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Shell tracks off....anyone else had this issue?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by GrizzlyGus, May 12, 2018.

  1. May 12, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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    GrizzlyGus

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    Started to order a frontrunner rack for my shell and noticed this....front is 1/2 inch off from back.20180512_191327.jpg 20180512_191341.jpg
     
  2. May 12, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    Georgia Native

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    I have a Leer and the tracks were off by an inch and so wide that I had to modify the brackets for my Prinsu. Ended up cutting the brackets and redrilling holes for the mounting bolts. I figured this to be a better solution than trying to move the tracks. I really did not want to drill six new holes in the shell and fill the old ones. It took a minute but turned out well. Good luck.
     
  3. May 12, 2018 at 6:19 PM
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    Ok thanks...I'm like you I hate to make new holes in the shell. But not sure how to order the rack because they want you to measure and send it in. Probably just need to call Monday.
     
  4. May 12, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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    No problem. For me, the overall width between the tracks was more of a problem than them not being parallel. But again, I was dealing with a Prinsu. My shell also arcs some. I ended up having to shorten the middle bracket by half an inch. Hope this helps.
     
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