Lifting the Topper with 12" Stroke Linear Actuators

So..

Current setup
2016 CrewMax
Leer 100XQ
Decked Storage system.

Ive been looking into "TopperEZlift" system.
I would love to have more head room when needed.
They don't seem to have an option that would work with my Decked System so I've beenn searching around and came across 12" actuators on Amazon.

WINDYNATION 12" 12" Stroke Linear Actuator 12 Volt 12V 225 Pounds lbs Maximum Lift (Includes Mounting Brackets)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P4U556U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2TN19FHI2Z5KL&psc=1

These would work perfectly i would need to measure again how much room i have.
Right now deciding on the 12" or 8"

Has anyone done this to their topper?

I will try and add to this with pictures and a DIY if anyone else is interested..

I will order the actuators today and have a crack at installation this weekend!

Wish me luck!!

Anyone that has done something like this already with any advise they'd like to share is greatly appreciate.

TIA

 

This is what is looks like now..




This is how the Topper attaches to the bed..



There are 4 openings on each corner.
They go all the way down to the bed and is 22" from bottom to where the bed and Topper meet.
IF i use these opening and mount the actuators in there i can use a much longer actuator..

 

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another one

 

Watching closely ! Best of luck

 

Parts ordered..waiting for delivery and hopefully it's going to work out as planned. Lol