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Old 05-04-2010, 10:07 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by swede View Post
The only challenge will be figuring out how to prevent the bottom front edge from hitting the box rails due to the lower swept arc as the lid opens. I'll have to think up some fancy hinge geometry for that I guess.
As long as the pivot point of the hinge is lined up with or in front of the front edge and at the top of the cover, I think it will be physically impossible for it to hit the bed rails or the cab.
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