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Diamondback Tonneau Cover

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by jeffw6236, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. Apr 6, 2018 at 7:07 PM
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    Carefully lol. I'm also a lunatic on my quad evidenced by a titanium rod in my leg which helps get it up there. Not for the faint of heart though. They make longer ramps too which is easier, I wanted to be able to close in my tailgate so opted for shorter.

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  2. Apr 6, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    I've also ratchet strapped a bunch of random things up there over the last year. Things like water heater, side steps in box, ect. Imo better to have the capacity and not need over needing and not having. Same concept with putting my quad up there. Most of time I use my tandem trailer, but for those in a hurry, not wanting to go get my trailer and put back, I will put things up on there. Also got it for it's almost theft proof and water tight capabilities.
     
  3. Apr 6, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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    Any questions feel free.

    Now, back to my cleaning products and coatings research lol.
     
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  4. Apr 6, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    That's insane lol. I love it
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2018 at 4:43 AM
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    Etc, etc, etc...
     
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    Looks tight you got a good one
     
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    Just ordered a Diamondback se!
     
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    My HD is shipping next week. Any tips on install?
     
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    U don't need it but a 2nd person helps bc 1 can stand on it while other tightens down. Besides that it ain't bad at all.
     
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    Pretty easy, apply weather stripping, tighten 4 center clamps, put the 2 end panels in. The rest is fine tuning placement.

    Tips not in the instructions is don’t over-tighten the center piece, and have someone stand in the middle on the panel at the very end when you position the poles underneath, do front and back like that.

    Then the 3 panels looking at the length of your bed from the side will be 100% horizontal, not in a slight V. After you let it sit like that for a few weeks the bed trim will flatten uninformly. For the time being it’ll take some downward pressure to close the lid (pull on the strap).

    Then you can readjust the poles so it’s easier. Someone complained before the tie downs weren’t level and they won’t be without that extra step.
     
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    Both are very solid advice.
     
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    I am in PA, but it is still a pretty far drive out there...
     
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    Or 4 or 5 big bags of sand?
     
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    Thanks a lot. This seems to make good sense. I have read about guys complaining about alignment and over tightening the center. I am assuming it will take more time adjusting and fine-tuning.
     
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    Drone view, I would have all 3 panels on and nothing tight so you can center the whole thing properly, I think that's in the instructions and is more important to prevent leaks.

    Bedside view, my tip above is purely cosmetic and if you have some OCD like me lol and need those tie-downs in a straight line.
     
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    Thanks man. Really appreciate it.
     
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    I’ve learned that bags of sand complain less than friends or the wife.
     
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    Just saw a Diamondback in the wild on a white crewmax. Looked good!
     
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    My HD is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I see from the Youtube machine that the first step is installing weather stripping around the perimeter of the bed. For those of you who have a Line-X bed, was there any issue with the weather stripping adhering to the Line-X?
     
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    When did you order? I ordered 4/30 so trying to see when to expect shipping. Good luck with install, going to be Bad ass!
     
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    4/23. Good luck.
     
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    OEM spray in

    No weatherstripping

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    Good luck
     
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    Got my Diamondback HD on tonight. Love it. Still needs some adjustment. The cab panel is not laying as flat as I'd like; I think I have the center panel too tight. IMG_1902.jpg
     
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    Looks great! I've read that it settles after a couple of days and then you should adjust it to how you like it.

    So when we going to see some pics with 4-wheeler on there or a pallet of Mulch?
     
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    I just put mine on last night, and have the same problem. How did this work out for you?
     
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