Drilling A Pace Edwards JackRabbit Tonneau Cover Installation On A 2001 GMC Sierra Stepside

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The advertisement says its a no drill application that is not correct. Not only do you have to drill/screw sheet metal screws directly into your bed the screws strip out easily and the rail clips are slotted causing the rails to slide up and down.

asked by: Jason

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Let me start by apologizing. I check our website and I did not find any disclaimer saying the Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum and Vinyl - Black, part # 311-JRC2576, for your 2001 GMC Sierra stepside, required drilling. I did speak with someone at Pace Edwards and they did offer some trouble shooting advice for your installation.

They suggested to use the area just to the side of the slots to attach the rails. They also recommended to align everything properly, but they said it is a two person job because of your stepside bed. Get it aligned, mark the spot, and start to drill. You will not drill completely through yet, you still need to add the shims. Once the shims have been added, then you will completely install the self tapping screws. These screws should not be tightened beyond 120 inch pounds.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

Thanks for providing the photo of your truck bed, it certainly makes things easier. If you click the provided link, you can see the various tonneau covers available for your 2000 Sierra Stepside. The problem you'll run into is that all the covers…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

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