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Swing case installation with tonneau cover

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by D_Roc, Oct 8, 2021.

  1. Oct 8, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    Does anyone have a swing case installed with a tri-fold tonneau cover? I have the gator tri-fold which has locking handles that hang down 4". From bed to bottom of handle I have 15.5" clearance. I found a low profile swing case that is 14.25" tall but was unsure as to how high off of the bed they mount or how much clearance they require. I have emailed multiple times and only get a response with the dimensions of the box itself so just wondered if anyone has installed with a similar tonneau. Thanks for your help and assistance
     
  2. Oct 8, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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    Bump, Anybody? Someone has to have run into this same situation. I'm a contractor so always have loosey goosey tools and ratchet straps floating around I'd love to put in one of these if they'd work. Kind of disappointed the manufacturer wasn't more of a help.
     
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    I'm sure this isn't helpful but I have a 1st Gen (but using the 2nd Gen swingcase) but I was able to tuck my pull handle behind the case. Maybe this is an option for you as well??


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  5. Oct 18, 2021 at 4:11 PM
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    Thank you! This is very helpful and I greatly appreciate you taking the time to offer your assistance. It looks like it will work even though it doesn't clear the handle, looks like it would simply have to be swung open to access the handle. I found a company that replied (not a generic email response) so am considering purchasing one and trying it. Worse case I could return it and just be out the return shipping. :notsure:
    Again, I really do appreciate your time and assistance!
     
  6. Nov 27, 2021 at 5:49 AM
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    Figured I should update this in the event anyone else had same dilemma. Finally just caved and purchased one. They WILL fit with roughly 1/4" - 1/2" clearance from the handle. Not much but it does clear.
    One major downside is when it is swung outward in furthest position the lid hits the tonneau. PITA when you open it and it hits the tonneau and falls back down, you have to hold the lid open which makes digging for stuff inconvenient. :annoyed:
     
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