Keko Sport Rack / BAKFlip MX4 Combo installed

[aguerrero78]

Just finished installing the Keko Sport Bar and wanted to confirm that the BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau cover fits ...mostly. Got it torqued to spec and feels just as secure as it was before.

I installed the MX4 bed rail over the Keko brackets and seems to be alright. The MX4 lines up and clicks secure into place when folding it down. It lifts the MX4 about 1/4 inch all around, but overall seems very secure. I've got a weather strip on order to fill the gap. Also, the sports bar does not allow the MX4 to fold all the way to the glass, but I am ok with this as I rarely ever fold it like that.

Those look awesome on the Mav’

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[Mymaverick2021]

No offense, genuinely curious - what is the purpose of the sport bar? I definitely think it looks cool but what function does it serve?

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[Mymaverick2021]

No offense, genuinely curious - what is the purpose of the sport bar? I definitely think it looks cool but what function does it serve?

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[Dbarr]

Supposedly to help tie things down on top of the tonneau, but in real world usage it's 95% there for the cartel gunmen to hang onto while chasing down someone.

 

[WhteRbtObj]

I had the MX4 before the rack. I installed the rack to the truck then installed the MX4 over the rack mounting brackets. Everything is solid and I have been checking to make sure nothing is coming loose. The only problem is the gap, which I have ordered a weather strip to fill.

Is there a purpose for it? Not really. It does help to protect the bed rails which is a plus, and also offers mount points for lighting, which I plan to do at some point in the future. It can also be used to protect the cab/roof if you are transporting longer items that would need to be strapped down at an angle over the roof. In my opinion, it completes the side profile look of the Mav which I really like.

I would not rely on this for any type of rollover protection. If anything, this just adds more twisted metal to a rollover crash.

One thing to note is that if you have the sliding bed rail option, it will need to be removed. The mounting points for the bed rack use those threaded holes for installation.

I can post more pics if requested.

 

[Darnon]

One thing to note is that if you have the sliding bed rail option, it will need to be removed. The mounting points for the bed rack use those threaded holes for installation.

Or don't use the brackets, let the tonneau rail clamps hold it all down. If it's good enough for Elevate TS rails...

 

[gte105u]

I had the MX4 before the rack. I installed the rack to the truck then installed the MX4 over the rack mounting brackets. Everything is solid and I have been checking to make sure nothing is coming loose. The only problem is the gap, which I have ordered a weather strip to fill.

Is there a purpose for it? Not really. It does help to protect the bed rails which is a plus, and also offers mount points for lighting, which I plan to do at some point in the future. It can also be used to protect the cab/roof if you are transporting longer items that would need to be strapped down at an angle over the roof. In my opinion, it completes the side profile look of the Mav which I really like.

I would not rely on this for any type of rollover protection. If anything, this just adds more twisted metal to a rollover crash.

One thing to note is that if you have the sliding bed rail option, it will need to be removed. The mounting points for the bed rack use those threaded holes for installation.

I can post more pics if requested.

I was noticing that it could be somewhat of a roof rack. I was wondering if I could put a kayak in the bed leaning against it and tie it down to that roof rail sticking up in the air. It would go pretty far up in the air, but no more so than a bike rack around mounted on the roof.

 

[WhteRbtObj]

Or don't use the brackets, let the tonneau rail clamps hold it all down. If it's good enough for Elevate TS rails...

I suppose you could try that but seems like a lot of weight for the tonneau clamps to hold. Ill wait for someone else to experiment to see if it all flys off at highway speeds lol. But it could be possible with some custom bracketing and ingenuity.

 

[gte105u]

Their website says they have a retractable cover that works in conjunction. Curious what that install detail looks like. Assume you could do a similar install detail.

Actually I was looking for their retractable cover. Wouldn't mind seeing what it runs it could be a nice combo. Anyone see a link for it? A quick Google didn't turn up much but I didn't dig either.

 

[WhteRbtObj]

Their website says they have a retractable cover that works in conjunction. Curious what that install detail looks like. Assume you could do a similar install detail.

Actually I was looking for their retractable cover. Wouldn't mind seeing what it runs it could be a nice combo. Anyone see a link for it? A quick Google didn't turn up much but I didn't dig either.

I believe this is what Gvmumbral ordered. Looks like his has an additional bracket in the middle, which is different from what I have. He may be able to elaborate on the install.

 

[Darnon]

Actually I was looking for their retractable cover. Wouldn't mind seeing what it runs it could be a nice combo. Anyone see a link for it? A quick Google didn't turn up much but I didn't dig either.

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[Shay]

Their website says they have a retractable cover that works in conjunction. Curious what that install detail looks like. Assume you could do a similar install detail.

Actually I was looking for their retractable cover. Wouldn't mind seeing what it runs it could be a nice combo. Anyone see a link for it? A quick Google didn't turn up much but I didn't dig either.

The bar and retractable cover are featured in this....

 

[Mymaverick2021]

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[Mymaverick2021]

Not to mention nobody even tells you what the price is but I'm sure it aint cheap

 

[Dbarr]

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