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I'll be finally getting the BakFlip MX4 on Friday... was "thinking" of installing this weekend. For those of you that have installed one, is it a smart idea to install when it's cold outside? I'm thinking it might not be a good idea as the seals won't be as flexible if it was warmer out and that I should wait a few months for that to happen.

 

 

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It was pretty cold when I installed mine, and the garbage seal they send for the front of the bed will be useless.  Don't bother using it anyway, I took mine off, and will add a better one in the future if I feel the need. (So far there is no need). Beyond that, you should be GTG.  Install was straight forward.  Just have an extra set of hands for getting it lined up and adjusted.

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It will be easier if its warmer to install.......it will even be harder to unfold if it's very cold. 

I see nothing wrong with the front seal if installed properly and the cover is lined up in front before tightening it down to the rails........ but the seal tape might not stick very well if it's real cold. 

 

I installed mine myself......don't really see need for another person. Pretty easy installation IMHO. 

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I installed my Revolver X4 in February after shoveling a bunch of snow outta my bed. No issue with the front seal or anything else. And it’s not like you can’t adjust it in the spring.

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Just put it in the house the night before you are going to install it, so it will unfold easily.


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1 hour ago, SPASierra said:

Just put it in the house the night before you are going to install it, so it will unfold easily.


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Great idea, thx

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As stated above, dont bother with the front seal. Mine is on my 3rd truck. The front seal stayed on the first one when I traded it and I dont miss it. 

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1 hour ago, TeamSaris said:

As stated above, dont bother with the front seal. Mine is on my 3rd truck. The front seal stayed on the first one when I traded it and I dont miss it. 

So don’t put the seal on at all? How does it keep water out? I’m confused...

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42 minutes ago, Dali555 said:

So don’t put the seal on at all? How does it keep water out? I’m confused...

No, there is no need for the front seal. When you get the cover you will see that it has a rubber strip that will lay down on the bed to keep water out. 

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48 minutes ago, mjonesjr84 said:

No, there is no need for the front seal. When you get the cover you will see that it has a rubber strip that will lay down on the bed to keep water out. 

Ok great, thx! Also thx to the previous poster that mentioned the seal.... 

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25 minutes ago, Dali555 said:

Ok great, thx! Also thx to the previous poster that mentioned the seal.... 

Just make sure you install the drain tubes in the front of the rails. I used the upper plugs on the front corners of the bed. You may want to invest in a tailgate seal as well.

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Measuring snow in Florida this morning to see if it'll be a good day to work on the truck. ?

 

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1 hour ago, Bgill said:

Measuring snow in Florida this morning to see if it'll be a good day to work on the truck. ?

 

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Hahaha, I’ll be down on Sunday so I can install my cover... it’ll be a while because it’s roughly an 18 hour drive from CT

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1 hour ago, Dali555 said:

Hahaha, I’ll be down on Sunday so I can install my cover... it’ll be a while because it’s roughly an 18 hour drive from CT

I’m from the Syracuse area and know all about crappy weather.  Cmon down stay awhile and be sure to bring plenty of parts to keep us busy. ?

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