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Replaces the tail clamp assembly for your Extang Solid Fold, Solid Fold 2.0, or Trifecta tonneau cover. Includes 1 complete tail clamp assembly.
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Note: For 1999 and newer Ford Super Dutys you will need replacement tail clamp EX1042
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're going to take a quick look at the replacement tail clamp assembly for Extang, Solid Fold and Trifecta tonneau covers. This is going to be that retracting clamp for your tonneau cover, it's going to replace that tail clamp assembly so that's going to be the one towards the back on your Extang Solid Fold, the Fold 2.0 or the Trifecta truck bed covers. It's going to just easily install onto your system by clamping on there. So, you'll see we'll have our spring inside to give us the tension that we need to get our clamp tightened down.Now, for the 1999 and newer Ford Super Duty's you will need a different clamp, that'll be the EX1042 replacement tail clamp. You can also find that here at etrailer.com. One last thing I wanted to mention about this is that it's made in the USA and as far as our dimensions, it's going to be about 6 1/2" overall, about 1 3/4 " wide, and going to the top of that clamp there is going to be about 1 1/2" tall.That's going to do it for our quick look at the replacement tail clamp assembly for Extang, Solid Fold and Trifecta tonneau covers..
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (402 Customer Reviews)
Replaces the tail clamp assembly for your Extang Solid Fold, Solid Fold 2.0, or Trifecta tonneau cover. Includes 1 complete tail clamp assembly.This isn't the first time I've ordered from etrailer. This time for Extang replacement clamps. Perfect fit and on time delivery. Can't ask for more than that. Looking forward to doing business with etrailer for my future needs
The perfect replacement part for my Tonneau Cover. Really appreciated the updates and feedback as I waited for my product to ship. Such great customer service! Highly recommend ordering from etrailer.com.
The Replacement clamp are working just like the original ones that came with the Tonneau cover. They were ever easy to install.
Other than having to cut the rail they fit in they work great. I cut the rail in the center of the channel so it really has no affect on day to day use.
The replacement spring latch, P/N1035, is the exact replacement part. Unfortunately, these latches are mounted into the rail assemble during the Solid Fold 2.0 assembly. Once in place you cannot replace it without considerable time and expense. This assumes your cover is out of warranty as my 11 years old cover.
The photos below show an original clamp and a newly installed replacement clamp. The original has the rubber pad in place and the replacement does not.
To facilitate the install I determined that a portion of the rail must be removed. The clamp rides inside the rail on guides which after removing the retaining block became fully visible. I marked the width of the circular retainers on the clamp onto the rail and using a high speed Dremel tool cut the aluminum rail to a width and length that allowed the replacement spring clamp to be inserted. Once the retaining block was reattached it locked the clamp onto position.
This process removed about 0.5 inches length and 0.125 inch width from both sides of the aluminum rail. The replacement photo shows about 0.0825 inch (1/16) of the cutout remains uncovered but this gap doesn't interfere in operation or function of the spring latch.
This fix cost $10. My local Extang installer thought his tech would take 2 to 3 hours to disassemble the cover and install the new part. Cost estimate $250.
If you look close it's not pretty, but it works just fine.
would definitely order again. Easy to install and easy to lock your cover.
Exact fit for tri-fold Extang bed cover...cover is 13 years old, still like new...glad these parts are still available
Great customer service for parts.
Thank you.
Looks like an exact fit, would have liked to have seen installation instructions, however, that's what YouTube is for. :)
shipping was fast, but pricey.
Excellent! Exact replacement for my co ver.
Perfect replacement product.
It was easy to install, the ones before came off when tonneau cover pop off on the interstate. So I'd replaced them. I'm in the process of repairing the cover.
Working good I almost 1 year ago but this
Excellent conditions
Exactly what I ordered,prompt delivery good packaging. Thank you.
Ordered part and was not in stock. Was informed as soon as it was and then informed when shipped. Tracking number provided worked good. Great communication. Will return!
The part was the right one and fit great, I would buy it again if I needed it. Thanks for all your help…
This is the second one I purchased, couldn’t be happier.
Great product, perfect replacement for original. Fast delivery!
This clamp appears to be exactly like the original. There appears to be no easy way to install the replacement as the track into which it fits is apparently sealed into the cover. I ground a wide spot in the track rails near the center and slipped the replacement in. This seemed to work just fine and did not seem to effect the operation of the clamp or the cover. If there is a fault, it would be in the original design of the cover with no practical way to replace the clamps. I would like to see installation instructions accompany the product, especially if there is a technique that wasn't apparent to me.
Jim M.
7/22/2017
It has been a year and everything is just ducky. No problems whatsoever. This part is at least as good as the original.
Its been a year since adding this to my truck. Its been robust, and still working wel.
Part arrived quickly as ordered/ Turns out I didn't actually need it. Didn't examine the cover carefully enough. I kept it for future use.
Perfect!! Absolutely perfect by all mea ns!!
Jahlion
2/17/2024
Solid!!!! This product was easy to install, and even stronger than the original ones! It’s solid! An absolute money saver!
As always product is how it was described and arrived quickly. That is why I like doing business with your company
Perfect fit
This was exactly the part I required for my tonneau cover. The problem I encountered was installing it. There seems to be no way of inserting it into the tract without forcing it. I ended up breaking it unfortunately. However, if there is a way of installing it which I overlooked, this is the correct part.
Victoria B.
2/27/2020
For the SolidFold 2.0, there is a door at the end of the channel that can be removed, similar to the way a battery cover on a tv remote can be removed, and then the old clamp can be removed and the new one installed. For covers like the original Solid Fold and Trifecta that have a metal channel that span the width of the cover, an access spot will need to be opened up in the middle of the channel. Extang recommends covering a 6 inch section with masking tape and marking a 1 inch wide slot on both sides. Using something such as a dremel or tin snips, remove the marked section of the track edge to notch out an access point. With the section of track edge removed, the old clamp can be removed and the new one installed.
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Harold
9/9/2024
Was working great,when I sold the truck about two months ago.