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- Pat
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- Minnesota, USA
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- 2022 Maverick XLT Fx4
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- 2.0L EcoBoost
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Hey All,
Figured I would share my Results and experience in case anyone else was interested in this model and want some help. I got encouraged to remove the tonneau from the build order as it may have been contributing to my production date hold up. Since I ordered it 12/6/21 and Recieved it 12/7/22, I have my doubts it made much of a difference but this aftermarket one seems just as good as the factory Ford one.
Anyways:
The install went well, measuring a few times and cutting once as I had to do the rubber buffer due to the drop in bed liner but it worked very well.
Getting the side clamps seated up high on the rail is key, really loosen them and ensure they are up there for a tight fit, and making sure to hold the rail down while pushing up while tightening would certainly have been easier with a 2nd pair of hands.
After that it was smooth sailing except for my only real complaint which is the hand tightening of the front clamps for the roll. They're close together and hard to tighten as tight as you want, while simultaneously ensuring you still have it flush to the rear of the cab. Quite a sore hand and a bashed knuckle or two later, it was in.
If anyone has any questions or what other pictures let me know, I will attach what I've got.
So far, its been great, held up to Minnesota snow and me putting things on and below it. Let hope it keeps it up.
Figured I would share my Results and experience in case anyone else was interested in this model and want some help. I got encouraged to remove the tonneau from the build order as it may have been contributing to my production date hold up. Since I ordered it 12/6/21 and Recieved it 12/7/22, I have my doubts it made much of a difference but this aftermarket one seems just as good as the factory Ford one.
Anyways:
The install went well, measuring a few times and cutting once as I had to do the rubber buffer due to the drop in bed liner but it worked very well.
Getting the side clamps seated up high on the rail is key, really loosen them and ensure they are up there for a tight fit, and making sure to hold the rail down while pushing up while tightening would certainly have been easier with a 2nd pair of hands.
After that it was smooth sailing except for my only real complaint which is the hand tightening of the front clamps for the roll. They're close together and hard to tighten as tight as you want, while simultaneously ensuring you still have it flush to the rear of the cab. Quite a sore hand and a bashed knuckle or two later, it was in.
If anyone has any questions or what other pictures let me know, I will attach what I've got.
So far, its been great, held up to Minnesota snow and me putting things on and below it. Let hope it keeps it up.
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. I have made a few adjustments and it has helped, but it still does it. No notable leaks, just annoying. How does that one do on the highway? Any noticeable movement?
