Pace Edwards Switchblade Metal Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover - Aluminum - Black

Pace Edwards Tonneau Covers - 311-SMC0404

You can install this retractable, hard tonneau cover on your vehicle in about 10 minutes, and you can remove it just as quickly for full bed access. Heavy-gauge aluminum panels with silicone hinges help protect your cargo from the elements.

Features:

• Custom-fit, retractable tonneau cover protects your cargo and your vehicle's bed from the elements
• Cover can be installed or completely removed by 1 person in approximately 10 minutes
  • Requires only a wrench and screwdriver - no drilling
• Retractable design offers easy access to your bed
  • Pinch grips underneath rear plate automatically retract cover when squeezed
  • Tension spring allows cover to open smoothly
  • Stored cover won't restrict rear window visibility
• Integrated pull strap lets you deploy cover quickly
  • Closed cover secures truck bed when used in conjunction with locked tailgate
• Space-saving canister protects retracted cover from the elements to extend life of cover
  • Compact, angled design allows for maximum useable cargo space in bed
  • Drain tubes funnel water from canister out through hole in truck bed floor
• Low-profile cover sits inside truck bed rails for a flush look
  • Aerodynamic style reduces wind drag and helps to improve gas mileage
• Black vinyl fabric bonded to rigid aluminum panels offers a seamless, stylish look
• Weather-resistant materials keep water and debris from entering the truck bed
  • Foam seal installs under rails and canister at bulkhead
  • Large seal at the rear of the bed closes the gap between the cover and tailgate
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Canister dimensions: 9-1/4" tall x 9-3/4" deep
• 2-Year limited warranty

The Switchblade retractable hard tonneau cover provides you with security and weather protection for your truck bed, easy accessibility to your cargo, and the flexibility to haul large items that require full bed capacity whenever needed. You can install the cover without assistance in approximately 10 minutes, and you can completely remove it from your vehicle's bed just as quickly. The tonneau deck is constructed of a vinyl fabric top sheet that is bonded to rigid aluminum panels, combining the seamless appearance of a soft cover with the security features of a hard cover.

Simple, 1-Person Installation

To install the cover, set the canister on the bulkhead of your truck. Make sure that it's square with your bed. Bolt the side rails to the tabs on the canister.

Secure the rails to your truck bed side rails using 2 clamps per side. Slide the clamp onto the rail, flip the pivot arm up so it is under the bed rail lip, and tighten the clamp in place with the twist knob. Shims are included for trucks with tapered beds.

Each clamp at the tailgate end of the rails has a supplemental kickstand to help level the rails and prevent overtightening during installation. To install the kickstand, simply slide it into the grip handle at the bottom of the clamp. Rotate the kickstand so the foot rests squarely against the side wall of the truck bed, and tighten in place.

Mount the top cover plate to the canister with the included hardware. Attach the drain tubes to the canister and route each tube out of the OEM drain holes in the floor of your bed.

To hold the pull strap off the floor of your truck bed, apply the adhesive hook-and-loop fastener strip onto the underside of a rail at your desired location.

Remove or Reinstall in 10 Minutes

After the initial installation, the tonneau cover can be completely removed or reinstalled in approximately 10 minutes. The Switchblade is great for whenever you need to haul large items that require full bed capacity from front to back and side to side. After your large haul is complete, you can easily reinstall the cover to protect your truck bed again.

To utilize your entire truck bed, detach the canister from the side rails by removing the bolts on either side with a wrench. Then take the side rails off your truck by removing the clamps with the same wrench. Wrap the pull-strap around the canister and use it to lift the canister off your vehicle.

Retractable Cover with Built-In Pull Strap

To retract the Switchblade, simply squeeze the pinch grips located underneath the cover near the center of the tailgate to activate a heavy-duty tension spring. The spring automatically retracts the cover into the canister at the bulkhead of your truck bed. This provides quicker, easier access to your truck bed when compared with manual retractable covers that have no spring-loaded assist.

A built-in pull strap helps you extend the cover over your bed. As you pull, the tonneau will glide smoothly along tracks in the side rails until it reaches the tailgate and secures in place. You can also use the rear plate of the tonneau cover to pull it closed.

Compact, Angled Canister

The cover retracts into a canister located at the front of your truck bed, giving you unrestricted visibility out of your rear window. The canister also protects the stored cover from the elements. And the compact, angled design allows for maximum clearance for your tools and cargo.

Water Management System

The Switchblade rails feature a water management system that channels excess water into the canister. This prevents water from getting into your bed or freezing in your tonneau cover rails during cold temperatures. Drain tubes attached to the bottom of the canister remove water through the OE drain holes in the floor of your truck bed.

Flush-Mount Design

The black powder-coated side rails sit 1/8" above your truck bed rails for a flush appearance. This low-profile design is aerodynamic to reduce wind drag, and it helps to improve gas mileage when the cover is closed.

Stylish and Heavy-Duty Construction

The Switchblade deck is constructed of a vinyl top layer bonded to heavy-duty aluminum slats. This ArmorTek deck looks like a soft tonneau cover with no visible seams, but has the strength and security of a hard tonneau cover. A large seal at the rear of the bed closes the gap between the cover and tailgate to create a barrier to prevent water from entering the truck bed.

Security

The Switchblade provides excellent protection for your cargo when used in conjunction with a closed and locked tailgate. Both the pinch grips and pull strap are located underneath the rear plate, which makes them inaccessible when your truck bed is closed. The heavy-gauge aluminum panels are better at preventing theft when compared with soft covers that can be cut or punctured with a knife. The panels are also more effective at preventing theft than tri-fold hard tonneau covers because the panels cannot be pried open at any point along the rails.

SMC0404 Pace Edwards Switchblade Metal Retractable Hard Truck Cover - Aluminum - Black

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

• 1988 - 2000 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup 8 Foot Bed
• 1988 - 2000 GMC C/K Series Pickup 8 Foot Bed
• 1999 - 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2001 - 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2005 - 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD - 8 Foot Bed
• 2001 - 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2008 - 2013 GMC Sierra 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System
• 2014 - 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System
• 2014 - 2014 GMC Sierra 3500 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System
• 2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 HD - 8 Foot Bed
• 2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System
• 1999 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2001 - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2005 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD - 8 Foot Bed
• 2001 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2008 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System
• 2014 - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System
• 2014 - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System
• 2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 1500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2500 HD - 8 Foot Bed
• 2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 3500 - 8 Foot Bed
• 2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body 8 Foot Bed - without Cargo Management System