I've just purchased a new topper, and the more I think about it the
less I know about them. The factory is providing double-sided tape and
clamps to mount the thing, and I know how to get it on.
What I am less certain of is whether there are alternative methods that
would provide for easier installation and removal of the top. I assume
that when the time come to pull the top off I will have to cut the tape
through it's middle and then clean the sticky sides off of both the
truck and the underside of the topper.
My truck is to be Line-X'd soon, and I'm planning on spraying over the
rails. I'm hoping there is a product someone knows of that may be
similar to weather-stripping that would stick solely to the topper
rather than the rails of the truck.
If anyone can give me some tips or tricks for a quick installation and
removal of a fiberglass topper, I would appreciate it! Thanks kindly.
Budd Cochran - 09 Mar 2006 15:26 GMT
My suggestion would be to turn the topper upside down on a blanket in the
yard and put single sided foam tape (*from an auto parts store) on the
topper. Then when you take it off the truck, the Liner won't have ugly tape
all around it.
The double sided tape can be saved for some other project you'll never be
taking apart again.

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> I've just purchased a new topper, and the more I think about it the
> less I know about them. The factory is providing double-sided tape and
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> If anyone can give me some tips or tricks for a quick installation and
> removal of a fiberglass topper, I would appreciate it! Thanks kindly.
Nosey - 09 Mar 2006 16:04 GMT
> I've just purchased a new topper, and the more I think about it the
> less I know about them. The factory is providing double-sided tape
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> If anyone can give me some tips or tricks for a quick installation and
> removal of a fiberglass topper, I would appreciate it! Thanks kindly.
I've never used double sided tape, just single sided padded tape. Be careful
around the stake pockets in the bed. If the cap seal doesn't completely
cover the stake pocket holes you will get a water leak there. Some clear
packaging tape cut neatly and placed over the stake holes will seal them and
doesn't look bad. The lift door on the cap will likely rub the paint off
your tailgate where the rubber seal makes contact. You can get an
inexpensive tailgate guard that will prevent that or get the Line-X applied
low enough on the tailgate to protect it. Make sure you have clearance
between the cap and the cab or the cap will hit the back of the cab when the
truck frame flexes.

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