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DCU Series Cap


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DCU Series Quality and Construction
Our Quality Product Shows Through In Every Layer


OPTIONS
  1. Height
    A.R.E has four standard heights yet will build caps to meet your specific capacity needs.
  2. Rear Doors
    A.R.E. offers four door styles to meet your rear access needs.
  3. Side Tool Bins
    Tool bins are made of .036 galvanized steel with a baked white topcoat. The bins can be custom sized and include dividers and fold-down shelves.
  4. Roof Racks
    A.R.E. offers two different racks to met your specific hauling needs. Extra cross bar supports are available.
  5. Vapor Barrier Insulation
    Optional acrylic fabric liner provides protection from condensation.
STRUCTURE
  1. Baserails
    .080 thick T6 aluminum Baserails with MIG welded corners provide a strong foundation.
  2. Structural Tubing
    .050 thick T6 aluminum tubing framework with TIG welded joints, provides strength and support with a minimal weight.
  3. Exterior Skin
    Heavy duty .035" thick aluminum exterior skin provides a superior structure.
  4. Door Frames
    A.R.E. builds all styles of doors with the same .050 thick wall tubing used in the body frame. All TIG welded joints and continuous hinges assure alignment and durability.
FINISH
  1. Body Colors
    A.R.E. offers our DCU in white or YZ Ford white standard. This color is a baked enamel finish applied to the the aluminum skin at the mill. The color is not meant to provide a match to an OEM truck paint, but is intended to accent the truck's appearance without the cost of custom painting.
  2. Custom DuPont® Paint Finishes
    Optional two-stage Chroma Premier® paint is offered in any OEM or Fleet color code formula. Applied in our down draft booths and baked on for durability.
  3. Trims
    Edge trims are offered in Black or White.
COMPONENTS
  1. Gas Props
    Our gas props are set to the optimal pressure to assist in lifting and closing each cap door.
  2. Latches and Locks
    All doors are equipped with Strattec® OEM automotive grade lock cylinders. The folding T-grip latch handle is durable and offers top security. The cam action deadbolt lock rods with the center point lock provide lifelong trouble free operation. All latches and locks have 500 hours noncorrosive finish.
  3. Windows
    A.R.E. offers radius dark tinted tempered safety glass in all doors. Optional heavy aluminum mesh security screens deter unwanted entry.

A.R.E. offers the following standard exterior colors



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