Installation Manual
Tech Tip 2 (SPACER SHIMS 72” X 1.5”):
If your BAKFlip came with Spacer Shims in the kit, you may need them.
Spacer Shims are included with BAKFlip rails to adjust how tight the cover will fit between the rail opening. These
are typically included on trucks models that come standard with a painted bed rail and no plastic bed cap protectors.
1 If you are installing the BAKFlip rails against a plain painted rail (or spray on liner) then you should apply the
spacer shims to the vertical clamping surface of the BAKFlip rail before clamping to the truck (see Fig 4).
2 If your truck has plastic bed cap protector then the spacer shims may not be necessary.
Although, Spacer Shims may be used to adjust the cover to fit tighter in the opening. This can
ensure latches engage the rail fully or to ensure a more watertight installation.
3 If the cover will not rest in the opening on the BAKFlip rails, them remove one or
both Spacer Shims accordingly. Spray on liners may only require removing the
spacer shim on one side which will not affect appearance or operation.
*REFER TO THE GUIDE ON THE BACK PAGE TO DETERMINE IF
YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS SPACER SHIMS.
IMPORTANT: READ FIRST
SPACING & SHIMMING SHEET
Thank you for your recent purchase of a BAKFlip Truck Bed Cover,
enclosed are both Spacer and Angle Shims to ensure a proper
installation. Please refer to the guide on the back page to determine
if your vehicle needs shims and where to position them.
Tech Tip 1 (ANGLE SHIMS 6.25” x .5”):
Installing the BAKFlip rails square to the truck bed rail is
the key to a successful installation. Please note:
FIG 1: Some trucks have an indentation in the lower
section of the bed rail (adding angle shims to the
truck bed rail will be necessary). Position an angle
shim at each clamp position.
FIG 2: Some trucks have a tapered clamping surface
on the truck bed rail (adding angle shims to the
truck bed rail will be necessary). Position
an angle shim at each clamp position.
FIG 3: Some trucks have a square bed rail
(no angle shims needed).
When needed, the angle shims are applied to the
truck bed rail to prevent the BAKFlip rail from tilting
when clamped in place. A squarely clamped rail ensures
proper latching and sealing of the cover.
*SEE ILLUSTRATIONS AND REFER TO THE GUIDE
ON THE BACK PAGE TO DETERMINE IF YOUR
VEHICLE NEEDS ANGLE SHIMS AND PROPER
PLACEMENT AS NEEDED.
ANGLE
SHIMS
FIG 4:
SPACER SHIM
TAPPERED
RAIL
INDENTED
RAIL
SQUARE
RAIL
FIG 3:
FIG 2:
FIG 1: