The BAK 450701 is the BAKFlip MX4 EZ-Lift, a hard folding tonneau cover for the Jeep Gladiator JT 5-foot bed. It is built from multi-layer aluminum over a high-density core, finished in textured matte black, and folds toward the cab so you get full bed access without removing it. The EZ-Lift assist and an oversized paddle handle that auto-unlatches as you lift make it workable one-handed, which matters when you are hauling gear at the trailhead.
Compared with a soft roll-up or a basic hard cover, the MX4 EZ-Lift is rated by the manufacturer for 400 lb of evenly distributed weight. The patented auto-latch locks as the cover closes, and self-unlatching middle panels remove the manual cable pulls found on older designs. The manufacturer also says the cover does not block the third brake light in any position, a practical point for anyone who tows or drives in traffic with a trailer hitched. Searches for a no-drill Gladiator JT hard tonneau, a one-hand EZ-Lift cover, or a 5ft bed cover that keeps the third brake light clear will lead to this part.
No. The manufacturer describes a bolt-on installation using the included tight-fit clamps, with no cutting, trimming, or drilling required.
Listings give different year ranges, including 2020 through 2025, 2020 through 2026, and 2020 through 2027. Confirm your truck's model year and bed length with the manufacturer before ordering.
The manufacturer states the cover is designed so it does not block the third brake light in any position.
The manufacturer rates the cover for 400 lb of evenly distributed weight.
The manufacturer describes a clamp-on, bolt-on installation with no cutting, trimming, or drilling. Its generic BAKFlip installation sheet stresses squaring the rails to the truck bed rail, starting at the front with the first clamp roughly 6 to 9 inches back, and seating each clamp fully into the rail slots. The same sheet notes that spacer shims may be needed when mounting against a plain painted rail or spray-on liner, and that tailgate seal condition affects watertightness. Work with a helper to handle the panels, then cycle the cover and confirm the latches engage fully before you consider the job finished.
