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TXGREEK · July 25, 2018

No disrespect towards you but BakFlip has little cheap plastic spring activated locks, stamped and riveted into paper thin aluminum. I had one bag of 15lb mulch in the back of mine and went over a speed bump at Home Depot causing the bag to bounce up ripping the rivets from the paper thin aluminum. The whole locking assembly is like something you’ll find in a Cracker Jack box. The BakFlip LSU’s on top of the bed caps allowing gaps for a large screw driver to snap it open. I do agree with the weight capacity once it’s closed as the cross beams extend across each fold and onto the aluminum rails attached to the truck bed.
My RollNLock on the other hand rolls inside a container channel, with full 1/4” interlocking aluminum panels and best of all the locking mechanism isn’t riveted it’s molded over and around the “steel” locking mechanism and not only locks itself onto bed sides but tail gate as well.

Here’s an old photo I found after it was professionally installed

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Here’s the proof of how cheaply built BakFlip is. White plastic locking tabs, square pieces together locking mechanism riveted into thin aluminum sheet.

It’s about keeping out thieves not just weight it holds standing on it

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TXGREEK · July 25, 2018

Does anyone see any gaps here, anywhere? Nope! We buy covers for security purposes not just out of sight out of mind. The 10” box of either RollNLock or Retrax still allows at least a foot or more underneath them allowing that much space of usage along with remaining bed area.

RollNLock

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Paul_Aris · July 25, 2018

Around here Truxedo covers have a really good name.

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TXGREEK · July 25, 2018

Around here Truxedo covers have a really good name.

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Cool, know nothing about them. I support anything that securely sits in a rail and uses steel locking mechanisms that aren’t riveted into cheap thin aluminum.

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TXGREEK · July 25, 2018

Around here Truxedo covers have a really good name.

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You’re talking about the kind that roll onto a spring loaded metal flap on both bed rails?

If so, I do know these, about the same or a little bit more secure than the BakFlip. See the plastic locking tabs that eventually start to deteriorate. I think it’s a little bit better that the BakFlip cause it has screws attaching locking mechanism and not rivets. Remember, in today’s world you get what you pay for, it’s very very true.

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TXGREEK · July 25, 2018

You’re talking about the kind that roll onto a spring loaded metal flap on both bed rails?

If so, I do know these, about the same or a little bit more secure than the BakFlip. See the plastic locking tabs that eventually start to deteriorate. I think it’s a little bit better that the BakFlip cause it has screws attaching locking mechanism and not rivets. Remember, in today’s world you get what you pay for, it’s very very true.

This is the Truxido that know of, I inspected one at the ford dealership.

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spenpet · July 25, 2018

2 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

No disrespect towards you but BakFlip has little cheap plastic spring activated locks, stamped and riveted into paper thin aluminum. I had one bag of 15lb mulch in the back of mine and went over a speed bump at Home Depot causing the bag to bounce up ripping the rivets from the paper thin aluminum. The whole locking assembly is like something you’ll find in a Cracker Jack box. The BakFlip LSU’s on top of the bed caps allowing gaps for a large screw driver to snap it open. I do agree with the weight capacity once it’s closed as the cross beams extend across each fold and onto the aluminum rails attached to the truck bed.
My RollNLock on the other hand rolls inside a container channel, with full 1/4” interlocking aluminum panels and best of all the locking mechanism isn’t riveted it’s molded over and around the “steel” locking mechanism and not only locks itself onto bed sides but tail gate as well.

Here’s an old photo I found after it was professionally installed

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I would say by the reviews on Auto Anything (image below) you have 11 people agree with you...(i'm giving you the people who rate it 3 star)...and I have 374 people who agree with me...so, I might chalk your experience up to a bad experience, and sounds like you got a lemon...but certainly not the norm with this product...so we can agree to disagree... but i would agree...you should stay away from the plague at any rate.

TXGREEK · July 25, 2018

I would say by the reviews on Auto Anything (image below) you have 11 people agree with you...(i'm giving you the people who rate it 3 star)...and I have 374 people who agree with me...so, I might chalk your experience up to a bad experience, and sounds like you got a lemon...but certainly not the norm with this product...so we can agree to disagree... but i would agree...you should stay away from the plague at any rate. [emoji4]

Lol, I gave a one star review on Summit Racing and put pics as well but they never did post it. The pictures show the truth, facts are what they are, cheaply built, cheap price. I advise anyone interested in purchasing a secure cover to look at RollNLock or Retrax, no plastic parts included. Something I left out, both the RollNLock and Retrax are lockable when opened. And will open and lock from the top without having to open tailgate, no strings attached lol.

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TXGREEK · July 25, 2018

Btw, we’ve High jacked this forum enough on covers.

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Paul_Aris · July 26, 2018

Yes the 2018's are as good as they get coming to the end of this model. By the way wouldn't be looking for a soft cover if security was eahI was going for. Just need a cover.

Can't wait to get the cover, level and rims/tire combo.

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kevinfranklin · July 26, 2018

23 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

Haven’t towed anything heavy but I switched out the crap Ranchos and put Bilstein 5100’s all corners which dramatically improved the ride quality. I’m pretty sure depending on tongue weight may need the half ton air bags. I had them on my 16 DMAX

So I also have the crap Ranchos, and am trying to decide whether to spend big-bucks on Fox coilovers or just try the Bilsteins first.

I don't offroad, and this is my daily driver, so I'd like to NOT be able to tell that I drove over that penny head-up or tails ( ;) ) which I can currently, so can you describe the ways the Bilsteins have improved your ride?

Paul_Aris · July 26, 2018

2 hours ago, kevinfranklin said:

So I also have the crap Ranchos, and am trying to decide whether to spend big-bucks on Fox coilovers or just try the Bilsteins first.

I don't offroad, and this is my daily driver, so I'd like to NOT be able to tell that I drove over that penny head-up or tails ( ;) ) which I can currently, so can you describe the ways the Bilsteins have improved your ride?

Wow, I have the Z71 and can't believe how comfortable the ride is. I did come from a 2500 though. But my wife has a suburban and that hardly feels truck like. I feel mine is the best of both worlds. Sometimes I wonder if people spend money just to spend money. Is there really that big of a difference?

Sierra Dan · July 26, 2018

2 hours ago, kevinfranklin said:

So I also have the crap Ranchos, and am trying to decide whether to spend big-bucks on Fox coilovers or just try the Bilsteins first.

I don't offroad, and this is my daily driver, so I'd like to NOT be able to tell that I drove over that penny head-up or tails ( ;) ) which I can currently, so can you describe the ways the Bilsteins have improved your ride?

Other threads and forum members mention the Fox Coilovers and reservoir rears really do not make for a smoother ride on the road, but shine when the off roading gets rough.

They do look nice though, especially on a lifted truck.

The Bilstein 5100 is a firmer ride over the stock Rancho, but in a positive way. Soaks up bumps and potholes where the Rancho bucks and chatters.

You can also drive over a railroad crossing without slowing down with a set of 5100s.

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/213173-fox-shockshow-do-they-hold-up/

TXGREEK · July 26, 2018

So I also have the crap Ranchos, and am trying to decide whether to spend big-bucks on Fox coilovers or just try the Bilsteins first.

I don't offroad, and this is my daily driver, so I'd like to NOT be able to tell that I drove over that penny head-up or tails ( ;) ) which I can currently, so can you describe the ways the Bilsteins have improved your ride?

Fox Shocks are a bit stiffer and I’d advise the Bilstein before the Fox especially being your daily driver. The Bilstein 4600’s are for “NON” leveled/ lifted trucks and 5100’s are “FOR” Leveled/lifted trucks.

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TXGREEK · July 26, 2018

Wow, I have the Z71 and can't believe how comfortable the ride is. I did come from a 2500 though. But my wife has a suburban and that hardly feels truck like. I feel mine is the best of both worlds. Sometimes I wonder if people spend money just to spend money. Is there really that big of a difference?

Is your “I can’t believe how comfortable” Z71 stock or have you lifted, leveled?

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