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Tonneau Linear Actuators? Anyone ever installed these?

Mark Duggan

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Last July I bought a 2014 Silverado LTZ, shortly thereafter I added an ARE color match fiberglass tonneau. My first tonneau, having always had caps on my trucks, but love this setup.

 

However recently been having some shoulder pain and am pretty sure I have rotator cuff surgery in my future. Lifting the tonneau up to access the bed can be a real chore when I am carrying stuff from the house or garage to put into the back of the truck one handed.

 

Was wondering if anyone has added one of these kits to their truck?

 

http://www.johnnylawmotors.com/catalog/apparel-gifts/gifts/splurge/10016592/power-tonneau-cover-openers?attribute-12=3428&attribute-5=1464&attribute-128=3427

 

Kits seem to be the way to go, but they are pricey at $299 and up. Also not sure If I will need one actuator or two?

 

Appreciate any advice / alternate suggestions you all may have.

 

Mark

 

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In theory you can get away with one actuator. They can push a hefty amount of weight most of the time. I'd be safe and do two actuators however, if you are up for a DIY you could probably buy the actuators yourself and rig them to fit. I've never had a solid cap so I wouldn't know how they open or the distance to open them.

http://www.amazon.com/Stroke-Linear-Actuator-Pounds-Maximum/dp/B00OGQW3KO/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1450211813&sr=1-6

There are several on amazon but one should do it.

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Thanks for the response. I've been looking at the couple places online that have packages available. Searched ebay and amazon as well. I am inclined to agree that two actuators would be better than one, not only for weight reasons, but to make sure that their is no wracking caused to the tonneau as a result of unequal pressure over time. I am going to do a bit more research into actuator manufacturers to invest in one that has the least amount of plastic in the drive gearing. I did write to one company and found that they recommend at 12" actuator for the ARE series tonneau like mine. I'll update when I make a choice.

 

Here's a few URL's I am looking at;

 

https://www.firgelliauto.com/collections/linear-actuators

 

http://www.surpluscenter.com/New-Arrivals/11-81-STROKE-110-LB-12-VDC-LINEAR-ACTUATOR-5-1845-12.axd

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