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p.s. i will never get a bedliner again, i will get a sprayin. the bedliner tailgate cover wraps around the top of the tailgate and down and it scratched to cow poo out of it down to the metal. i complained to penda for a few weeks and they finally paid to repaint the tailgate. i had the liner for a month before i got the roll-n-lock.
good luck,
robert
One thing I did change is to buy some more clear tubing and fittings and route all drains together into a single line and out through a hole in the rubber plug in the box on the left side. I just hate the idea of drilling a drain hole as the instructions said. I
Oh, and remove the piece of wood attached to the front side of the holding unit. Don't ask.
Keith
henne - wish you hadn't re-hashed that stuff about the tailgate scratches. I'm still po'd about that deal. :-( But I guess we still have you to kick around for bringing it up to us anyway. ;-))
kwanden - Thanks for the input. I have an after market bed extender from JC Whitney that I also will be installing. I like your idea of the hose routing for the water drain. I'll definitely consider it. I'm leaning towards a rubberized or carpet bedmat. Did you get an additional piece for your tailgate?
General question - did either you order you Roll-n-Locks from the factory? Or did you have a local source? Thanks again for all your help. It is greatly appreciated...
My bedmat came with a piece for the tailgate, the only pieces I didn't use were the pieces to cover the posts where the bed extender mounted.
I had THE local dealer order my R n L. At the time I got mine, you could only get dealer referrals from them, no online orders. I just liked this design because it clamped on and came with a lock for the tailgate. I'm very happy with it so far. The Da'kuda' is now like a sports car with a big trunk.
I washed my truck after installing the cover and found a small amount of water in the tailgate area.
My wife has no problems dealing with this cover. It seems like a very slick design. All the guys at work think it is very cool!!
Ben
Bookitty
Glad the guards worked out.
> profound, astute and quick response
I'll take the last two, but I feel my skull inflating a little bit at the former. I'm just glad I could give-back to you, considering how much you give to the rest of us. ;^)
On unrelated news, we've a new kitten in the house, check out the early shots here if you're interested: http://www.tertius.com/TheJumps/cats/index.html (follow the link for Mystery for new info)
-Ted
#2 How was it shipped?(shipping cost)
#3 What is your take on the strength?
#4 I know Manik mounts to the frame but how do you think it would fair with a winch?
Ok 1 more,Did you go with the black W/Amber Fire or Chrome?
P.S. Feel free to send or post some pictures if you find some time.
Allen-
Bookitty
When you drive her car the top of the guard is visible and gives you a good fix on where the nose of the vehicle is. Thus far we are happy with our purchase, and with the dealer as well. Although this dealer is in NJ, they are just across the river and are very convenient to us.
Bookitty
boo - that's the longest post I can remember from you in a [non-permissible content removed]'s age. You guys really get into this aftermaket stuff.
Bookitty
Jack: You have to love the After market stuff. To me it personalizes my rig, its only money right?LOL.
Norman: I like your solution to my "lake in my bed liner" problem. Trouble is I can't drink THAT much beer..
I don't know maybe I'll just drill a couple of holes.."Ouch"
Off topic sorry: Its to bad you don't have a camera I'd like to see some pictures of Boo. Cats are cool..I have a Ragdoll his name is "Odie". Really its my wifes, strange animals in a good way.
Allen-Out of the closet cat owner.
Check this out. www.performanceaccessories.com I e-mailed them for availability of a body lift for the quad. They replied not only with the part number (60043) but with 3 really good pix of a patriot blue quad with the lift installed. Looks great. I know yours is 4x4 but mine is 2x4. I was going to use the fabtech kit but I would need to but new wheels with different backspacing, (ouch in the pocketbook and I just really like the stock feet) well I just want to run 31 or 32 inch tires to be able to drive in deeper water and over small curbs. With the lsd 3.92 diff the 4.7 shouldn't really notice the bigger tires much. That is why I opted for the 3.92 in the first place.
It was smart of you to go with the 3.92.. 31" tires would put you at about a 3.55 so it shouldn't be a problem.
My 3.55 will be the only thing I regret when it comes down to lifting my rig... "33-35" tires will put me around 3.20, not a good ratio.
The only good thing is the gas mileage right now. I should have planned a little better for the future..Live and learn.
Allen-
okay - then why buy it???? I'm really not particularly convinced that it's anywhere near "waterproof" as they tout on their website. says it hold heavy snowdrifts without collapsing or tearing, and that may be so. however when all that snow melts it might head straight for the box! maybe kmenne has some thoughts on this. They also say in the fine print at the bottom of the manual that the cover will not prevent theft and never to store anything of valuable inside the box. i.e. a good swiss army knife might be able to cut open the vinyl top and bye-bye tools or whatever. this is the only other roll-up I have encountered besides the Pace Edwards one. Anybody else out there know of any other brands I can compare?
When I wash my truck, the only water that seems to come in is around the tailgate area, and it is minimal/tolerable.
You certainly can purchase less expensive tops, and complete locking lid systems. I have a friend who has the locking "rollup" type cover for his full size Ford, and he really likes it. Maybe that is the route for you.
I feel that this is a good cover for my needs. The design is neat, and I am anticipating a long service life from it.
http://www.rollnlock.com/
AND has very quick access features. My other concern is drilling - I simply will do anything to avoid drilling holes in this thing. Remember the old 70 model Cudas and Challengers? I have one that didn't have any holes in the rear deck (wing) or butchered interior panels (stereo stuff). To me this is a priceless find (1970 model Challenger 340/Slapstick for $12k vs. the 440 RT that was only $11k but had the wing, stereo holes, etc.), that is, one without all the 'holes.' Maybe the same for the Quad someday, who knows? My access to the bed with my snapless design LeBra cover ($179) is OK, but the thing requires some effort (and patience) in getting the slits lined up for closing, whereas the Access Roll-up has the velcro-type quick (REALLY quick) closure ability, plus a flatter 'look' than my bowed-up or 'humped look.'
Anyway, I find the regular vinyl-type (mine is a LeBra) roll-up superior in my daily use to the OEM Gullwing lid I have, or the fold-a-cover that I considered. I'm quite sure they - ANY hard lids - are better covers (particularly if you live in LA, as asta does), but I'll be darned if this Access roll-up doesn't look to be pretty good for us working types out in the sticks. A bit pricey, but hey, have you priced all the (admittedly better) hard lids? And the access to a front mounted toolbox with softer 'look' of the vinyl, plus the flutter resistance (aka flat look) over my LeBra is most appealing to an old throwback to the 70's like me. I'm going to seriously consider it, and soon. As my post way back will attest to, I am willing to try many different things (while oil prices are higher; my income as well) on this truck and report the results here. If ONE of those results helps ANY of you avoid a costly mistake, then higher pump prices for fuel will be a 'little' more palatable to you - I hope.
I am not sure of the brand of my friends roll up cover.
You should check out themaguys shoot out of various covers somewhere in this area, he really has done his homework on the topic!!
96g11: I'm glad to hear you ordered the body lift. Can't wait to see some pictures and see how it goes..I did e-mail them they said it would take the average Joe 2 days to fully install. Good luck to you.
Allen-
Find out when "their truck leaves the warehouse in CA" and make sure your parts are on the truck.
Cursed!
Gee, tempting but I will have to think about that one. It was a lot of work but worth it for me.
NORTX01QC
sorry to hear bout your problem w 4 Wheel Parts. I have used them (Houston store) many times with good results. The sales guy at 4 wheel said the parts would be shipped direct from Performance Parts to my door. I hope it works out. By the way, what kind of tonneau did you order, that is next on my wish list....or maybee I can learn to sew..hhmmmm...Oh great here we go again!
As I mentioned, I found that the molded rigid mudflaps set too low to the ground and was always hitting a parking curb, or a concrete stop. I even hit the bottom edge when in the woods, while navigating through some pretty deep holes. Also, being rigid, I was concerned about tearing up the fender flares, as they are also attached to the flares too. The rear flaps ground clearance was about 5 1/2", with no additional weight in the vehicle. The fronts approached 6" which was better.
I installed a set of 10"x14" rubber mudflaps and find that they look pretty decent. More importantly, I raised the mud flap ground clearance to 7" and also have the "forgiveness" of the rubber (not so with rigid plastic) to offer some relief even if I do happen to rub up against, or "bottom out" against something
Installed Hidden Hitch Model 87554 on new 2001 Quad.
Perfect fit with no drilling. Well hidden under bumper. Basically can only see the reciever portion when behind truck
Rhys
I agree with the flexibility of rubber flaps and your ability to place them high or low and flush or protruding out a bit. Got used to having flaps all around after 25 years of owning Volvos.
Allen-
I did check out the Westin website and downloaded their installation guide. I think the brackets they gave me just sucked. I'm going to try and weld some brackets to the frame so I don't have to use the body mount bolts.
4.7, 5 speed in six weeks or less !
I've seen the Leer canopy (bed cap) and I think
it looks kinda goofy. The only other canopy brand
I've seen on a quad is a SnugTop, which I thought
looked much better than the Leer.
Any thoughts/comments/inputs about canopy types
and availability for quads would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank You !
a $20.00 coupon available on their web site. This cover is secure, dry and very well constructed as well as painted to match the finish precisely.
Bookitty