how many of you guys run those 2 bars (ribs) daily? is it a problem to not use them on the highway/high speed? does it "flutter" more?

 

Mine are always on... Never really thought to take them off!

I would think that it would flutter at highway speeds without them, though. They take up alot of slack.

 

I always have mine in. I've seen pics without and it looks good but I think mine would be too "loose" without them.

 

i never did either until just now when i saw someone's L without them and it looked pretty clean! however having them on for 5-6 months now i dont know if the toneau will be too loose to run w/o...we'll see...

hope not...i dont haul much and want to shed a little more weight

 

I busted the spring in one one time and had to drive 45 mins to Edmonton to get a new one at the dealer (normally a 1 1/2 drive in a normal vehicle) and those Tonneau Covers whip like a co*k sucker without those bars.
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Are you sure it was a stock cover on the other guys truck ?

I have an access cover (smooth finish with no visible rails) but thats an aftermarket part.

I would bet that with no rails at all you will tear it up pretty fast.

 

I tried driving around with no bars... its a no no. It was flapping uncontrollably. Almost felt like it was gonna just rip right off the bed.

-Mike

 

Never thought about removing them.... Guess I will think about it now...

PEaCE............. Happy Holidays

 

yea a spring popped out in mine too! the rivet actually popped out so now there is nothing to really hold it in. right now i just have a similar sized rivet pounded in but one of these days i'll get it done right. it's not a big deal since i hardly ever take the bars off and when on the spring is held in pretty tight....