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2017 Tacoma 4x4

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kdwellssr, Dec 25, 2024.

  1. Dec 25, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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    kdwellssr

    kdwellssr [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bed cover picture.jpg I have a bed cover that has little plastic pieces at the hinges... they seem to be leaking water. Coan someone give me some Insite or repair help on this? I think it is a OEM bed cover. It folds in several places. Things inside seem to get wet when it rains. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Dec 25, 2024 at 1:05 PM
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    There are many ways for water to get in the bed. A pickup bed is not designed to keep the elements out. You need to do lot of sealing if you want it to stay dry. Solutions have been discussed on here. Use your favorite search engine to find them.

    It’s a lot easier to put your stuff in a waterproof container, which is what I do. I don’t have bed cover.

    I suggest you change your thread title to something like “how to seal the bed?”
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM
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  4. Jan 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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  5. Jan 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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    Turns out it is not original factory It is a BAKFLIP MX4.
     
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  6. Jan 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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  7. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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    I can't find any replacement parts for it anywhere. I'll follow your link. If you look closely at the picture you can see one of the rubber hinge covers actually shorter. Was done before I got it so not sure why.
     
  8. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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    This one?IMG_2185.jpgim not familiar with bakflips. But can the other side get knocked over a little more?
     

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