I love mine, Diamondback makes an awesome bed cover. I have one on a mid size truck and it's the best way to secure your bed for whatever you'd like to keep locked and safe in there.

I appreciate the honesty of this video! My biggest concern for appearance are the hinges and lock mechanism on the topside. It’s not sleek, But I can overlook that when it comes to security. Thanks again!

Great vid thanks. I appreciate when regrets or changed choices/preferences are mentioned helps ground us as a buyer and be realistic with what we want/need

@InJasonsGarage

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like the vid. It was a tough one to make, but a fun one. Did you happen to catch the subliminal message in it?

@AviationDirection

8 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarageYes, I think lol 😂

Thanks. was between this and the retrax and I like the security of this one more. Think this will be it

Love the passion Jason, great video. Thanks for the info

@InJasonsGarage

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Did you catch the subliminal message at around the 12:45 mark? More to come! :)

That is such a beaut! I do agree it looks better without the cleats, but it really doesn't look bad with them, and they are so functional and so convenient to have in place when needed, that I would probably get them myself, pre-installed. I do wish the cleats and the front and rear locking mechanism and the hinges were all coated with that linux like tough black coating that the entire smooth cover is, but that's probably not a big deal. It's funny, but one of the reasons I love it, while always have the understorage available, I would now have a portable back deck to put a couple lounge chairs and cooler on top off to enjoy the sun during the day and stars at night while off the ground. Adds a whole new dimension to having a pick up truck. And those two swing out storage bins you use, absolutely great. I'd actually like to get one on each side inside the bed on the other side of the wheel wells, no need to be swingable but nice to hold things close to the edge for easy access, maximizing use of that awkward space in front of and behind the wheel wells on each side, removable if desired. Personally, I'm decising between an F150 Raptor or Platinum, and adding the Diamondback HD cover to either. Truly beautiful! And that it's so functional and versatile too! Awesome.

@InJasonsGarage

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton for the GREAT comment. I do agree that I wish the hinges were coated, but after a year, they didn't get pitted or show much wear at all. They hold up well. Let me know what truck you end up getting!

nice video sir, that is a dope truck bed cover!

@InJasonsGarage

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Those cleats would drive me nuts. Good video. Probably order one this week 24 tundra

@InJasonsGarage

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know I wasn't being TOO particular. I don't think you will be unhappy with it. I now have a 2023 Canyon AT4X and my preliminary testing shows it will fit good enough despite some slight differences between the years. I still have no regrets. The cover is damn near bomb-proof.

I've had an HD on the back of my Tacoma for a couple years now. It's a beast and I'd buy another one tomorrow. MY mistake was buying the FrontRunner rack add-on for it. That thing is absolute junk, and now I have holes drilled in my cover.

@InJasonsGarage

8 ай бұрын

That sucks to hear. Did you reach out to DiamondBack to see if they can provide assistance? The customer service is supposed to be pretty good, other than my type of situation.

@Fishsticks360

8 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarage I did. Diamondback was great but they had to send me to FrontRunner for that part of things (I was missing hardware from the outset too). FR's Response: "You can buy those at the hardware store." All the included FR hardware rusts pretty quickly. For what they charge you'd think they'd pony up for stainless. I ended up using some of the FR parts for other projects, but I'm still bitter as you can probably tell. Lol.

@InJasonsGarage

8 ай бұрын

@@Fishsticks360 Actually, I read your comment wrong. I thought you bought an add-on for your DiamondBack cover, from DiamondBack. Not sure what I was thinking, but that sucks that FrontRunner gave you a hard time.

@Fishsticks360

8 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarage No, you were correct the first time. I bought it from DB. It shipped along with my cover. It's just made by FR and it sounds like they send them prepackaged to DB. One of those weird collaborations.

Sweet! I’m getting the HD

@InJasonsGarage

4 ай бұрын

Let me know what you think of it when you get it.

Is it difficult to load and unload gear near the bulkhead? My truck is slightly factory lifted and I’m not a tall dude. My concern is getting stuff into and out of the the front of the truck bed. I know the sections are gas sprung, but I can’t each the inside from the side of my truck very well.

It would look and have better function to have just 4 cleats but have them curved to return like a half oval if makes sense. Would keep brush, car wash’s, and things catching and ripping cleats off if something snags… leaving the hole in middle allows tow hooks or rope… but no need if it’s not a boat to have that type of cleat imo…Def on my short list I’m just trying to sort out the cleat situation.. but dismondbsck is only one I’m considering - my friends love theirs. thanks

The cleats are so useful. I use them to ratchet strap stuff down all the time.

@InJasonsGarage

Ай бұрын

I agree, and I think it all comes down to how you need to use it. I am almost sorry to say that I don't need the cleats...and the more time goes on...the more I feel like I should find a reason to use them. KnoWutIMean?

That Diamondback HD is such a beautiful bedcover, and so functional. Love it. A question. Do you know, does it get very hot if it's out in the hot summer sun all day, how hot to the touch, scalding being metal and all black? I really wonder about this. It's the only real concern I have. Thanks.

@InJasonsGarage

7 ай бұрын

I’d say it doesn’t get any hotter than a car with black paint.

@Onebandit

Ай бұрын

I saw someone take that silver insulation and put it on top underside and said it help a lot just food for thought I’m going to put it on my lid when I get it

For the $250 you could have went to a LineX bedliner dealer to have the holes sprayed and did like you said and put the screws back in

@InJasonsGarage

9 ай бұрын

That's an idea that I wish I had thought of. Looking back...I kinda wish I had. 😏 Thanks. Hope it helps someone else that might have made the same mistake I did!

Thanks for this video. I have been researching this and other brands for my new Tundra. I am also checking out the truck swing.

@InJasonsGarage

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

You should try the mole panels by BuiltRight for your bed.

@InJasonsGarage

13 күн бұрын

I definitely would, but I now have different truck, a 2023 Canyon AT4X. I will be installing swing cases in that like I did in this video...which can't mount with the molle panels in the way, I am sorry to say. If they make a back wall panel, I will definitely grab one and do a review of it!

I was thinking about getting the SE for my 23 Silverado 1500. My truck bed has the spray liner from the dealer and it also covers the top of the bed rail behind the back window where the weather stripping for the cover goes. You know if the weather stripping will adhere to it with the liner spray on there?

@InJasonsGarage

7 ай бұрын

It sure does. I had factory bed liner spray on mine, in the same spot. I just made sure I cleaned it well with car wash soap and then a generous wipedown of isopropyl alcohol and it stuck just fine.

@bama314

7 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the info. I have the button release for the tailgate. You know of any issues with the cover and not allowing the tailgate to automatically release?

@InJasonsGarage

7 ай бұрын

@@bama314 In my situation, there is some interference between the top of the tailgate and the bed cover seal and that is by design to keep it weather resistant. It doesn't stop the tailgate from being lowered, but I do think that unless the tailgate is powered, the seal will prevent gravity from letting a released tailgate from dropping.

@bama314

7 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarage makes sense. Thanks again for the reply

@bama314

7 ай бұрын

Can you drive without having the rear panel next to the tailgate installed? Or do you have to have all 3 panels if driving?

After seeing my neighbor's Diamond back bed cover on his 5ft bed Tacoma. He paid 2100 dollars to be shipped to his house. 😮 I looked it over and said, I can make it for 200 dollars or less. 😂 Good to be a furniture maker. 😊

@InJasonsGarage

4 ай бұрын

I don't know for sure, but I would think the cost of materials alone is far more than $200. Or were you talking about making it out of wood?😜

@wt9653

4 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarage Two sheets of plywood and some framing aluminum. I can make it load more than 400 or 800 pounds (400 dollars more for HD Diamond back). Mine will hold more than 1000 pounds. A simple removable framing underneath when needed.

Do you have an install video?

@InJasonsGarage

6 ай бұрын

Just what I outlined in this video. It is pretty straightforward.

Hey Jason, I just received my SE cover and I noticed instructions for installing bed rail cap shims. Did you do that for yours?

@InJasonsGarage

5 ай бұрын

I don't think they came with mine.

I see you are being fed well

@InJasonsGarage

10 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was waiting for your comment. In fact...I was thinking about it when I looked into the camera. I fattened myself up to truly test the weight bearing of the DiamondBack HD cover. It passed. Yeah...that's it. 🐷

I thought this was a great review. I’m wondering how you feel about the security of the cover. Let’s say you want to store some firearms in there. Would you feel comfortable doing so?

@InJasonsGarage

4 ай бұрын

I would say that it is one of the most secure truck bed covers that is on the market, which is why I went with it.

🔹GREAT REVIEW🔹 19 Nov 2023

@InJasonsGarage

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

3D print some covers for the cleats.

@InJasonsGarage

5 ай бұрын

You know...I had just purchased a 3D printer right around the time I got the DiamondBack cover. I knew very little about 3D printing at the time...but I have learned a ton since then. If I knew then what I know now, I would have done just that!

How long did it take to get your cover with free shipping?

@InJasonsGarage

6 ай бұрын

I think it was less than a couple of weeks.

I have a question for you Jason, if you want to use cleats I'm assuming you have to drill holes. It looks like they don't have knockouts. Then you have to go to the point of measuring and being "anal" about positioning. I know I would lol.

@InJasonsGarage

5 ай бұрын

You are correct, there are no knockouts that I am aware of. They say "measure twice, cut once.". But I if you know me...it would be a "Measure 18 times, and then just before you drill...measure a few more times on the other side, just to make sure everything is symmetrical. And then stop and think about if you REALLY want to put holes where you have them marked. And then think about if alternative spots would be better. And then get on KZread to see if anyone else did what you are going to do, and if there is a better way to do it. And then decide that you don't really need to haul whatever the cleats were going to hold. Then go get a beer and watch the hockey game.".

@roadeomagic

5 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarage Cheers to you brother 🍺!!

The switch back is not as good as the HD.

@InJasonsGarage

8 ай бұрын

Tell me why? I was thinking about getting one for my new truck. Thanks!

@SithLordDarthBane

8 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarage sure thing, the appeal of the trifold is to hold its position when folded but Diamond backs switchback is limited in this manner. Also did not feel as solid as the HD. It probably comes down to preference, but you will have buyer remorse just like you did with this one with the pre-installed bracket/handles.

@InJasonsGarage

8 ай бұрын

@SithLordDarthBane Thanks. I know it doesn't hold as much weight (especially when the vehicle is moving), but how is it limited when holding position when folded up? I really appreciate your insight!

@SithLordDarthBane

8 ай бұрын

@@InJasonsGarage you can’t keep it open while driving. Unlike others that are light enough to be strapped. Which means that the only benefit is the ability to open it all the way while parked.

@InJasonsGarage

8 ай бұрын

@@SithLordDarthBane I'm a bit lost here. From their web site... "STRAP IT DOWN Use the brackets and included tie-down straps to secure your folded Switchback while driving." It also shows them using it with a 5th wheel trailer.

Mfs will do anything but buy an SUV or get an extension over the rear bed

@InJasonsGarage

5 ай бұрын

Didn't actually watch the video, did you?

You think your cool

@InJasonsGarage

3 ай бұрын

You have no idea how cool I am.