Using Front Clamps as Replacements for Rear Clamps on Extang Solid Fold Tonneau Cover

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Im not crazy about the spring loaded clamps near the tailgate. Will the front clamps fit as a replacement for the spring loaded clamps? It looks like they are both the same shape. Thinking about ditching the springs if the fronts work as a replacement. I just bought a Solid Fold 2.0 for my Ram 1500.

asked by: Greg A

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my Extang representative, who tells me that is would be perfectly acceptable to use replacement cab clamp assemblies in place of the tail clamp assembly. The clamps are sold individually as part # EX42FJ.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Extang a while back about the install of the front clamp for Trifecta Cover part #EX1034 and he said that you need to disconnect the screws from the crossbow of the cover so that it will drop down and the cab clamp assembly…

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Answer 2

The Replacement Jaw Grip Clamp for Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Tonneau Covers #EX1035 and front clamp #EX42FJ have a very basic design of a bolt with a nut on the end. You will remove the hinge cap or latch pocket cover from the cover and simply slide out…

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Answer 3

I did not catch exactly what tonneau cover you are referring to but the photo you attached makes me think you have the Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Hard Tonneau Cover. If that is the case then what you are going to want to do is replace the cab clamps with…

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Using Front Clamps as Replacements for Rear Clamps on Extang Solid Fold Tonneau Cover

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