A.R.E Topper w/ full length back door - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

radicalwillie · #1 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 03:03 PM

I am considering purchasing an A.R.E. Topper with the full length fiberglass door. Was wondering if anyone here has this settup and how you like it. I am especially concerned about the weight of the rear door and how well it seals at the tailgate opening. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks!

KGinSC · #2 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 03:40 PM

Radical,
I had one just like this on my 01 F250. Liked it a lot. The weight of the rear door was not a concern..opened and closed easily...the gas shocks on both sides did their job. It sealed pretty well at the tailgate opening too, but not completely watertite, just like any other topper.

radicalwillie · #3 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KGinSC

Radical,
I had one just like this on my 01 F250. Liked it a lot. The weight of the rear door was not a concern..opened and closed easily...the gas shocks on both sides did their job. It sealed pretty well at the tailgate opening too, but not completely watertite, just like any other topper.

Thanks for the reply KGinSC! Does it actually lock into the metal U-brackets on the rear of the truck that the tailgate latches lock into??

KGinSC · #4 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 08:18 PM

It didn't lock into the stock U-brackets at all. The locks midway down the door engage the fiberglass topper body, and the "locks" down at the bottom are rubber straps that you must stretch over a small post that the installer must screw into the side of the bed. Sounds funky, but works fine.