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  • lawman1lawman1 Member Posts: 9
    I have been reading the posts about Line-X bed liners and was wondering where I could get more information. Have received Rhino info via the Web and literature via snail mail. Would like to hear the pros and cons for both. Have ordered a 99 Ford F-350 Extended Cab and long box. Since I hear that I will have a good long wait for delivery I thought I would start getting all the information I can now. Thanks
  • BrutusBrutus Member Posts: 1,113
    The website for Line-X is www.line-x.com.
  • lawman1lawman1 Member Posts: 9
    Thanks Brutus, I will look that website up as soon as I get done looking at the Edmunds site. Thanks again.
  • johndevjohndev Member Posts: 2
    Anyone have ideas on if its possible to install an aftermarket bench seat in the back of an extended cab small truck (Ranger or B-series? I have a baby seat needing to go into whichever truck I buy, and don't want to put it in front seat...I'm relatively sure you can't put into those 'jump' suicide seats also...Any thoughts or suggestions? Can't afford to buy a big truck with a new baby...
    Thanks for any help!
  • ruzruz Member Posts: 59
    I recently read about a product called Tuk It. It
    is a retractable truck canopy which consists of
    the following:

    -a black marine-grade canvas canopy (other colours
    optional) supported by powder coated metal bows
    and frame which ride on rollers along stainless
    steel box rails.
    -rear tempered glass window with lock and a front
    window (clear or sliding)incorporated into a
    cabspoiler which can be painted to match the
    truck.
    -It is supposed to fit 1973 to 1998 Ford & GM
    fullsize trucks and 1983 to 1998 Dodges.

    This canopy is supposed to be one of the first to
    offer the design, appearance, strength and
    durability people want.

    Prices listed in the newspaper article I saw were
    $1295 (SB) and 1395 (LB)-Canadian prices I
    believe.

    Has anyone had any experiences with this product
    and where did they purchase it?
  • ruzruz Member Posts: 59
    Response #161 has Jeffcanada's post about the canopy -- rather than start a new topic, I think it makes sense to talk about it here.
  • whitesidwhitesid Member Posts: 1
    where I can buy side tool box's for my 1996 ford
    ranger.
  • maxwmaxw Member Posts: 2
    I just bought a 98 Nissan Frontier, and I'm about to put a bed liner in it. My question is, are there any caps or tonneau covers out there that will go over an over-the-rail liner, or should I go with an under-the-rail and just
  • maxwmaxw Member Posts: 2
    sorry-- wasn't finished.

    ...and just be mindful of the top rails 'til I get the cover or cap?

    Any advice will be appreciated.
  • mikef150mikef150 Member Posts: 35
    Whitesid....here's a link full of truckboxes...they have all kinds for all vehicles...check it out

    http://www.acetruckbox.com/homebody.html
  • djp1djp1 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 1999 Dakota Ex-Cab ordered and I`ve been looking around at caps. I like both the Eagle Maverick and the A.R.E. MX caps. Has anyone had any experience with either brand and what are your opinions on their overall quality?
  • pasobility1pasobility1 Member Posts: 12
    Stanford wrote that there is a hitch that can be used in a short bed truck that slides back behing the axel for hauling a gooseneck. Does anybody have any information on hauling a goosneck horse trailer with a short box. I am staying away from the 4x4 because of the height problem-but do need to hear if there is trouble ahead with a short bed and hauling.
  • chadw1chadw1 Member Posts: 22
    pasobility1,

    I believe stanford was talking about a fith wheel hook up ( forget the name ). My father-in-law has a short bed Dodge and just recently had a goose neck ball placed in his truck to pull a camper trailer that had a gooseneck hookup. The ball is centered on the the axel and he has no problems pulling this trailer.
  • chadw1chadw1 Member Posts: 22
    Well, I'm still waiting for my CC F-250 SD, But am looking for some accessories. I have a diamond plate toolbox that come off the truck I sold and I'm looking for chrome diamond plate tailgate and bedrail cap to match the tool box. I was wondering if anyone has seen any for this truck. Also, will I be able to take off the plastic covers or will I put the caps over the plastic caps that are already there?

    cw
  • mckowskimckowski Member Posts: 3
    I just purchased a dakota with a 6.5' bed. Does anyone have a recommendation for a cap that is light enough to get on and off alone?

    thanks,
    -Mark
  • fredwoodfredwood Member Posts: 79
    Mark,
    Most camper shells are light enough to lift off by yourself, but they are very ockward to handle alone. I had a cab high fiberglass shell that was light enough for me to slide it back,set one end on the ground and then lift the other end up and off of the truck. Getting it back on, however, required two people ...unless I wanted to scratch the hell out of my truck and shell.
  • tkinpatkinpa Member Posts: 19
    I used to have a Brahma plastic cab high cap. They are quite popular on the west coast. Very easy to maintain and just barely light enough for one strong person. A lot lighter than my new fiberglass Leer cap. I'm not sure if anyone else is making plastic tops. Anyone know?
  • tkinpatkinpa Member Posts: 19
    Mark,
    I used to have a Brahma plastic cab high cap. They are quite popular on the west coast. Very easy to maintain and just barely light enough for one strong person. A lot lighter than my new fiberglass Leer cap. I'm not sure if anyone else is making plastic tops. Anyone know?
    TK
  • tkinpatkinpa Member Posts: 19
    Sorry about the double post.
  • mckowskimckowski Member Posts: 3
    Thanks for the feedback.
    Does anyone know how much a fiber glass cap weighs? Currently I'm thinking of aluminum. Anyone know a good aluminum cap for a dakota (6.5 foot bed)?

    thanks again.
  • hubbap1hubbap1 Member Posts: 19
    I'm going to be running my new truck nearly full time with a slide-in camper. I'll have an 8 ft. camper in a short box with the tail gate down. Does anyone have ideas on how to best protect the tail gate? I'll likely be running on a lot of gravel roads.
  • fredwoodfredwood Member Posts: 79
    You could start with mud flaps. Take the tail gate off or make a cover for it. Why would you leave it in full time anyway?
  • stanfordstanford Member Posts: 606
    Out of curiosity, with an 8' camper, why did you go with a short bed truck?
  • hubbap1hubbap1 Member Posts: 19
    Thanks for the thoughts on the tail gate - mud flaps with some type of cover ought protect it fairly well. I wonder if there are any companies that make tailgate covers.

    I've got a fairly light 8' pop-up slide in camper that will work fine on short beds - talked to a few who own that type of set up and the camper dealers. I'm getting a 3/4 ton Silverado.

    I'm taking off and travelling for a couple of years and will basically be living out of the camper. I didn't want to give up the turning radius I'd have to with a longer wheel base as I will be on back roads and I'm sure to be doing my share of turning around in tight places.
  • jjsonjjson Member Posts: 42
    I have a '99 F-150 Flairside short box and want to "put a lid on it". I got a quote on a A.R.E for $679(+5% sales tax). Is that a fair price? Of course the salesman said the A.R.E. is the best fiberglass bed lid available, any truth to that? I just started looking, so any advise were to continue would be appreciated.
  • bribri Member Posts: 7
    jjson,

    I was quoted $650 + tax for an A.R.E. lid. I like the A.R.E., but I went with an Astro - Euro Series because it is a little easier to take off and on. I could be wrong, but I think most fiberglass lids are adequate. It's just a matter of preference based on looks, functionality, etc.
  • lwflwf Member Posts: 223
    jjson,

    It sounds like the quoted price for the ARE is about right. I live in NJ and paid what bri was quoted, but I had also priced them in AZ last summer when I was there. They were more in Phoenix, but the explanation from the dealer here in NJ is that the difference is probably shipping costs. ARE is in Ohio, and Ohio is closer to NJ than it is to AZ; therefore, ARE products are cheaper in NJ. It's a good-looking lid and I'm very satisfied with it.
  • jjsonjjson Member Posts: 42
    Thanks for the reply lwf & bri! I will continue to look around. I agree, I would expect most fiberglass lids would do the job. I will be taking the lid off so the easier the better.
  • cwalkercwalker Member Posts: 1
    Does anyone have experience with the Warn Trans4mer bumper grill? I have a ford 250 superduty 4x4 and would like to mount a 12000lb warn on this grill guard. Is it strong enough? Are the bumpers good quality?

    Thanks.
    Colin Walker
    cwalker@digimarc.com
  • goldwing1goldwing1 Member Posts: 4
    Anyone with experience, comments, suggestions on a soft tonneau cover for a '99 F150 long bed?
    TIA
  • edflatley1edflatley1 Member Posts: 1
    Here's one for you guys (and gals). I have a '97 Ford Heavy Duty 4x4 Crew Cab Turbo Diesel. I have heard of a shackle system which smooths out the ride on these big trucks, especially when empty. Any suggestions of products or experience with any types of these products?
  • J24J24 Member Posts: 17
    I've read through just about all the post. I have seen discussion for everything from spray-in liners to caps and toneau covers. What I need is some advice or insight on were I can get a good set of mudflaps for a '99 S-10 Extended cab P/U truck equiped with the ZR2 package. It is easy to find mudflaps for the regular S-10 with no ZR2 package, but seems impossible to find anything that will fit nicely with the wheel flares on the ZR2. The dealer offers mudflaps for the regular S-10, but nothing for the ZR2. Where can I go to get some or see them mounted on a ZR2? Any websites out there? Anybody have a home do-it yourself kit you can email me pictures of? Help me out...please.

    Thanks!

    J
  • panmanpanman Member Posts: 25
    Would anyone happen to know if Dodge has come up with any ideas about the molded splash guards with the tubular side steps? I have a quad cab with chrome tubular side steps. I want to install molded splash guards behind the front wheels to help protect the chrome and my truck. The molded splash guards (which are the Dodge recommended) won't work because the side steps extend too far into the wheel well. Is there something that has been done about this rather than install the flat, rubber splash guards?
  • rmumfordrmumford Member Posts: 10
    Anybody know where I can order a bra for my 99 silverado? I've checked last years edmunds truck catalog with no luck, just ordered this years catalog & the other one "performance products?". Would like to have one before the buggy season startes. I don't really like those bug deflectors.

    thanks,

    rm
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    Why don't you try taking a pair of shears to a pair of standard vinyl mudflaps, and trim out a relief so it goes around the fender flare. I have done this on other vehicles, and if you are careful, it will look just fine.
  • JTOJTO Member Posts: 28
    Has anyone installed a remote starter in a Dodge Ram 1500? How did it go?

    JTO
  • tom18tom18 Member Posts: 89
    Where do you find headrests for backseat 99 superduties from Ford (supercab)?
  • kbmkbm Member Posts: 5
    I just placed an order from California Concepts for a Roll-N-Lock cover for my '99 Silverado. Has anyone attempted to install one of these themselves? If so do you have any pointers or success stories (or otherwise)?

    Thanks for any and all responses.
  • alexrodalexrod Member Posts: 11
    Can't figure why ford did not install front mud guards but they do on the rear? Now my cab steps are all crappy(so are my doors). Wonder if they just forgot to put in? It's a '99 F-150, lariat 2wd flareside. Anyone else have the same concern? Thanks.
  • jeep10jeep10 Member Posts: 11
    How much gas does the Chevy 454 SS 1990 model burn? help!
  • dave40dave40 Member Posts: 582
    8 or 10 city 11 or 12 highway
  • ThauThau Member Posts: 25
    Tom18,
    Please do share the info if you find someone that manufacture headrest for 99 F150. I too have been looking for a one for about 6-8weeks now, as I do occationally haul my two kids around from time to time on short trips. No luck so far. I am starting to wonder if it would be easier to just swap a rear bench seat from a SUV like windstar. Any info on that would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  • jjsonjjson Member Posts: 42
    alexrod,
    I believe if you order the factory cab steps, the mud flaps are deleted. Why, I do not know. I have a '99 Lariat Flareside 4wd with dealer installed cab steps. I made sure they left the factory mud flaps on and there is plenty of room and they look fine.
  • sanford3sanford3 Member Posts: 1
    Can anyone tell me were I can get parts new and used for a 51 chevy 3100 5 window truck we are restoring Thanks
  • tsinclaitsinclai Member Posts: 4
    Just bought a 99 Silverado yesterday and I am looking at liners and covers. I think I am interested in a spray in liner with a roll top tonneau cover. I am considering the roll top cover for security/aerodynamics whilst still being able to haul large loads without needing two people to remove/replace the cover and somewhere to store it. What are roll tops like - do they rattle? all comments appreciated - +ve or -ve
    Tim
  • alexrodalexrod Member Posts: 11
    I got a tonneau cover for my 99 F-150 for $190.00, very easy to roll up and to take out the bars if needed. Looks nice too. Hard to snap on when it's cold though. However, for the price and the way it looks, I think it's the best buy. My buddy at work got a snapless instead, doesnt work too well for him. I like mine because it's more stretched out, no rattles at all. For a bed liner, I got the high density plastic from Duraliner for $199.00. Yes it is slippery but beats paying 400-500 bucks for a spray on. Plus it looks grrreat! But if you'll be loading really heavy stuff, gotta be careful when throwing it on the bed 'coz it might crack.
    Good luck with your new Silverado,,,they do look good.
  • alexrodalexrod Member Posts: 11
    thau,

    Any luck with finding headrest for the backseats of our F-150? I've been looking/asking around too. Please advise if any luck,ok? I'll surely do the same.
    ================================
    jjson,

    thanks for the mudflaps info, ...so I did go out after and bought a pair from my dealer and you were right, it did fit with no problems! Thanks AGAIN!
  • kent123kent123 Member Posts: 61
    tsinclai-
    If you don't anticipate hauling gravel, angle iron, etc., why get a spray-on liner? They're a bit expensive and, once applied, are permanent.

    I too just bought a new Silverado LT and I am looking hard at the molded carpet bedliners (either Bedrug or similar). Cost about $250-350.

    Since I plan to install a roll-top cover(probably Pace-Edwards) at the same time, the carpet liner will be protected from the elements and will be suitable for the light-medium duty uses I have. Plus, it's non-skid w/o being abrasive.
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    kent123,
    And it is non-permanent. It was my first choice, but my truck came with a drop-in bed-liner so the choice was made for me.
  • AirwolfAirwolf Member Posts: 142
    The price of a spray-in is only $50-100 more than the above figure for a bedliner. Yet it's permanent (that's a damn good thing), nearly impossible to destroy, keeps the bed from rusting or ruining, looks GREAT, works HARD, never get mildue on it (the bed carpet will), and overall increase the value of the truck. If you're even thinking about, don't get anything else.
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