Bakflip Drain Tubes
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Bakflip Drain Tubes
Ok, this is really simple. Instead of drilling or cutting, I bought some plastic 90's from lowes for about $2.00 for two and I cut them down a bit so that the bakflip rails will drain into the stake pockets. I used 3/4 but I think 1/2 would be better. I had to heat and use some soap to slip it on, but not that big of a deal either way. Had this idea for a while and I think it worked out pretty good.
This is what I started with.
Cut with a battery trim saw and a razon knife.
Drivers side installed.
Broader view.
This is what I started with.
Cut with a battery trim saw and a razon knife.
Drivers side installed.
Broader view.
Last edited by hllon4whls; 04-05-2008 at 02:41 PM.
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Originally Posted by sledger
How well do you guys like the bakflip system? I have been looking at them because i like how they fit when down. Just wondering.
I like the fact that you can have taller items in the bed, that it doest take any practical bed space when open and can be removed with 2 thumb screws.
I also like that its basically flush and there is no hardware on the top side. Once the tailgate is locked, it's locked.
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#7
Originally Posted by sledger
How well do you guys like the bakflip system? I have been looking at them because i like how they fit when down. Just wondering.
I ended up doing the exact thing for my drain tubes as well. (Before this thread, but after the hint from hllon4whls... )
I wonder if Mike187 got the shim situation sorted out..
Anyway, so far IMHO
Cheers,
Bob P.
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#8
Sorry to revive an old thread but I have a couple questions regarding routing the drain tubes into the stake pockets.
I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my first truck...a 2010 FX4 Luxury Screw. I plan on getting the Bakflip HD cover and Line X. I would really like to route the drain tubes through the stake pockets as shown in this thread, I would just like to know if this poses any potential issues? Do the stake pockets just drain right through to the bottom of the bed?
Also, should I drill the holes before or after I get the Line X installed? Is one way any better than the other?
Thanks in advance for any help and I look forward to joining the community here!
I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my first truck...a 2010 FX4 Luxury Screw. I plan on getting the Bakflip HD cover and Line X. I would really like to route the drain tubes through the stake pockets as shown in this thread, I would just like to know if this poses any potential issues? Do the stake pockets just drain right through to the bottom of the bed?
Also, should I drill the holes before or after I get the Line X installed? Is one way any better than the other?
Thanks in advance for any help and I look forward to joining the community here!
#9
I'm on my 2nd Bakflip - the first having been ripped from the truck in a weird high wind situation and Bakflip replaced it despite being well out of warranty - speaks to their customer service. There's a old thread of mine here that describes it if curious.
I love mine - I've traveled cross country with luggage in the bed and come out perfectly dry despite pouring rains. I have a Roush spoiler on the tailgate and the flexible rubber lip of the Bakflip makes a great tight seal - it's the only tonneau that I know of that will work with a spoiler like that.
Now, this does cause a small, 1/2 to 3/4 inch square hole right at the corner of the tailgate. Some moisture can get in there but it's an easy mod to just plug that with a small piece of weather stripping.
The BakFlip seems to me far and away the most adaptable tonneau cover there is.
As for this thread - I just cut my drain hoses short and bent them into the stake pocket holes --- the hose crimps but not completely closed and so far not enough moisture has had to flow thru that it's been a problem....
BUT - I love the OPs solution and it's now on my to do list. Thanks for sharing that!
I love mine - I've traveled cross country with luggage in the bed and come out perfectly dry despite pouring rains. I have a Roush spoiler on the tailgate and the flexible rubber lip of the Bakflip makes a great tight seal - it's the only tonneau that I know of that will work with a spoiler like that.
Now, this does cause a small, 1/2 to 3/4 inch square hole right at the corner of the tailgate. Some moisture can get in there but it's an easy mod to just plug that with a small piece of weather stripping.
The BakFlip seems to me far and away the most adaptable tonneau cover there is.
As for this thread - I just cut my drain hoses short and bent them into the stake pocket holes --- the hose crimps but not completely closed and so far not enough moisture has had to flow thru that it's been a problem....
BUT - I love the OPs solution and it's now on my to do list. Thanks for sharing that!
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2009 F-150 5.5' SuprerCrew Bakflip G2 Drain Tubes Installation
Does anyone know if mm 2009 F150 SuperCrew 5.5' bed has pre-drilled holes in my stake pockets that I would be able to drain my tubes from my bakflip into those, or would I have to drill my stake pockets? Also I have a stock bed liner, that I would like to leave in so I dont really want to remove that....Any other ideas for where to run the tubes if this is not a good idea?
On another question, does anyone know where and if you can purchase the reflectors for the front of the mirrors? I currently have black plastic there and want the reflector look, but I dont want to spend the money for new mirrors with turn signals in them.
Thanks again!!!!
On another question, does anyone know where and if you can purchase the reflectors for the front of the mirrors? I currently have black plastic there and want the reflector look, but I dont want to spend the money for new mirrors with turn signals in them.
Thanks again!!!!
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