INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5
STEP 6: INSTALLING THE KICKSTANDS
STEP 7: LUBRICATING & PLACING THE SWEEP SEALS
Install the kickstands at the tailgate ends of the rails (FIG. 6A). Loosely fasten the kickstand assembly to the clamp grip, on the side of
the grip where the pivot foot will land on the flattest section of the bed wall. Rotate the assembly so that the kickstand will push as
squarely as possible against the bed wall (FIG. 6B), then tighten the wing nut. If the assembly is not positioned squarely against the bed
wall, the assembly will rotate out of position, or the foot or knob can dislodge when the rail is flexed or loaded (FIG. 6C).
Run the adjusting bolt inward toward the bed wall, putting some pressure on the foot, the continue running the bolt inward using the
knob until the rail is visually level. The adjusting bolt can be removed and the base flipped 180 degrees to adjust for varying clearance
with the bed wall (FIG. 6D). Verify the BTR dimension after the rails are leveled (STEP 4, FIG 4A & 4B).
Locate the sweep seals (rubber weather strips) on the rails. Open the
provided 303 brand protectant sponge pack (find it adhered to the
underside of the top cover lid) and wipe the underside of the sweep
seal and the top of the wear strip on each rail.
Extend the cover to the tailgate. Use an Allen Wrench if needed to
carefully draw out the sweep seal (seal should be angled outwards
toward the cover—not rolling in toward the bed rail). (Fig 7A)
Proper care and placement of the sweep seal will ensure smooth oper-
ation of the cover. Alcohol, petroleum or silicone based cleaners such
as Armor-All® should be avoided and ARE NOT recommended for our
covers.
FIG. 7A
FIG. 6A
FIG. 6B
FIG. 6D
FIG. 6C
Kickstand Base
Longer Orientation
Shorter Orientation
Flipping Base
