Triangular bed support brackets.

[davedecaprio11]

I have a 2022 Limited with a multifunction tailgate and would like to remove the triangular bed support brackets to install a fiberglass tonneau. I am aware there are other covers that will work, and I've read the threads pertaining to this issue. I have considered all the opinions on structural issues and have considered the RightOn brackets as well. I would like to hear opinions on this just one last time with some additional input on my use of the truck. Its going to be use for some retirement road trips, two or 3 times a year, and the most action the bed will likely is some luggage from time to time. When not on road trips it will be used for very light duty occasionally , more than likely the grandkids bikes. With that in mind, I would appreciate any thoughts out there on weather or not you would remove them to install the fiberglass cover. I'm leaning hard to remove them, just need a little push one way or the other.

Thanks

 

[ekaz]

They are there to prevent the sides of the bed from flexing due to the MFT, I wouldn't remove them completely. I'd hate for you to at some point need to leave the cover and/or tailgate down and end up tweaking your bed.

 

[davedecaprio11]

They are there to prevent the sides of the bed from flexing due to the MFT, I wouldn't remove them completely. I'd hate for you to at some point need to leave the cover and/or tailgate down and end up tweaking your bed.

Appreciate that!

 

[SASK_RT]

I have a 2022 Limited with a multifunction tailgate and would like to remove the triangular bed support brackets to install a fiberglass tonneau. I am aware there are other covers that will work, and I've read the threads pertaining to this issue. I have considered all the opinions on structural issues and have considered the RightOn brackets as well. I would like to hear opinions on this just one last time with some additional input on my use of the truck. Its going to be use for some retirement road trips, two or 3 times a year, and the most action the bed will likely is some luggage from time to time. When not on road trips it will be used for very light duty occasionally , more than likely the grandkids bikes. With that in mind, I would appreciate any thoughts out there on weather or not you would remove them to install the fiberglass cover. I'm leaning hard to remove them, just need a little push one way or the other.

Thanks

There are aftermarket brackets to replace the factory ones to allow clearance for covers:
Right On Bracket

 

[davedecaprio11]

There are aftermarket brackets to replace the factory ones to allow clearance for covers:
Right On Bracket

I've got them, but I'm told the fiberglass covers will not work with them either. Looks like I'm going with the Retrax Pro XR. It will work with the brackets from Right ON. Just can't convince myself to remove the factory brackets after reviewing all the comments on the subject. Thanks