I was told by two Leer/Snugtop dealers and Galpin Ford accessory department that they will not install a camper shell unless I can bring them paperwork from Ford that it was done.
I've had my Ranger for less than a month and when I took it to the local Leer/SnugTop dealer I've done business with before he would not install the shell without the braces being installed by an authorized Ford dealer. The Ford dealer I got my truck from didn't have a clue until I told them...