When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Permanent. Thus the reason for the powder coat and painted hardware, etc. The fork mounts will stay there for good. I'll take the skewers and thru-axle adapter out until needed. The two fork mounts should pretty much fade away and be almost un-noticeable when not in use. I'm currently reading up and researching the **** outta how to properly drill through fiberglass skins without chipping, etc. I've gained some interesting knowledge. Most people suggest running the bits in reverse...pilot point bits that is.
In mine, when folded up against window it has a forward slant at the bottom of cover, do you think the mounts will interfere with this? It's hard to explain but the panels aren't a true 90° to the cover and are folded more forward.
In mine, when folded up against window it has a forward slant at the bottom of cover, do you think the mounts will interfere with this? It's hard to explain but the panels aren't a true 90° to the cover and are folded more forward.
If the mounts are moved as close to the cab as possible then it shouldn't interfere with the cover in the fully folded position. The Rocky Mounts that I chose are a little taller than some others; i.e. the Yakima Blockhead, which is pretty low profile and actually curves back a little. So yes, there is room.
This is how I had it on my old truck but my new one has a tonneau cover and I don't plan on buying another toolbox. Couldn't you just drill into the tonneau cover without making a bracket, or are you just being safe with a stronger support for the bike mounts.
03-22-2015, 08:16 PM
