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Can RetraxONE MX Side Rails Be Changed Out for XR T-Slot Rails on 2016 Ram 2500 6-1/2' bed  

Updated 03/28/2025 | Published 11/03/2021

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I have a 2016 Ram 2500 64inch bed. I have the RetraxOne MX Cover Pt# 60232, will the XR Side Rails work with this cover? I would really like to add the function of the T-Slot rails to my truck

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Yes, you can replace the side rails on a RetraxONE MX Hard Tonneau Cover with the RetraxONE XR Hard Tonneau Cover Rails to gain the t-slots. For a 2016 Ram 2500 6-1/2' bed you'll need the Replacement Side Rails for Retrax XR Series Hard Tonneau Covers part # RTX59FR.

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Eldon

3/28/2025

Hi, I had a Retrax IX tonneau cover and I want to replace the side rails to T-slot one. Is it available to do it?

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Jon G.

3/28/2025

@Eldon You should be able to. You'll need to reach out to Retrax directly (https://realtruck.com/contact-us/) as we don't carry that cover, but they'll be able to help you out!

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