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Old 01-07-2017, 05:33 PM   #21
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I might look into replacing mine with bolts and anchors. I always check them pre-trip and at fuel stops. Now and again I find one or two popped loose. This bugs me as I don't want to break or loose one of the covers. Ideally I'd like to have the same bolt head size as the stabilizer jacks.
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Old 01-07-2017, 07:57 PM   #22
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You are not adjusting them correctly if they are coming out or undone. I have had not problems after adjusting mine properly. Some were not put together correctly either. 12,000 miles now with no problems.

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Old 01-16-2017, 06:10 PM   #23
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Anyone know where I can get replacements for these clips?



We lost one going down the road last weekend and would like to have a few spares on hand.
This is the front cover on my 2016 with a gopro camera on the tailgate of the pickup. This will show why the clips are failing, thanks for looking.

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Old 01-28-2017, 10:34 AM   #24
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Whats the function of the washers?
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Old 01-28-2017, 11:11 AM   #25
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Moves the expansion part of the rubber in a better position and stabilizes it. Expansion must be adjusted by turning the nut a little on the end of the expansion rubber. When handle is moved over center rubber should expand so the fit is snugged holding the panel well.

I do not think this is done at the factory. Some have no washers also. These keep the expansion rubber from expanding outside the holes.

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is the correct expansion fasteners. (Swell Series) They can be ordered on Amazon @ $10.50 each.

If the factory would install and adjust these before they left the property most of these problems would never arise. Albeit- its is an easy fix and the Swell fasteners are not terribly expensive.

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Old 01-28-2017, 12:08 PM   #26
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Thx and to be sure I understand. The expansion/swell portion should all be inside or partially?

I think the problem with mine has been the quasi locknuts. I am constantly tightening them.
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Old 01-29-2017, 09:01 AM   #27
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They should all be inside. This is the order--nut--rubber swell--two washers same size as rubber swell before before clamped.

Adjust nut so swell fits good and snug when handle is clamped down thus swelling the rubber.

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