice.
This is my second one and never had a problem.
PS: the can-back is nice, but if youlive in the snow.... well, you get the idea.
ever consider this one?
http://www.diamondbackaccessories.com/default.asp
-T
It's on my shortbed Superduty.
I really like it, but hinders visiblity when backing up my narrow driveway.
I can vouch for the Snugtop quality. It's nice.
This is my second one and never had a problem.
PS: the can-back is nice, but if youlive in the snow.... well, you get the idea.
ever consider this one?
http://www.diamondbackaccessories.com/default.asp
-T
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