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Looking for a hard folding tonneau that lets me use front rail bar for bicycle fork.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoManTaco, Aug 14, 2020.

  1. Aug 14, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    TacoManTaco

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    I am looking for a hard folding tonneau cover that folds all the way up to allow full bed access, and allow me to make use of the front bed rail system.

    I like to drive with my bicycle fork mounted to a rocky mounts clamp that is on the front bed rail. Basically I want a tonneau that won't interfere with the bicycle.

    Is there such a tonneau that exists? Something like the Bakflip MX4 maybe?
     
  2. Aug 14, 2020 at 11:31 AM
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    You got it. BakFlip MX4. That's what I have and it's awesome.
     
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    Any pics? Does it let you use the front rail for a bicycle fork?
     
  5. Aug 14, 2020 at 2:52 PM
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    I don’t have a front tail but don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to use it as a bike rail. I don’t think it’d be in the way at all. I’ll go snap some pics real quick.
     
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    I put my fork mount on the driver's side rail near the back so I can have my (factory) cover open one fold with the bike back there. I've only used it a couple of times, but its worked out fine.
     
  7. Aug 15, 2020 at 5:28 AM
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    Hey TacoMan my bad I got tied up last night and just forgot to take some pics. It appears I was wrong on my above post. It does not look like a bike attachment would work here on the MX4 due to the thickness of the folded up tonneau cover. I didn’t even think about that. I’d imagine you could fab up some kind of extension bracket but then you’re pushing the back wheel towards the tailgate 7” which might cause the tailgate to not be able to close depending on your bike size.

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