Having an issue with my Leer Cap

[Phylodog]

I bought my cap second hand a month or so ago and I'm having an issue. The tailgate end of the cap does not want to stay drawn in where it should be on the bed. As a result I can usually only get one side to latch/lock. Last week I loosened the bolts, pulled the sides in together with a ratchet strap and tightened the bolts back down as tightly as I felt comfortable. This morning I noticed it has spread back out again.

Anyone experienced this? I don't know how long this cap was sitting on the ground or on a trailer somewhere so it's very possible that spread it apart. The only thing I can think of is to drill a new hole through both the cap and the bed rail and bolt it together but I'd really rather not do that if I can find a workaround.

 

[avantiguy]

I'm not sure how you are attaching your cap but these have kept my ARE from spreading although I'm using six clamps.

 

[Joes1500]

They all will walk around eventually.

If you are going to have it on for the life of the truck, then get it where you want it , drill six holes and bolt it down.

 

[NorthStar1]

Yep, bolt it down. I did this for my last two caps and it worked perfectly. This time around I purchased a SnugTop Rebel with the integrated Hidden Mounting System - ("J" Hooks) - No Drilling Mounting System. That is the cat's meow for securing a canopy to your truck. They are J hooks integrated into the base of the canopy which tighten up to secure the canopy to the truck. That baby hasn't moved a centimeter since it was installed.

http://www.snugtop.com/product/rebel