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Bakflip MX4 without drainage hoses?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Borgs, Apr 20, 2018.

  1. Apr 20, 2018 at 1:56 PM
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    I just got my bed Line-X'ed. I don't really want to drill through the freshly-coated rubber grommets in the bed for the drainage hoses. Anyone have a Bakflip not using the hoses? If so, lots of drainage in the bed? The channels seem to be covered entirely by the rubber gasket along the side of the cover so I am not sure much water would go in the hoses.

    I guess I can always re-install and wait for a rain storm, to see for myself but was interested in any quick replies.
     
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  2. Apr 20, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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    route the hose into the upper holes close to the stake pockets(bed sides)
     
  3. Apr 20, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    I'm not using the drain hoses. The only water I get is near the edges of the tailgate but not enough to get anything wet
     
  4. Apr 20, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    If you mean the holes covered by the rubber grommets, those were Line-X'ed over. I am fine with it, it looks better. My point is I didn't even want to drill through the rubber grommet. No way I would ever drill through my bed. I used to have a drop in liner and the hoses were feathered behind the liner so you didn't see them. I know, first world problems.
     
  5. Apr 20, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    Really? Good to know. I guess I will try it. I am pulling the trigger on a Diamondback I think, so this BAK will be for sale I think.
     
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  6. Apr 20, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    I was talking about these holes.

    04D4EFF3-ACFF-41B7-B23B-C96CEA740E86.jpg
     
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    I have one and do not use the hoses. It gets a little wet inside but not enough for me to worry about it. Like @SleeperTRDPro said its mostly near the edges of the tailgate
     
  8. Apr 20, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    Whoa, back the truck up and shut the front door. Do I have those?
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    it was the best picture I have at the moment.
    in that general area, I didn't have a bakflip, but an undercover flex, and used some extra hose from my rear diff mod for the drain, instead of cutting my plastics.
     
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    How much?
     
  11. Apr 20, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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    I’m not nuts. 3EDD2D3B-6B7E-438C-BB42-E0196BEEF2E5.jpg Covered by the dropped rails for the Bak cover.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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    lol
    ok yeah that wont work!:rofl:
     
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    Classic. I like to think I am pretty mechanically inclined but you stumped me for a minute. I like your setup by the way. I go between getting a DB or an Extang so I can use a rack.
     
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    DB are some beefy mofos! They get my vote.
     
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    A little of this and a little of that.

    ^^^^DB are some of the best if not the best, IMO
     
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    I used mine even with the rail drop. I had to enlarge them a bit, but it works.
     
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  17. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    Hmmm. Intrigued.
     
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    Very clean look. Nicely done.
     

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