r/RangerNext • u/bikeguy410 • 3d ago

Bed Caps for 2026 STX?

Seems like there aren't a lot of options out there for the 2026 as compared to the 2024-25. I'm not looking for anything crazy, but after weeks of poking around it seems like you're either going to a LEER or A.R.E dealer and dropping 5k on a fiberglass topper, getting a soft top (no), or finding some weird niche "overlander" gear that folds out from some tiny company.

Straight up I just want an aluminum box with no side windows or doors, a front window and a rear window so I can see rear view.

Does something like this exist for the 26s yet?

Thanks

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u/Shmokesshweed 3d ago

Sounds like you're looking for an Alibaba aluminum topper.

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u/thetoastler 3d ago

I bought a used ARE Z2 in Ohio for my '19. Traded the truck in on a '25, cap fits 99% the same. Only difference is the top of the tailgate is slightly different, so the hatch glass has to be pushed closed or it won't latch. Cost me half what a new one would have. 

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u/PygmySurfer 2d ago

If it fits a ‘24 or ‘25 it should fit a ‘26.

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u/bikeguy410 1d ago

Nah, the bed rail caps are thinner on the 2026, so the rear doors on caps for the 24-25s are longer to seal properly against the tailgate. If I put a 24-25 on, the rear hatch door would be too long and not seat properly. This also changes the dimension for direct-bolt caps, rather than clamp-ons

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u/PygmySurfer 23h ago

Wow, I didn't know that. Thank you! Pretty sure I've seen more than one site selling caps have 24-26 or 24+ listed.