Angler3
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I love mine, also put a set on my brother’s JKordered a set of the Redline Hood struts
Bruce
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I love mine, also put a set on my brother’s JKordered a set of the Redline Hood struts
Bruce
I've opened my tailgate a couple times to have found a clamp laying in the bed.Today I took delivery of my Diamondback HD and did the install. I have to agree that removing the bed rail caps is a true pain, but I was able to do it far enough to get the shims in place and get it all closed up. I saw no need to remove the entire rail cap.
Not to say that the top is in any way less rugged than I expected, I'm not a real fan of the clamps.... I have the rail system and the aluminum clams to hold the top down look like something I made in 6th grade shop class. They engage the rail system just fine but I expected them to lock into the top somehow but I'm not seeing that..... Am I missing something? Any DB owners have experience on this they can share? It seems like they will loosen up really easy.
I was also surprised by how sparkly it was. I'm sure it's just new and will fade over time, but wow....Shinny Shinny!
Here's some pics of what the shipping box looks like and the final install..... Now I can hit the lumber yard, garden center AND stop for some groceries or at the bank all in one trip!
It will also allow me to hit the road... If gas ever comes back down.
Does this truck make my house look small ;-P
Thanks @Rockabillyroy I thought I might be missing something. Looks like I'm off to the milling machine.I've opened my tailgate a couple times to have found a clamp laying in the bed.
Now I put some nuts on the top part of the clamps on the exposed threads.
Yeah, I suggested there be a lip of sorts for the clamp to fit over.
I have the BakFlip on order, but that looks really nice.Today I took delivery of my Diamondback HD and did the install. I have to agree that removing the bed rail caps is a true pain, but I was able to do it far enough to get the shims in place and get it all closed up. I saw no need to remove the entire rail cap.
Not to say that the top is in any way less rugged than I expected, I'm not a real fan of the clamps.... I have the rail system and the aluminum clams to hold the top down look like something I made in 6th grade shop class. They engage the rail system just fine but I expected them to lock into the top somehow but I'm not seeing that..... Am I missing something? Any DB owners have experience on this they can share? It seems like they will loosen up really easy.
I was also surprised by how sparkly it was. I'm sure it's just new and will fade over time, but wow....Shinny Shinny!
Here's some pics of what the shipping box looks like and the final install..... Now I can hit the lumber yard, garden center AND stop for some groceries or at the bank all in one trip!
It will also allow me to hit the road... If gas ever comes back down.
Does this truck make my house look small ;-P
it looks a bit orange not as red as I would like but still looks good.Light looks very nice.
How does the rope light itself look...got a daylight photo?
Took the doors off for the first time and added Lange Coyote quick release mirrors.
How are the mirrors as far as shaking or on the highway?
It sorta does, are you in the east bay? I used to live in the city for 10 years moved down to socal. SF bay area traffic was getting too congested for me.Today I took delivery of my Diamondback HD and did the install. I have to agree that removing the bed rail caps is a true pain, but I was able to do it far enough to get the shims in place and get it all closed up. I saw no need to remove the entire rail cap.
Not to say that the top is in any way less rugged than I expected, I'm not a real fan of the clamps.... I have the rail system and the aluminum clams to hold the top down look like something I made in 6th grade shop class. They engage the rail system just fine but I expected them to lock into the top somehow but I'm not seeing that..... Am I missing something? Any DB owners have experience on this they can share? It seems like they will loosen up really easy.
I was also surprised by how sparkly it was. I'm sure it's just new and will fade over time, but wow....Shinny Shinny!
Here's some pics of what the shipping box looks like and the final install..... Now I can hit the lumber yard, garden center AND stop for some groceries or at the bank all in one trip!
It will also allow me to hit the road... If gas ever comes back down.
Does this truck make my house look small ;-P
Agreed, at least in some situations my experience has been that it's held up pretty well. Did the wheels on my Colorado which I didn't expect to hold up, but took a couple years before I had to touch it up again.Plasti-Dip is great. Especially in an area that doesn't have friction. On one of my bikes, I did black Plasti-Dip on some parts to see how I would like it. It was in an area where my legs moved and that called it to peel up. Peeled it off and had them powder coated.
Other areas, no issue. It will stay. And if something does happen, peel it off and change it.
There are also products like Dip Your Car for doing the entire vehicle. Including a base coat and top coat, which is even more durable.
how do you like them? i ordered exact ones yesterday. supposed to be here tomorrow.Took the doors off for the first time and added Lange Coyote quick release mirrors.