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Fold A cover G4 elite

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by J.Z.Alba, Aug 24, 2014.

  1. Aug 24, 2014 at 5:01 PM
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    J.Z.Alba

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    Does the G4 elite fold a cover fit the 2015 Tacoma double cab long bed?
     
  2. Aug 24, 2014 at 5:09 PM
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  3. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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    How long have you had yours? Is it easy to install? Watching the youtube version, it seems pretty straight forward. Do you have pics?
     
  4. Aug 24, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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  5. Aug 25, 2014 at 10:30 AM
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    Can't wait to receive mine from mail.. Great pics!
     
  6. Aug 26, 2014 at 11:38 AM
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    I have the cover and a small and simple thing to do is buy 4 wing nuts(1/4-20x3/4" I believe they are) to replace the ones on the main hinge and you can remove it really easily. Especially usefull if you have a short bed like I do and you can't fit much but can't fit a long bed in your garage
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2014 at 8:01 PM
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    I received my cover and wow!!!!. I installed it and took me a good 2 hours. I took my time and made sure that everything was installed properly...
     
  8. Aug 31, 2014 at 8:20 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    Good to know :thumbsup:
     
  9. Aug 31, 2014 at 9:34 PM
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    Thanks for the tip..
     
  10. Aug 31, 2014 at 9:58 PM
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    Yes I did put lock rite on them. I'm not sure if I put enough though. I may need to look at it again. What kind of striker pins did you put? any pics? (just in case)
     
  11. Sep 1, 2014 at 12:50 AM
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    Thanks. Done it..
     
  12. Feb 5, 2015 at 2:28 PM
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    Anyone else have an issue with the cover not sitting flat and flush in the middle fold? I adjusted the latch so that it should be flat but the latch mechanism on the cover is so flimsy that I think it's just bending under the stress. It's not bad but it just bulges up in the middle a bit and doesn't look quite right.

    Maybe it will be less of a problem when it warms up and he rubber seal softens a bit??
     
  13. Feb 5, 2015 at 6:15 PM
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    I had this problem when I installed my Fold-A-Cover back in December. After exchanging several emails with Fold-A-Cover they determined it was slightly lifted due to the rubbers seals being new. I wiped them down with 303 Aerospace Protectant to condition them & now two months later it's pretty much flush. Also, make sure the middle latch is not sitting on top of the metal bracket that is secured into your bed rail. It should be sitting underneath it when fully closed. If that doesn't work fo you email Fold-A-Cover. They are very helpful!
     
  14. Feb 5, 2015 at 9:19 PM
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    Just want to pile on and say I love mine, too. This is after owning several other types of covers (including roll top types).
     
  15. Feb 8, 2015 at 9:09 PM
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    Thanks. Yes I always ensure it's under the metal bracket. After the warm weekend we had this weekend it's sitting a bit more flush and it looks great. Before it was sitting up a good 1/4".
     
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    Any discount codes like in the past?
     
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  18. Jun 10, 2015 at 9:41 PM
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    I just bought a G4 elite for my 2011 long bed, should arrive this weekend hopefully, Can anyone confirm if I still need a "popnlock" device to fully lock the tonneau cover and if so what kind?

    thanks
     
  19. Jun 10, 2015 at 10:16 PM
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    image.jpg Notice the bracket in the middle. It hooks a loop you install on you tail gate.
     
  20. Jun 10, 2015 at 11:14 PM
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    I'll understand better when I see it and put it together, so you are saying I do not need an additional "popandlock" device?

    thanks
     

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