The top of the tailgate, and the rails, are VERY susceptible to
scratches. When I trade my plastic liner for a spray-in, I'm going over
the rails (I can keep my tonneau, too!). You aren't going to lower the
tailgate every time you load something light/small into the bed, but you
stand a very good chance of dragging something over that top edge.
Lance Robertson wrote:
>
> Why do I need it over the top of the tailgate?
>
> ---
> Lance Robertson
> LRZone Webmaster
> http://www.lrzone.com/
>
> On Tue, 12 Sep 2000, Ronald Wong wrote:
>
> > Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 14:26:49 -0700
> > From: Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com>
> > Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Hello
> >
> > I have a QC and a Snug Lid so I know they make them. It comes painted the
> > same color as the truck. Paint's warranted for life. It has the clamp
> > mounts so you don't have to drill into the truck. Get it carpeted
> > underneath. Looks a lot better. All told, it's ~$850. Go to
> > http://www.snugtop.com and contact them. They will give you a dealer in
> > your area.
> >
> > If you're buying two trucks, you have a lot of bargaining power. Getting
> > one extender is a piece of cake. As for the mounting, you have to put the
> > tubes together, like doing Tinkertoys. You have to take the two bolts
> > holding the tie-downs off and put the bracket behind the tie-down and put
> > the bolt back on. If you want, there are two little straps you can screw
> > into the tailgate (you will have to drill holes for these). Those allow
> > your extender to be held down in the extended position. Unless you're going
> > to have something heavy bouncing against the Extender you don't even have to
> > put those on. They just keep the extender from bouncing up and something
> > flying out underneath it. The extender without those straps took me all of
> > 5 minutes to mount. If you do drill the holes get some silicone sealer to
> > squirt in there. You don't want rust.
> >
> > Line-X is pretty durable. I can't speak for any of the others except Rhino.
> > I checked into the Rhino liner and I didn't like the finished texture of it.
> > I guess it's a preference thing. If you're going to have a lid on it, make
> > sure when you do the spray liner you spray over the top of the tailgate. I
> > didn't and had to redo it. You don't need to go over the top of the rails
> > 'cuz your top will be there most of the time.
> >
> > Ron
> > 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > For modifications see my DML Profile
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Lance Robertson
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 12:08 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Hello
> >
> >
> > I didn't see anything on the snugtop website that said it was available
> > for Dak Quad Cab. Am I missing it or is it considered something else?
> >
> > ---
> > Lance Robertson
> > LRZone Webmaster
> > http://www.lrzone.com/
> >
> > On Tue, 12 Sep 2000, Ronald Wong wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:39:52 -0700
> > > From: Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com>
> > > Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: RE: Hello
> > >
> > > Welcome Lance,
> > >
> > > Skid plates? Are you opting for a 4X4? Covers are available now. Snug
> > Top
> > > makes a locking cover called a SnugLid, ~$850 for all the options. Line-X
> > > for the bedliner, ~$350. Extender is available through Dodge. You may
> > want
> > > to try to bargain that in. After the rest of the haggling, tell them to
> > > throw in an Extender and you'll close the deal. Price of the Extender is
> > > ~$200. One thing about the Dodge Extender, the attachment of the brackets
> > > is done using the rear tie-down bolts so no drilling is necessary. Before
> > > you go to just any old dealer, first try http://www.autobytel.com Most of
> > > these dealers work on invoice price. I wouldn't pay much more than ~$100
> > > over invoice, even with a special order. You live in Hotsville so make
> > sure
> > > you get the Heavy Duty Cooling Package. This is a must for your type of
> > > weather. Good luck in the buying process.
> > >
> > > HTH,
> > > Ron
> > > 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > > For modifications see my DML Profile
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Lance Robertson
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 10:10 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Hello
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi, I just found this Mailing list and as I'm in the market for a new
> > > Dakota, I thought it best that I sign up.
> > >
> > > My name is Lance Robertson and my target vehicle is a 2001 Dakota Quad
> > > Cab. The options list is 4.7L V8, Auto transmission, Anti-Spin Diff, Skid
> > > plates, Sports Plus, Trailer Tow, Both convenience groups, 4 wheel ABS,
> > > 3.92 Axle ratio, 6"X9" Power Fold mirrors, High back bucket seats, power
> > > driver seat, and Leather wrapped steering wheel.
> > >
> > > I'm going to be adding some other items such as a locking cover for the
> > > bed when it becomes available (anyone know when or where I can find out?)
> > > sprayed bed liner, and cargo extender. Color will be Bright Silver with
> > > Dark Slate interior.
> > >
> > > I live in Mesa, AZ and hope to be ordering my Dak in a week or so as soon
> > > as I can find out about some pricing from my local dealers.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Lance Robertson
> > > LRZone Webmaster
> > > http://www.lrzone.com/
> > >
> > >
> >
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