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Decked or Diamondback Truck bed covers

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by tgun, Apr 30, 2017.

  1. Apr 30, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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    tgun

    tgun [OP] New Member

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    Does anyone have any pros or cons of either the Decked system or the Diamondback truck bed cover? Thank you
     
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  2. Mar 5, 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    Case1500

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    ESP under-seat long box, OEM console safe, front and rear chrome bumper end delete with carparts.com flat black replacements, Diamondback HD bed cover. Black: AJT shift knob, Shifter gate, cup holder ring and shifter trim. Quicksand: key fob, climate control knobs, 4x4 knob, vent rings. Flat black (auto safety) "Tundra" tailgate metal letters. Trunknets 6 3/4" antenna mast. McGard tailgate lock.
    Recently installed the Diamondback HD. It is incredible. So well made and secure. I am planning a home made bed width bin for under the cab side door, and a simple storage system for groceries, etc at the tailgate end. I cannot speak to the Decked system.
     
  3. Mar 6, 2020 at 1:42 AM
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    +1 on the Diamondback. No cons other than price. I have the HD model.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2020 at 2:54 AM
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    Zero One Actual

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    I have the @DECKEDUSA system and love it. But it is hard to compare the two and ask for pros and cons about both. One is a truck bed cover that is bombproof and the other is a drawer system that still allows for use of your truck bed if you need it. So really, you need to figure out what you individually want either one for on a daily basis. Both companies are awesome and both companies have amazing customer service. Just call them directly and ask away.
     
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    One gripe I have with the diamondback is that it has been frozen shut a couple times in this mild winter we've had. Not a nissue if you park inside. But I had to use a heat gun one morning before work in order to gain access to the bed.
     
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    These two are not the same thing so comparing them is not really an option in my mind,I can understand needing both of them though for sure.

    I have been looking hard for solutions for the back of my new truck and am let down in general with the Decked stuff though as they do not even make a version for my Long Bed truck.
    In addition it looks like they waste considerable space in and around the drawers to make them stronger and more universal fitting than I think I can get by making my own drawer system for a lot less money.

    If I didn't get a fiberglass lid with the truck I would buy the Diamondback before anything else I think but now I am thinking a Shell makes more sense even if it messes with the looks of the new rig which it will to me.
     
  7. Mar 6, 2020 at 5:59 AM
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    Mickeydog

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    I live in Michigan and have the Diamondback HD also. The frozen issue is my only complaint. Otherwise I love it.
     

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