LEER 100 XQ Pics on KC

IMADOGMAN · 07-30-2004, 07:44 PM

Photos of LEER 100 XQ that was installed today. Notice the Utili-trac hold down clamps. Also notice that structure was added to the side and end rails of the cap, and the Utili-trac is not useful with the cap installed. I like the way that the black plastic side rails are covered by the cap, and the way that the side windows go clear to the front of the cap.
Dealer says that this is the first one that they have sold here in the Salt Lake City area. I believe that the rear of the truck sits a little bit lower, and it improves the look.

60 views and no comments...tell me what you think, good or bad. We all have different tastes and opinions.
Personally, I am a little disappointed that the Utili-trac is covered by the cap. I am going to e-mail LEER regarding this.
I am going to modify my bed divider to work with the floor tracks. I don't need it to hold back an engine block, I just want it to keep things within reach of the tailgate. I will post pics of my divider mods when I get them done. Divider should be here on Monday.

gero · 07-31-2004, 09:51 PM

Looks great!

I would really like to see it on a galaxy black truck like mine.

gero

IMADOGMAN · 07-31-2004, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gero

Looks great!

I would really like to see it on a galaxy black truck like mine.

gero

I agree, it would probably look even better on Black with the dark windows. The 100QX has darker tint than their 100R. You could be Darth Vader

Titan Ken · 08-01-2004, 10:45 PM

Nice looking canopy. I've been thinking about getting one. Good to know they're finally out. My local dealer has no clue about this model. Could you post a close up photo of the rear glass window fitting down on the top of the tailgate?

Thanks, Ken

IMADOGMAN · 08-01-2004, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan Ken

Nice looking canopy. I've been thinking about getting one. Good to know they're finally out. My local dealer has no clue about this model. Could you post a close up photo of the rear glass window fitting down on the top of the tailgate?

Thanks, Ken

Ken, I will have to take a close up for you tomorrow. I can tell you that the bottom of the glass has an approximately 1/2 tall rubber seal (not unlike the edge of a wiper blade) that bends and fills in the gap between the glass and the plastic tailgate protector. The gap is probably 1/4" to 3/8". It looks like it seals pretty well, but I am sure that dust will get in around the ends of the tailgate anyway. As long as the water stays out, that works for me. I have written to LEER regarding the way that the sides cover the Utilitrac...I will post my letter, and their response if I get one.
I will get a pic of the window and post it tomorrow.
Later,
Dave
PS I noticed that the cap amplifies the exhaust a little bit. Might have to put a carpet kit in it ...Nah, it's a truck...what was I thinkin?

IMADOGMAN · 08-02-2004, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan Ken

Nice looking canopy. I've been thinking about getting one. Good to know they're finally out. My local dealer has no clue about this model. Could you post a close up photo of the rear glass window fitting down on the top of the tailgate?

Thanks, Ken

Ken, Here are a couple of photos of the door seal.

IMADOGMAN · 08-06-2004, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IMADOGMAN

Ken, I will have to take a close up for you tomorrow. I can tell you that the bottom of the glass has an approximately 1/2 tall rubber seal (not unlike the edge of a wiper blade) that bends and fills in the gap between the glass and the plastic tailgate protector. The gap is probably 1/4" to 3/8". It looks like it seals pretty well, but I am sure that dust will get in around the ends of the tailgate anyway. As long as the water stays out, that works for me. [SIZE=3] I have written to LEER regarding the way that the sides cover the Utilitrac...I will post my letter, and their response if I get one.[/SIZE]I will get a pic of the window and post it tomorrow.
Later,
Dave
PS I noticed that the cap amplifies the exhaust a little bit. Might have to put a carpet kit in it ...Nah, it's a truck...what was I thinkin?

This is a copy of my e-mail to LEER regarding the sides of the 100XQ cap covering the Utilitrac:

LEER et al,
I understand that I am probably the first customer to purchase a 100XQ Cap for a Nissan Titan King Cab in SLC, UT
I must say that I am quite disappointed that my Nissan Utili-trac front and side rails were completely covered by the front and side rails of the cap. This makes them unusable. I had intended on using the bed divider in between the hold down clamps that you designed to fit the track system, albeit with less adjustment than normal. Now, my only choice is to try to modify the bed divider to work with the tracks in the bottom of the bed, where it will not be as strong.
You might consider re-engineering the sides of your caps so that Nissan Titan owners with Utili-tracks can use them. If the sides of the caps have adequate strength without covering the tracks, I would like to be able to modify the area between the hold-down clamps to clear the track for it's intended use.
Please advise me if this is a possiblity. I don't want to void the warranty.
Please forward this e-mail to your design team.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Dave

Below is their response:

Sir

I do apologize for my oversight on the side rail length on this cap.
When the Nissan Titan came out to us over a year ago it was a proto-type
truck. All the engineering was done on the assumption they were not
going to change anything. Since then obviously they did add the
Utili-track system. As of the end of July the side rail length has been
re-engineered to 3/4". I know this doesn't help you any, but the rail
that is currently in the cap can be reduced to 3/4" with out voiding the
warranty. If this is something that you would do or send to the Leer
dealer to correct, or send back to the factory for us to correct, I
would gladly help in any manor possible.

Danny XXXX
Plant Manager
Leer West

Me again > I was happy to see their response included sending the cap back to them or the dealer, but I will probably trim it myself, and find a nice finishing strip to put over the edge. LEER wraps the carpet under the edge, and I don't want to peel it back and re-glue it, so I will probably just trim along with the fiberglass, and put the finishing strip on it.

dooboy2112 · 08-06-2004, 03:51 PM

I like,

The cap looks good on your truck, How much did you pay for it.

IMADOGMAN · 08-06-2004, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dooboy2112

I like,

The cap looks good on your truck, How much did you pay for it.

Cap $1735 Including window screens option
Installation $35
Plus tax

I went to the dealer intending to buy an ARE "Z" series. I had an ARE coupon for a discount. When I decided on the LEER instead, I asked the salesman if LEER had any coupons online. He said he didn't think so...and not checking into it...cost me $70

Go get the coupon...they won't take it after you place your order.

So...go get one...it's only money

dooboy2112 · 08-06-2004, 06:23 PM

Have you gone offroading with it. And if so does it rattail or make any sound at all.

IMADOGMAN · 08-06-2004, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dooboy2112

Have you gone offroading with it. And if so does it rattail or make any sound at all.

I haven't taken it off road yet, but it seems very solid, like it is part of the truck. It has to be strong enough so that it won't twist much, or the door would bind. It doesn't seem to move or twist at all.
One of the things that I have noticed about the Titan...is that it has a very rigid chassis. It allows the suspension to do the work it was designed to do. I believe that this truck has the best handling of any 1/2 ton truck available, and that it is due in part to the positive weight transfer that the chassis allows without twisting or flexing.

Lots of fun to drive

Titan Ken · 08-07-2004, 09:02 AM

IMADOGMAN:

Thanks for the additional photos showing the rear glass to the tailgate. Hope you're right about it keeping the water out. I've also noticed I'll need to put some special weatherstrip around the tailgate opening (which I can buy at the canopy dealer). Plus I'll need to modify the top of both sides of the tailgate opening where it dips in for the utilitrack access. Thinking of attaching some black plastic ABS panels, trimmed to fit.

For me, if I have a canopy I want it to stay as dry as possible in there.

Thanks again, Ken

IMADOGMAN · 08-07-2004, 09:11 AM

YW Ken,

I have gotten quite a few nice compliments from coworkers and others regarding my truck and/or cap. I like the way it blends with the truck, and doesn't look like an afterthought. Might throw the float tube in the back and go fishin tonight or tomorrow...
Let us know how your sealing techniques work out.
Dave

honeykeeper · 10-18-2004, 06:07 AM

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info. My 04 SE is just like yours.....still need a good cap. Your looks great.I like the window blending into the cab...I have the utilitrac system also and want to use it. I'm not sure about the back door seal though.how long it will last???? Or if another way such as a trim molding on the tailgate to flush-out the entire seal area would be better????? I would like to stay in touuch with you on this matter befor I buy a cap!! Thanks.Tom

IMADOGMAN · 10-18-2004, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Mincarelli

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info. My 04 SE is just like yours.....still need a good cap. Your looks great.I like the window blending into the cab...I have the utilitrac system also and want to use it. I'm not sure about the back door seal though.how long it will last???? Or if another way such as a trim molding on the tailgate to flush-out the entire seal area would be better????? I would like to stay in touuch with you on this matter befor I buy a cap!! Thanks.Tom

Tom, I like the cap for the most part. I am going to take it back and have them look at the side window screens....they don't fit all that well. Otherwise, the only issue is: It takes 2 hands to pull the tailgate open, because of the seals between the tailgate and the cap. As for the window seal on the rear, I think that it will last for several years, and I am not opposed to replacing it if or when it gets worn. You will find that your tailgate leaks at the bottom and sides, and will need to be sealed (especially the bottom), in order to keep the dust out when driving on dirt.
The utilitrack can still be used with the cap on, but you are limited to using the side tracks between the clamps for the cap. There are pics of another truck on here with the same cap that has the reduced side overhang. I will add a thread to it in a minute....

Here is the thread...it is a LEER 100XQ on a CC

My new Leer 100XQ canopy