Diamondback Tonneau Cover

I never questioned the quality of the product although the underside being bare aluminum while the top isn’t is kinda cheap but that’s another story. Being able to haul 1,600 lbs like the HD is guality and the top of it looks very nice. But when so many people are having trouble with a straightforward install and others suggesting you need two people to properly install then I have a problem. This is built on the truck bed of your request so after R&D you think they have where it’s built per bed spec and ready for install. Unless it says on the manual somewhere you need two people to install or adjustments during and after install. Otherwise paying $1800 for a headache install is not fine engineering. I understand some things need a break in period like a pair of shoes but does don’t cost $1800. Excuse my derail/rant. I may even buy one of my own in the future as I like the look.

 

It's probably not the right product for you.

 

Don't let our posts about "adjustments" scare you from getting one! The whole cover is super easy to adjust. It's three separate pieces, with the center piece being the one from which the other two are hinged. The cab and tailgate pieces, the ones that open, are closed and locked by adjustable rods. You can adjust the height of the rods to tighten or loosen each cover piece to your heart's content. But if you tighten the cover down too much, as I suspect I may have done, you have to really press down on it hard to open and close. To me, it's a good way for the user to decide how tight or loose he/she may want their cover. But it's in no way difficult or time-consuming to do. I had already adjusted mine two times during installation. I just have to re-adjust it again to get it just right for my needs.

Also, DB's customer service is great. I got my cover shipped super fast, much faster than I thought. But it sat at the local carrier's transfer station for way too long, and the carrier missed two delivery dates - dates the carrier agreed to when I contacted them for delivery to my home. I knew shipping and delivery were out of DB's hands once it left their shop, but I emailed them anyway to let them know. I immediately got a response from DB, who then contacted the carrier's urgent customer care rep. I not only got my cover the very next day, DB gave me a partial refund of $150 for my troubles. Wow! Most vendors would just tell the customer to deal with the carrier themselves, that it's not their problem. But not only did DB go to bat for me, they gave me a partial refund for the hassle!

Anyway, I really like my DB. The kid loves it, too - he even helped me install it - and we plan to use it as a platform to fish and shoot bows and arrows from!

 

Install was super easy, but I've R&R'ed transmissions, axles, jeep bodies, suspensions, etc., so what may be easy to some can be difficult for others. Also, I'm a middle-aged (50+) skinny guy who's studly days are long past, but I found it easy to install each 35 lb cover piece on my own. My 5-year old son helped me by handing me a 9/16" wrench for the center piece bolts. Some say it helps to have someone press down on each outer piece when adjusting and setting the rods, but I put an old car battery and a 35 lb kettle bell on top and did it myself. I think I made a mistake, though, when I later had my 52 lb son sit on each corner to further tighten and adjust the rods, but like I said, it can still be done by one person if you're comfortable with tools and minor mechanics.

 

I don't recall many people having a problem with the install. Imo it installs pretty easily, like 30 min easy. Like @Borgs said, it's the fine tuning and little adjustments that aren't required, but get you the most out your expensive product.

It does say those things in manual. If I remember correctly, it's been years, it says although not required it makes it much easier to install with a second pair of hands. 1 person putting weight on top while other tightens down. It also does say in the manual to make adjustments as the product settles in. Again not required, but to have your hinges open easily and for a water tight seal it does suggest in the manual to make these small adjustments.

Like I said I put mine on 2 years ago. Installed in 30 min with help of a friend and haven't touched since, except for using the hell out of it.

I can also tell you this, if u ever do run into ANY issue, the people there will go way above and beyond to make it right for u. It wasn't their fault I had super huge quad tires so when I loaded my quad on it I couldn't get ramp out bc the tires pinched the ramp and rail. I called them and they sent me out risers that they sell for free.

Customer service is huge for me, and they are top notch when it comes to that. Trust me, they know you spending big bucks on their product and all they want for you is to be happy with it after you spend that kind of money. No 2 people have exact same trucks, use a, ect. Theres too many variables, but 1 thing I can guarantee you, if you run into an issue, any issue, they gonna do whatever they can to make you happy. That's been my experience and I've spoke with them a handful of times. Every single time they went above and beyond to make sure they took care of me.

 

This company has amazing customer service, I just received some free replacement hardware the other day.

I see nothing wrong with a self-improved 2p install method to get a better seal. Naturally it’s gonna be harder to open and close, it’s a floating cover on less than perfectly true rails being clamped and pulled down from underneath. It doesn’t help we have factory rake and some of us may alter it with lifts, shackles, springs whatnot. Water entry points will change.

There is also nothing wrong with installing it using the single person method. It's the nature of the aftermarket beast trying to adapt, the choice is up to you how tight it fits.

 

Man they look so good. I cant wait, still need funds.

 

Love that picture! Hope you don't mind me copying your photo idea when we get our tree.

 

Don’t be crazy!

 

I installed mine myself, but I recall using 50 lb. dumbbells and some bags of sand to weigh it down so I could clamp it (only to then realize I had it on too tight). That was also the most work those 50 lb. dumbbells have had in a LONG LONG time.

 

I did the same.

Installed by myself...pretty easy minus a couple scary moments where I thought I might have scratched the truck with the cover panel.

I installed the panels in reverse of the instructions—front to back. Then I loosened the rods, locked the locks, adjusted the rods, weighted the top, and tightened up the lock adjustment brackets. Oh wait...installed the bulkhead rubber too and the bucket.

Done.

 

My neighbor just got a Tacoma. He loved my DB so much he just ordered a chrome one. Smart man.

 

Anyone here interested in a snugtop xtra vision 3rd generation Crew Max Tundra for 2,100. The front window opens and has shocks to hold up.

I've been debating getting one myself as I don’t see any other cover I’m interested in but first need to sell my snug top.

 

Pics I'm sure would assist in your possible sale. I don't mind u putting it here but just a fyi, less people will see it here than in the buy sell trade section. Actually, posting here and the other places will help. The more exposure and listings the greater chance someone will come across and be of interest. Just be sure to follow rules or admin will delete post if not. Glws.

 

I can’t make a sell thread yet and it would be much easier if someone was in the PNW area so I could drive to them so they could check it out themselves.but when I can make a sell thread I will make one.

 

Why don't You like your snug brother? Looks bad a.

 

Snugtop is dope. No problems with it. I just like the look of a flat cover on my truck. Especially because I have a pro. If I don’t find a buyer then no biggie because it’s not like I don’t like it. I just want that look. Well to go into detail I do have some problems with the quality of the side windows not sliding well and the front window not closing well either but I imagine they have someone making minimum wage assembling these. I can always take it back to the dealer for adjustments which I have. End thread derail..

 

+1, the bare underside is an excellent reflector for any lighting installed, finished black would swallow light (deja vu, I know I've said that before somewhere).
All I got is a thin magnetic LED light bar by the pulley, the pic doesn't do it justice due to dynamic range shown on an image, it's actually pretty lit to the end of the cab and all I need.

 

Same set up with light.

 

I need to get one of those LED lights. I will say that when I open the cab panel and turn on the factory top bed light (by the third brake light), surprisingly enough it reflects a decent amount of light in the bed. Granted, it’s not better than the LED lights, but I was surprised by that. So having the unpainted aluminum underside panels is a plus in that regard.

 

Home Depot. I got the usb charging version. Charge in truck as needed. I love my flashlights so this light fit right in.

Similar to what I have: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commerc...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-304968662-_-307511709-_-N

 

Probably $20 on Amazon.com, motion activated or it’s easy just to turn on/off yourself, what I do. I did replace the double sided tape with better 3M stuff.

 

Access led strip from Amazon. Ask @mgm16trdpro

 

$40 Access Cover 80312 Access LED Light Strip

https://www.amazon.com/Access-Cover...access+led&dpPl=1&dpID=11WMyDxKMdL&ref=plSrch

 

I've had for almost 2 years and only changed the rear batteries once not long ago. That's with using them quite often. I also decided to use this setup due to those rare times that a panel of the DB cover needs to be removed to fit the object vertically in bed. Just remove side of cover and good to go. No need to mess with wires or anything else, just slide off cover to side and good.

 

Looks great brother. I got a quick 1 for ya. How hard was it to replace all the hinges and screws with the blacked out ones? I have all the hardware to do all of it. Just haven't had the time to get into it. I'm guessing not hard to do, just a bit time consuming? How long it take assuming it's not hard to replace?

 

Haven’t done mine yet! That will be a spring project, unless we get another nice day. I used the decent weather this weekend to wash and detail both vehicles. I don’t think it should take very long - looks simple so long as the rusted bolts come out easily.

 

Oh ok, thought I saw in your pic before black hinges so I assumed u did it already.