Compatible With All Bow Soft Roll-Up Covers
Bow Replacement Bow Kit
Reinforced aluminum replacement bows in the same heavier-gauge spec used on every Bow soft cover. A bent or corroded bow is the most common reason a soft cover’s top stops sitting flat — this kit fixes that without replacing the whole cover.
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This is the part the whole brand is named after, and it’s the one part most tonneau cover companies don’t sell separately. The bow is the crossbar that spans the width of the bed underneath a soft cover, holding the vinyl top flat. On most covers, once it bends or corrodes, the standard fix is buying an entirely new cover — even though the frame, latches, and vinyl top are still perfectly fine.
This kit gives you fresh bows in the same reinforced aluminum spec used on every Bow soft cover — heavier wall thickness than standard tubing, with corrosion-resistant end caps at the mounting points where rust typically starts first.
What’s Included
Reinforced Aluminum Bows
A full set of replacement bows in the same heavier-gauge aluminum used on new Bow covers, sized to match your specific cover model.
Corrosion-Resistant End Caps
Coated end caps at the mounting points, where standard bows typically start to corrode first.
Mounting Hardware
All hardware needed to secure the new bows into the existing frame, no separate purchase required.
Install Guide
A printed installation guide walks through removing the old bows and setting the new ones evenly.
Checking Compatibility
This kit is sized for the standard bow spacing used across the Bow soft roll-up cover lineup. Bow count and spacing vary slightly by truck bed length, so check the model name on your original packaging or email us your truck and cover style and we’ll confirm the right kit before you order.
How Installation Works
- Release the vinyl top. Unsnap or loosen the top from the frame enough to access the bows underneath.
- Remove the old bows. Unbolt each bent or corroded bow from the frame.
- Position the new bows. Set each new bow into the same mounting points, evenly spaced.
- Secure the hardware. Bolt each bow down with the included mounting hardware.
- Re-attach the top and check alignment. Snap the vinyl top back over the new bows and confirm it sits flat with no sag.
Specifications
Why Replace Your Bows
- Restores a flat, rigid top without replacing the whole cover
- Same reinforced spec as new Bow covers, not a generic replacement
- Corrosion-resistant end caps outlast standard bow hardware
- Sized to match Bow’s soft cover lineup
- Far less expensive than a full cover replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my bows need replacing?
If your cover’s top no longer sits flat, has a visible sag or ripple, or you can see a bend in a bow when the cover is open, it’s time to replace them. Corrosion at the mounting ends is another sign, even if the bow still looks straight.
Will this fit my specific cover model?
Bow count and spacing vary slightly by truck bed length. Email us your cover model or truck and bed length if you want to confirm the right kit before ordering.
Do I need any special tools to install it?
No, just a basic screwdriver or drill driver — the bows bolt into the existing frame mounting points.
Can I replace just one bow instead of the whole set?
The kit is sold as a full set, but if only one bow is damaged, you can install just that one and keep the rest as spares for later.
Get Your Top Sitting Flat Again
A fresh bow kit restores a rigid, flat top in under 45 minutes.
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