installing a leer cap

[JimGregory]

I found a reasonably priced leer cap fairly local to me.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/d/caps-truck/6692755616.html
I wonder what I need to bring to install this thing. Do the later model caps have a rubber gasket built in?
Do I need to remove my rail caps?
The seller does not understand what I am asking for whatever reason.
I have a grey 2016. Seems like a match. Ish.
He says he was on 4 fasteners.

 

[69GWC]

Mine just has 4 claps on it and my weather seal was not built into the topper.

And no you dont need to remove your bed rail caps.

 

[lonestar21]

I found a reasonably priced leer cap fairly local to me.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/d/caps-truck/6692755616.html
I wonder what I need to bring to install this thing. Do the later model caps have a rubber gasket built in?
Do I need to remove my rail caps?
The seller does not understand what I am asking for whatever reason.
I have a grey 2016. Seems like a match. Ish.
He says he was on 4 fasteners.

I had the exact same topper on my 2015 I would buy it as it’s a great deal. As far as what you need just buy a “camper shell” foam gasket that Home Depot or Lowe’s and I’m sure other stores sell for less than $5. You will only need to install it on the bottom “back” window closer to the Cab really easy the rest wont need and will be water free as this model shell over laps a little on the sides creating a seal.

In short it will be an easy install the seller should have the 4 clamps that will attach the topper to the bed rails of your truck. It should take less than 15 minutes to install it on your truck

 

[Punishher7]

That is a great deal. Even if you have to get it painted you’ll still be waaay ahead of buying new.


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[lonestar21]

That is a great deal. Even if you have to get it painted you’ll still be waaay ahead of buying new.


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Yes it is. It looks in good condition as well.
I bought mine of Craigslist as well here in town for $350 perfect condition but I did have to repaint it as it was dark blue and my truck was black. My friend shop painted it for $300 so all in was $650 still a great deal since new they are about $1500 if not more.

It was funny since the “seller” didn’t really know what he was selling I could’ve offered less and he probably would’ve said yes I just didn’t want to push it too low. he just said it was his fathers and he told him to sell it lol I just gave him the money and he helped me install it. I then later went for the keys since his dad was out of town when I went so at least I know it wasn’t stolen lol

 

[Pull Ya]

You might think about getting a sliding front window installed. It sure makes cleaning the window a lot easier. Good deal on the shell. Leer is a good brand.
Jay

 

[crash68]

I think there is a part that goes on the top of the truck's tailgate or replaces the existing one.

I have the newer style Leer cap that the the tailgate cap is attached to the rear glass.
There is a purple/white wire near the spare tire that you use for the third brake light. If it doesn't have the power lock option, definitely worth adding as it will lock/unlock with the tailgate.

 

[DG47]

I just sold my Leer cap and still have that same tailgate cap and the lip is in the way for the hard flat cover I purchased. It's held on by plastic rivets. Has anyone removed one of those and do I need to be concerned about breaking the rivets which seems to be unavoidable? Forgot to add, the tailgate cap is the same as one pictured in previous post. It's a 2016 RAM Quad cab with the 6'5" bed.

 

[Superdaveil311]

Still

 

[Superdaveil311]

I just sold my Leer cap and still have that same tailgate cap and the lip is in the way for the hard flat cover I purchased. It's held on by plastic rivets. Has anyone removed one of those and do I need to be concerned about breaking the rivets which seems to be unavoidable? Forgot to add, the tailgate cap is the same as one pictured in previous post. It's a 2016 RAM Quad cab with the 6'5" bed.

Still have that cap? Want to sell it?