Do TruXedo Tonneau Cover Clamps Get Torqued to Certain Specifications?

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How much can i torque these clamps to?

asked by: Dustin D

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The Replacement Mounting Clamps for Truxedo Tonneau Covers # TX1703561 work with covers such as the TruXedo TruXport # TX297601. According to the directions there is not a specific amount of torque that needs to be applied to the clamps, they only need to be tightened until snug as you can see in the accompanying photo I've provided.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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