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I am planning to order a new F-350SD SWR truck in about 2 weeks. I am in the process of rigging it now and trying to determine what I need to go with. The big items I plan to install are Dee Zee black tread boards a Rhino Liner,a Reese fifth wheel /goose hitch and a fiber glass topper( brand yet to be determined).
I am sure I will have many questions but for now only one really sticks out. Do I have to remove the factory installed bed rail caps to properly install my topper? I would prefer to have the topper sitting firmly on the metal bed rails. But, I have heard stories about the bed rails being wavy and uneven under the rail caps.
Also, what brand of topper did you guys who use one go with and why.
I need for it to be pretty rugged. I will need to take it on and off as needed so it won't be a permanent install. I am guessing 3-4 times a year.
Thanks !!
I am sure I will have many questions but for now only one really sticks out. Do I have to remove the factory installed bed rail caps to properly install my topper? I would prefer to have the topper sitting firmly on the metal bed rails. But, I have heard stories about the bed rails being wavy and uneven under the rail caps.
Also, what brand of topper did you guys who use one go with and why.
I need for it to be pretty rugged. I will need to take it on and off as needed so it won't be a permanent install. I am guessing 3-4 times a year.
Thanks !!
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My Snugtop shell was installed over the bed rail caps. I preferred this brand because the shell wraps over the bed rails, resulting in a more water-tight install and a cleaner look.
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'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, Banks Stinger and Transcommand on order
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'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, Banks Stinger and Transcommand on order
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ARE makes a pretty neat "Z" series cap that gives a finished look to the bed, ie. clean lines, cab high/level and a slight wrap over the bed rails. You don't want to remove the bed rail caps to mount a cap...they're unfinished underneath!
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unfinished underneath meaning that inside the top is a rough white or black painted finish. and i have a question, how are you gonna use a 5th wheel or gooseneck with a top???
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To add on to what redranger said, Ford did a great thing by giving us bed rail covers, but they didn't give us a clean, painted area underneath. Just a bunch of tack welds and fasteners that hold the cap on.
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"I will need to take it on and off as needed so it won't be a permanent install. I am guessing 3-4 times a year."
Thanks for your input.
"I will need to take it on and off as needed so it won't be a permanent install. I am guessing 3-4 times a year."
Thanks for your input.
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Uncle,
Be careful with the fiberglass covers as they can easily chip if mishandled while installing/removing. If you bounce one of the bed rail wrap-over corners on concrete, it will likely crack.
Take a look a one of the plastic caps... They can be painted just like the fiberglass ones, but they are tough plastic and a lot more rugged. I have had 2 different Brahma tops with no problems.
However, this spring when it thaws I'm getting a Leer fiberglass topper for my F250 Crew Cab.
Edmo
Be careful with the fiberglass covers as they can easily chip if mishandled while installing/removing. If you bounce one of the bed rail wrap-over corners on concrete, it will likely crack.
Take a look a one of the plastic caps... They can be painted just like the fiberglass ones, but they are tough plastic and a lot more rugged. I have had 2 different Brahma tops with no problems.
However, this spring when it thaws I'm getting a Leer fiberglass topper for my F250 Crew Cab.
Edmo
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