im thinking about getting a truck cap for my 4banger sidestep ranger being that it is a 4banger i dont want to add too much weight does anyone know how much an all fiberglass ARE truck cap weighs? or a close estimate at least?

I've got a fiberglass Leonard top. I'd say it weighs maybe 100 pounds. I can get under it and lift it onto my shoulders and get it on and off of my truck by myself if I have to, and I'm not a body builder or anything. It's awkward to do by yourself, but it's doable.

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT
Extended Cab
3.0 Flex
4x4
Manual Transmission
Offroad Package

250-300 pounds. I used to sell caps and lids

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2001 Ranger xl 2wd 2DR with a 3.0.

Mods: CAI, exhaust, tune, ported/polished heads,, ported/honed intake manifold, 3.73 Limited slip differential, Pyle double din head unit, kicker TSV10 subwoofer, Hifonics 800W amplifier, 18'' Forged Ravage series wheels, Kumho tires, blue colored cluster, under dash interior lighting, Rhino liner, tow hitch and Pioneer door speakers. Hopes and dreams.

yeah it's like the weight of a passenger - it won't affect the 2.5 too greatly...

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though the cross wind driving on the highway makes a bigger impact lol

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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it's actually the 2.3 duratech and thanks for the help

oh well that's better then - you have quite a bit mor eHP & torque than me!

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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Exactly what he said. I have an MPulse cap, can remove it myself from underneath but it's awkward. About 100lbs...

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2006 Ford Ranger Sport SuperCab 4X4
4.0L V6
5-spd manual trans.

fiberglass caps are alot heavier, i'd say mine weighs around 200 lbs. aluminum caps, on the other hand, are very lightweight, easy enough to pick up and move around by yourself.

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2000 XLT 4X4, 3.0, Auto, regular cab - throttle cable mod, K&N drop in filter, taylor thundervolt 8.2 plug wires, autolite sparkplugs, Accel coil pack, AVS Ventshades, Rampage LED tailgate light bar, BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A tires, Trail F/X toolbox, cruse control pod light fix, Cobra 19 ultra II CB, lil wil antenna, pioneer door speakers, expo woodgrain radio bezal, 06+ mirrors & tails, powerdome hood

2000 XLT 4X4 Offroad, 4.0 / auto, supercab - the project truck!

There is absolutely no way a topper weighs 250-300 pounds. I'm not going to weigh mine to prove it, but the fact that I can hoist it up on my shoulders and get it on and off of my truck by myself tells me it's maybe 150 pounds tops.

My topper:



Me:



No way I can get 250+ pounds on my shoulders by myself.

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT
Extended Cab
3.0 Flex
4x4
Manual Transmission
Offroad Package

Just had a brand new ARE fiberglas installed on my truck which is a 2000 Ext cab 6'bed and it weighs about 150#

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2000 XLT Ext Cab 2door, 3.0 V6 Flex, 5 speed manual,2WD Kenwood aftermarket stereo Many mods planned just not able now on crutches for 8 more weeks

did any of you notice any significant changes in mpgs? or pretty much the same? i always thought they weighed way more now im super excited about getting one

Would the added weight in the rear from a camper be enough to make the bumps easier, suspension smoother on the rear? And I wonder about what the guy above said too.

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2001 Ford Ranger Edge mostly stock, modifications include:
1 inch lift? big all terrain tires, stock rims
plastic mat liner inside
AVS wind deflectors
Sony subwoofer that is too big and a child's seat

im sure it'll help with traction but no idea about bumps or anything

I don't really notice any difference in accelleration, fuel economy, or ride quality with the cap on or off. You do have to be more careful of blind spots and backing up though.

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT
Extended Cab
3.0 Flex
4x4
Manual Transmission
Offroad Package

absolutely no noticeable changes in mpg for me lol!

notes: the truck seems quieter with it on.

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i didn't notice a big difference

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lol! it took me a whole friggin week to get used to my left side blind spot

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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