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[bsquaredMTB]

Not sure if this is a good answer but I don't think they are intended to be fully watertight. Mine leaks from the front of the bed during heavy rainfall or running through a car wash

 

[bsquaredMTB]

Are you absolutely sure the clamps are sitting in the clamp channel correctly. I had an issue where the rails were sagging but I didn't have the clamps locked in perfectly. If they are sitting in the channel properly, they should be tough to slide back and forth. That REALLY helped my fitment. Maybe you're running into the same thing

Check out this post: https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/thre...5240-installed-on-2024-tacoma.4312/post-77756

 

[bsquaredMTB]

Yes they are, and I think I actually replied to that thread at some point with the same information! Bakflip is telling me the install is correct, but the issue is the rails aren't 'ideal' in terms of the geometry of how they mount.

Good to know. I wonder if there's a solution at some point that they are working on. That's kinda lame they would put out a product before they perfected it.

 

[Goriders]

Mine has leaked a few times through the joints in heavy rain. I don’t think I have had the side rail issue before.

 

[Gator Hunter]

I have a different problem. The cover is a little too long and interferes with the tailgate opening and closing. I'm not sure how to fix the problem. My $1,400 cover is sitting in the garage.

 

[HardShellTaco]

Gosh. Thanks for the information. Once Toyota MAKES my truck, I intended to order a BakFlip and install it on delivery day. I'm not going to do that now. I hope Bak monitors this forum, because this issue is affecting purchase decisions.

 

[JayT1989]

I have the OEM Toyota branded cover made by Bakflip and have never had it leak. I understand from reading on here that the MX4 is not the same dimensions as the OEM cover and that it leaks. I know it doesn't help you as you already have the MX4 but maybe it will help someone else who is trying to decide between the 2 of them.

 

[Muaythaimountain]

Yeah same issue here. Can see light through the side rails. Even the front and back are also not water tight. But since I love in California where it doesn't rain much, I kinda just live with it. But OP please let us know if you find a good solution!

 

[Goriders]

I have the OEM Toyota branded cover made by Bakflip and have never had it leak. I understand from reading on here that the MX4 is not the same dimensions as the OEM cover and that it leaks. I know it doesn't help you as you already have the MX4 but maybe it will help someone else who is trying to decide between the 2 of them.

Mines the OEM one as well. Per above I just get leaking at the joints if there’s a monsoon.

 

[Sundrasj]

Yes mine is the exact same, I didn’t really purchase the cover for it to be waterproof, I just wanted security and to keep items from flying out, but it is quite annoying the fit is not perfect, I think really the only way to sort it out would be to have them make wider panels but I doubt they are going to do that or send them out

 

[BIGPZA]

I have an X2 that I've been somewhat disappointed by, mostly for customer service reasons. The company definitely feels like it's flying by the seat of it's pants and just doing their best to hold it together. I was lucky in the sense that mine was machined well enough to provide a 99.5% water tight seal.

If I had your issue, I think I'd pick up a tube of black exterior caulk and hit the joints with that. I think it'd give you a more polished look than that silicone putty would.

 

[realbert]

I too have the Toyota version of the cover and while some water gets into my 6' bed from heavy rain or the aggressive car wash, it's fine. It's a truck. I keep some essentials in a water-resistant Plano box just in case. I'm really happy with the cover.

 

[BIGPZA]

Yea I just tried the putty this weekend, and well, it doesn't look that good. I was trying to avoid caulk as it's more of a permanent solution, but it may be one of my last options. I have ordered 1 more style gasket from amazon that hopefully can help!

That's the beauty of it, it only looks permanent. If you ever need to remove it, all you'll need is a razor blade, one of those plastic caulk removal tools, and about a half hour. It's tedious, but it's easy. Just need to be sure to select an exterior product that will work well for the temperatures you experience in your area.

Good luck with the gasketing you're trying next.

 

[BIGPZA]

I guess it depends on your definition of extremely difficult, haha. I would expect most of it to remove really easily, but I'm sure there's going to be a handful of spots on the top bed molding that you'll need to spend some time on to get it back to factory, if you ever need to remove the cover.

I know Dap makes a product called SEAL N PEEL that's made for applications like sealing drafts after installing a window air conditioner. It's designed to be temporary so it removes really easily compared to other caulk. I know I've seen clear, not sure about black.

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