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Tonneau Cover Fit (#2)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KCEllwood, Dec 20, 2016.

  1. Dec 20, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    KCEllwood

    KCEllwood [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I posted a couple days ago about the fit of the PE Switchblade but got no response. Due to the lower height of the tailgate cap to the side rail caps I do not get a good fit along the tailgate. Also with the lower bulkhead in front the fit is not good. I've got to think this is an issue with any tonneau that sits on top of the rail caps. What are others doing? Any pics of the fit? I've been in contact with PE and working with the tech to see what they come up with. They have offered to send me a thick gasket for the front at the bulkhead but not sure yet what to do about the tailgate fit. I can not believe this is the first Switchblade installed on a 2nd gen Tacoma.
     
  2. Dec 20, 2016 at 1:29 PM
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    TacomaMike37

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    Arent the switchblades pricey? $800, I'd push for a refund if the thing doesn't fit well.

    You got a pic of the tailgate and how the cover fits?
     
  3. Dec 20, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    bigfoote13

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    When i bought my cheapy the foam on the front and rubber strip on the rear was taller to fill that gap.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    KCEllwood

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    Yes cost me $729. Like to hear from anyone else that may have one on a 2nd Gen
     
  5. Dec 20, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    KCEllwood

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    Here is the fit. The black horizontal piece should butt up against the tailgate. Seeing that the tailgate sits so much lower there is a gap. Also see how high the gasket sit. The snow that comes thru the gap is also shown.


    Same pic with the snow.

    Snow leaking through gap into bed.
     

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