Bakflip owners! Does it really leak a lot? Is build quality and aluminum shavings a problem for everyone?

[JerseyGlock]

Just found this and this is exactly what I did to my tailgate. I put foam tape on circled areas as well. https://accessories.ford.com/weatherstrip.html

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[OzzieSr]

Just found this and this is exactly what I did to my tailgate. I put foam tape on circled areas as well. https://accessories.ford.com/weatherstrip.html

I used this as well and it does help keep water out. Bought some d-shape weatherstripping off amazon for $15 instead of the Ford accessories kit.

 

[Mr. Zero]

Does it affect the power tailgate closing (if yours has it)?

 

[JerseyGlock]

Does it affect the power tailgate closing (if yours has it)?

I used a foam robber seal from McMaster, no issues with my power tailgate closing or opening. https://www.mcmaster.com/93085K571/

 

[jthomas386]

I used a foam robber seal from McMaster, no issues with my power tailgate closing or opening. https://www.mcmaster.com/93085K571/

Care to share pics please?

 

[JerseyGlock]

Care to share pics please?

I put the McMaster rubber seal at the same area shown. https://accessories.ford.com/products/tailgate-bed-dust-seal-1

 

[Mikepa]

Same here for metal shavings all over mine when unpacked. Went together on my 5.5' bed fine but not without a couple small mods.

The factory drilled holes for the collars that the latch receiver screws into were too small. Had to redrill all four holes, thus producing more metal shavings.

Unfortunately I was told this tonneau would work with TracRac sliding rack rails. As you can see, not unless I make some kind (??) of mod to either or both products. Now I may have to decide which product I like better.

 

[UGADawg96]

I had a MX4 on my 2019 Silverado and probably won't get it again. Did get a good price at $750. But it did take three attempts to get it to work. First they sent new rails, then a new cover, and then I had to take parts from each set to make it work myself due to strap issues. There were metal shavings all over both sets. It did allow water in even with multiple adjustments to the seals by the cab and also by the tailgate when it rained and when washed. I'm not sure what I'm going to do for the F150. I'm leaning towards the rolling hardcover.

I've now narrowed my search to these two options. We have kayaks, bikes, and a travel trailer. Leaning towards the retrax, but it's a bit $$$.

https://bakindustries.com/revolver-x4s

or

https://retrax.com/retraxpro-xr

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