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Thoughts on Backflip tonneaus?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Espo1961, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    Espo1961

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    Anyone use or have any info on the Backflip Tonneau Cover and if they are worth the money?

    I want to add one to my 2017 TRD OR 6ft bed.
    The Stock one from Toyota is crazy money .. the backflip is $1,000.

    Thanks in advance for any info!
    Steve
     
  2. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    Aqualoon

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    Which one?
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    My 2017 has the MX4 on it from a previous owner and I'm pretty impressed with it. Nice, snug fit. Seals well, I get very little water inside even driving in the rain. Heavy downpours and wind some water finds a way in. First tonneau cover I've ever owned, other trucks all had caps so I don't really have anything to compare this with. I haven't had any reason to fully remove it yet so not sure how difficult that might be.
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    vanrynd

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    fan boy for the MX4. had it about 2 years...best part is how it sits 'even' with the bed side.
    Secure enough with tailgate locked.
    look around, I found mine about $850....but that was a bit ago.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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    Espo1961

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    I was looking at the MX4 myself... they seem pretty well made.

    Thank you all for the input!

    Steve
     
  6. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    An affordable alternative is the Gator EFX Hard Folding Tonneau Cover. Have it on my frontier and am happy with it, especially since it was cheaper than most others.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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    FuzzysTacos

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    I bought a Revolver and the vinyl tore from drying out/high use. Not sure if conditioning regularly would've change the outcome, but it was also 2 years old. I've seen it happen on a couple other brands too. If I did it again I'd probably get a complete soft cover, or tri-fold.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:31 AM
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    ghost_ix

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    I have the MX4 and overall I’m happy with it. I can store things in the bed, I can fold it up when hauling taller items or I can completely remove it in 2 minutes. I’ve had it on for about 15 months and don’t notice any cracking or fading, but I keep my truck in a the garage. It isn’t completely waterproof, which I’m fine with. There’s a thread on here suggesting where to add some weatherstripping if that’s your goal.
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:32 AM
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    I'm waiting on my MX4 for my DCLB OR to arrive (has been shipped). Got if for $750 new during an early Black Friday special the vendor had.
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:39 AM
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    Bluesjam

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    I love my MX4 cover. It’s a full bolt on rail, no clips. Looks perfect, I love mine. Tell them your a member of the forum for a discount.9183415A-B0AE-405A-BA32-B9B5A909C083.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 23, 2020 at 7:54 AM
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    Tacomaryan18

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    I don’t know about the MX4, but my Factory trifold leaks like a sieve and doesn’t seem worth the money.
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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    Thanks for the discount info!
    I appreciate it!

    Steve
     
  13. Jan 30, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    Just bought BAKFlip MX4 from Truck Alterations for $835. Kyle at Truck Alterations is awesome.
     

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