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Bakflip MX4

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by McFly'sRide, Sep 30, 2022.

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  1. Sep 30, 2022 at 7:15 PM
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    Softtopper. If I did get another tonneau I’d go for a cheaper hard tonneau. Can’t be worse than the Bakflip. I really like the Softtopper.

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  2. Sep 30, 2022 at 7:15 PM
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    Drilled mine higher so I could still use the bed, went with the front wall. Used a grommet. Nothing to it.

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  3. Sep 30, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    Now why didn’t I think of that
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2022 at 7:21 PM
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    Wow, I’ve never seen it done that way before…super smart!
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2022 at 9:26 PM
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    Drilled mine per instructions and no issues. Also, the factory sized holes were pretty small and clogged easily so even if I remove the cover, the holes will be fine.

    But the hole through the back of the bed is a better move.
     
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  6. Oct 1, 2022 at 5:41 AM
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    This is 100% correct. Quite a few members of our team worked for the child companies of THI prior. BAK, Retrax, Undercover, and many more all are owned by the same parent company, along with many of the reseller websites. Each company initially was individually owned and operated but from 2012 - 2017 most of them were purchased and merged together.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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    Okay now I think I’m going for a shell…
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2022 at 9:05 AM
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    +1. I didn't drill either.
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2022 at 12:39 PM
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    Yeah, when i read the instructions and it said to drill, I was like "Hell no, I'm not going to drill into my 2 week old Tacoma. F' That....."
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2022 at 2:53 PM
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    I drilled on top of the inner fenders and installed the drain tubes where they don't interfere with anything. If anyone has anxiety about drill a couple of holes in the bed, try installing a winch bumper... Cutting away part of the front bumper will cure you quick...

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  11. Oct 1, 2022 at 2:59 PM
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    Had a back mx4. Not impressed. Froze up all winter and leaked all summer. I used it heavily and it lasted about a year and a half before it went to shit. Just not made for construction trades
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2022 at 3:11 PM
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    On my Bakflip I just have the hoses tucked under the rubber bed mat I have. I used some foam blocks to direct water towards the drains in the front of the bed.

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  13. Oct 1, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    I also have bakflip not impressed wouldn’t buy it again. Only about 2 1/2 years old. The rubber is giving up where it folds and I rarely fold it. The tie down when it’s folded 2/3 of the way the sheet metal screws for the hold down bracket pulled out had to put in bigger screws. Very disappointed. Just my .02
     
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  14. Oct 1, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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    sounds like installer error
     
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    Installed it myself and had it double checked at an authorized installer.
     
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    This is what I did, I drilled a hole in my bed mat and it holds the brass fitting in place in the drain hole
     
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  17. Oct 1, 2022 at 5:21 PM
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    OP here. I ended up going with a shell over the bakflip. If you have any interest in that mind-blowing journey - head over to the "Fear The Sag" thread for pics etc. But this thread should be continued for Bakflip MX4 mods and discussions anyhow methinks.
     
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    bought mine last fall , it was around 200.00 off sale, never hooked up drain tubes. mine is mostly to keep snow out of the bed in winter, very happy with it, i get alittle water inside, but doesnt bother me, i really like it
     
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  19. Oct 2, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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  20. Oct 4, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    For all of switching to an Bakflip MX4. What size hole and grommet size/style.
     
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