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Leaky ARE truck caps?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by bwarnicke, Feb 8, 2017.

  1. Dec 23, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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    Coopsdaddy

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    How about this rear wavy gap?
    Have you heated up and bent or Whats the fix for a better seal to tailgate?

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  2. Dec 23, 2024 at 7:41 AM
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    Yes.
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    Looks like they used the wrong lip on yours.



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  3. Dec 23, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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  4. Dec 23, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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    My truck is a 2012 with the picture I posted.
    Are classic topper
    It looks like the correct peice just wavy and not sealed tightly to the tailgate in center to passenger side.
     
  5. Dec 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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    OK. So if you know the answer, why ask the question?

    This place is a trip.
     
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    here is a pic of an ARE on my old 2nd gen that I no longer own which is identical to yours.. not sure if it helps you or not

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  7. Dec 23, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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    Just asking a question,it’s what the fourms are for.
    If that gets under you skin I bet your a mess to live with.
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    Merry Xmas
     
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    Thanks! that does and it looks like mine.
    I think mine may just be warped but wanted to see if others had similar issues.
     
  9. Dec 23, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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    The ARE sealed pretty good on that plastic strip to the tailgate on mine..no dust intrusion on high speed driving dirt roads. If I remember correctly I thought one could loosen some fasteners and change the position of that plastic strip slightly to adjust the fit so that it was tighter to the tailgate.. Check at the bottom of the rear door that swings open. You may have to remove the fasteners and slot the holes in the plastic piece slightly to achieve a good fit or adjust it where required. I haven't owned my 2nd gen for 4 years so just trying to remember how I adjusted the plastic piece to fit snuggly to the tailgate.
     
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