DiamondBack Bed Covers - Page 2

ant.foste · 10-20-2009, 10:08 PM

Something like this but not quite-

Instead of using a padlock, just use a small bolt dropped through the hole or one of these-

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Last edited by ant.foste : 10-20-2009 at 10:11 PM.

sfinx4x4 · 10-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Mine got delivered today. It took about 1 to 1.5 hours to install it. Man that thing looks great. The only thing left is installing the HD cab protector, it was getting dark, so I left it for tomorrow. As mentioned, I got the line-x coated version and it works great with my truck. I also have the bed covered over the rails with line-x, so the whole thing is a perfect match. Initial impressions are very positive, it almost makes you forget the pain of spending so much money on it, almost...

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inthenorth6.7 · 10-20-2009, 10:42 PM

[quote] The Bad:
* going down a bumpy gravel road, the clamps worked themselves loose and the front section popped open and the strut bracket broke. A simple rivet gun fixed the problem, but still. The body of my truck under the rear window is now chipped

I'm not sure about others, but my clamps are locktite'ed (is that a word?) I assumed that was from factory, have driven thousands of km on very rough roads with nary a problem. Might be a good idea if they're not already.
Also, the locks and "handles" will freeze up just like any other lock so keep some lock de-icer handy.

Last edited by inthenorth6.7 : 10-20-2009 at 10:45 PM.

Alberta_6.7 · 10-21-2009, 05:42 PM

Can anyone with one of these put up a picture of their clamps. Mine seem to fit not quite right... they losen themselves off quite frequently. I will try the lock-tite and see if that works... it seems like there is not a lot of contact with the top of the clamp to the cover... it sits very precariously.

Thanks,
G

NPloysa · 10-21-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alberta_6.7

Can anyone with one of these put up a picture of their clamps. Mine seem to fit not quite right... they losen themselves off quite frequently. I will try the lock-tite and see if that works... it seems like there is not a lot of contact with the top of the clamp to the cover... it sits very precariously.

Thanks,
G

Sexy truck! The bed cover adds to it!

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ant.foste · 10-21-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alberta_6.7

Can anyone with one of these put up a picture of their clamps. Mine seem to fit not quite right... they losen themselves off quite frequently. I will try the lock-tite and see if that works... it seems like there is not a lot of contact with the top of the clamp to the cover... it sits very precariously.

Thanks,
G

You talking about the 4 clamps that hold the center section down? If so, mine are pushed away from the center of the truck as far as possible. I shoved the clamp up against the bed rail before tightening them down.

Or are you talking about the set screws for the lock rods?

Forgot to mention that my install time does not include the ATV kit. I haven't even opened the box for it yet. I'll probably tackle that over the weekend.

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Alberta_6.7 · 10-21-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant.foste

You talking about the 4 clamps that hold the center section down? If so, mine are pushed away from the center of the truck as far as possible. I shoved the clamp up against the bed rail before tightening them down.

Or are you talking about the set screws for the lock rods?

I'm talking about the 4 clamps that hold down the center section. I have them pushed as far onto the bed-rails as they will go and also braced up against the cross members in the center section so that when I tighten them, they press against the cross-rails...

I know it would mean drilling into the bed rails, but it would almost seem more efficient if the top were bolted directly to the bed... ???

ant.foste · 10-21-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alberta_6.7

I'm talking about the 4 clamps that hold down the center section. I have them pushed as far onto the bed-rails as they will go and also braced up against the cross members in the center section so that when I tighten them, they press against the cross-rails...

I know it would mean drilling into the bed rails, but it would almost seem more efficient if the top were bolted directly to the bed... ???

But they're coming loose?!
The sun is setting so getting a decent picture of mine is impossible. I may try tomorrow depending on when I get home from work.

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Alberta_6.7 · 10-21-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NPloysa

Sexy truck! The bed cover adds to it!

thanks!! I thought so too... It looks sweet with them flipped up...

Alberta_6.7 · 10-21-2009, 07:23 PM

Sorry for the double post peeps...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ant.foste

But they're coming loose?!
The sun is setting so getting a decent picture of mine is impossible. I may try tomorrow depending on when I get home from work.

Yeah, they brace against the cross-members as i tighten them... but that's only to prevent them from twisting while I tighten them. The cross-members don't hold the clamps in place once they are tightened down...

ant.foste · 10-21-2009, 07:26 PM

Hmm...
Blue locktite may be in order. I'll have to keep an eye on mine. Wouldn't be good for them to loosen up and I lose two ATV's AND the cover!

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inthenorth6.7 · 10-22-2009, 09:29 PM

I can't upload pics of mine, it says they're too big. I don't know how else to do it?

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sfinx4x4 Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts sfinx4x4's Truck Pics	Mine got delivered today. It took about 1 to 1.5 hours to install it. Man that thing looks great. The only thing left is installing the HD cab protector, it was getting dark, so I left it for tomorrow. As mentioned, I got the line-x coated version and it works great with my truck. I also have the bed covered over the rails with line-x, so the whole thing is a perfect match. Initial impressions are very positive, it almost makes you forget the pain of spending so much money on it, almost... __________________ “The mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground.”

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inthenorth6.7 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: B.C Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts inthenorth6.7's Truck Pics	[quote] The Bad: * going down a bumpy gravel road, the clamps worked themselves loose and the front section popped open and the strut bracket broke. A simple rivet gun fixed the problem, but still. The body of my truck under the rear window is now chipped I'm not sure about others, but my clamps are locktite'ed (is that a word?) I assumed that was from factory, have driven thousands of km on very rough roads with nary a problem. Might be a good idea if they're not already. Also, the locks and "handles" will freeze up just like any other lock so keep some lock de-icer handy. Last edited by inthenorth6.7 : 10-20-2009 at 10:45 PM.

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Alberta_6.7 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 164 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Alberta_6.7's Truck Pics	Can anyone with one of these put up a picture of their clamps. Mine seem to fit not quite right... they losen themselves off quite frequently. I will try the lock-tite and see if that works... it seems like there is not a lot of contact with the top of the clamp to the cover... it sits very precariously. Thanks, G __________________ 2008 Ram 3500 \| 6.7L \| 6sp \| 4x4 \| 4" lift \| 35" rubber \| 17" wheels \| AFE Stage 2 \| EGR Unplugged \| Just enough juice to keep me in trouble and out of the ditch...

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ant.foste Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 369 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts ant.foste's Truck Pics	Hmm... Blue locktite may be in order. I'll have to keep an eye on mine. Wouldn't be good for them to loosen up and I lose two ATV's AND the cover! __________________ 2009 2500 6.7 68RFE QuadCab Longbed 4x4 SLT Patriot Blue Carli \| BlackMaxx \| 5" TBE

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inthenorth6.7 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: B.C Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts inthenorth6.7's Truck Pics	I can't upload pics of mine, it says they're too big. I don't know how else to do it?