The ultimate setup. Buy, install, drill holes in the brand new cover. Awesome!

Looks like a perfect solution for anti-theft!! Love it!

I’m working on my build right now for overlanding and I’m going with a retractable pro cover and Yakima racks. So far so good! 2,000 miles later

Awesome job. Love your content and approach. Front runner is awesome. Had on my LR4 before it passed away. Front runner gear is great. Infinitely customizable. Just get a bunch of eye bolts. You can place them on either side of the rails, at any location. A great application here would be to have clean flat rails on top with eyes under. You could then place full sheets, and many of them on top, then run your ratchet straps easily and quickly to secure. This is a great system for custom. Diamond back and frontrunner, a match made in heaven. Hats off if you were a catalyst in that. Cheers from Newfoundland

Just purchased one my 19 Ranger! I’m so excited!! They also have a 10% Military Discount if you qualify through sheer ID. Thanks for the video and I can’t wait to install it!! I went through your link so I’m not sure you get any commish but you were integral in this $1,500 purchase.

This truck is my inspiration for my RAM 1500 build. Love it Mike.

just saw this....really nice set up. I bought a 2019 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 Crew Cab a few months ago as brand new (48 miles on it) for 24, 950.00 from a dealer who had it on the back lot for a whole year. Looking at this bed cover really hard and you convinced me. Thanks.

I just ordered my decked system. I will be ordering the diamond back in the next week or two. I plan on ordering the front runner racks and using a similar setup. I'm gonna have to hit up diamond back and see if their atv rails are compatible with the front runner. I'd like to have em both on there and pull the roof top tent when I wanna take the ATVs out. Thanks for the detailed video. You made my life so easy,not much research left to do. First time truck owner here and I can't wait to get her all tricked out.

Sorry. To load full sheets of plywood. I just bought my third Tacoma. Am getting diamond back with this front runner system. Absolutely brilliant solution! Going to work like a charm on my 6’ bed!

Just got back from a much needed weekenderlanding trip in the High Sierras. First of the year

@LastLineOfDefense

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome - how was it?

@High_Key

4 жыл бұрын

Last Line Of Defense finally got to hike the Big Pine Lake Trail and off road/hike on some lesser known trails in the Yosemite NP area with the dogs! Weather was perfect too. Going back in a couple weeks. I got the bug

@sreed171

4 жыл бұрын

Bishop/Mammoth area trails back open?

@High_Key

4 жыл бұрын

Scotty RN We talked to some campground personnel and locals Big Pine and they all said it’s not officially opened but not enforced. The ranger station at Big Pine opened June 1st according to some people on the trails

Truck looks OUTSTANDING!!

By far my favorite set up! Going to be doing the same when my Tacoma comes in

I don’t even have a Tacoma yet and I’m going on a LLOD binge 😂

Just ordered my front runner racks for my diamondback today, this video definitely gave me a lot more confidence in doing the installation myself 😂

Great video Mike! Thank you for your time.

Just got a Diamondback about 2 months ago, I am digging this one more :(. Dang I wish I knew this was coming! Sick setup as always man

Looks great! Been looking for a set up like this for a rack and cover combo

Wow it looks great

Hi Mike. Great Video. I decided to go with the same set up on my 2017 Raptor (IKamper Mini / Diamondback HD / Front Runner Load Bars. Installed about 4 weeks ago and looks great. I also took your idea on the mount for the MaxTrax (with thicker bracket) and works perfectly. Thanks for the info.

Ah. For some reason, I thought these came pre-drilled with the rails installed. But I guess it makes sense that they give you the option to install the rails wherever you want them. Thanks for the video and tons of ideas!

I'm digging that matte black camo wrap 👌🏾

They finally restocked this kit last week and I was able to get one and will be installing this weekend. Nice video as always.

@LastLineOfDefense

3 жыл бұрын

Noiice!

Thanks for posting this Mike, appreciate it. 🤙🤙

Mike! Dude this is awesome news. I just put my Diamondback SE on the taco and was dreading coming up with a solution for the rack/rtt. This kit is super exciting

@dennycrane2938

4 жыл бұрын

Damn, sold out on the diamondback site and not even listed anymore on front runner's site.

Def. love your set up!

I'm slapping one to that cover right now! 🤩

@FreeRangeLemon

4 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty fuckin gay

@robertyoung8289

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeRangeLemon Your the expert Dr Spermseed.

@FreeRangeLemon

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Young My nigga, I ain’t tryna nut to a piece of metal.

Cool, man. I definitely recommend lock washers on those clamps (not sure why they don't come with it). I checked them after a trip and they were hand tight, which is pretty scary with the iKamper resting on top! I added lock washers and they've held tight.

Such a good looking truck!

Just ordered a SE Cover through your link. Thanks for the great videos.

Sweet looking

Great video! I've wanted a diamondback for a while, and i hope to get one soon!!

Thanks for the video, Mike!

If you have the SE and want more support then you can add some 2x4 as extra cross members but that will increase the weight of each panel.

It's so easy, you can do it with one hand!

Great video , helped me to make a decision ...thank you from Saudi Arabia

Exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you

@geotutts

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, can't open doors with anything on bars. So either the doors or the bars have to be useless. Damn. Cool cover though.

This is perfect.

Excellent video thank you

I have the SE and it’s held up amazingly with a rack and tent on it for 2 years now

@LastLineOfDefense

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@MrBaxter24

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know that!!! Was wanting to put a tent on mine eventually but didn't really know if I could with the 400lb limit. Thanks buddy!!!

@123mistax

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrBaxter24 Yeah my tent weighs about 115lbs, and I've had myself and my lady in there many nights with no issues. Since the rack distributes weight towards the four corners of the bedsides, the cover hasn't seen any warping or damage. It's still pretty much like new and I use the crap out of it.

@lawrencebendijo2057

4 жыл бұрын

Last Line Of Defense can you post the exact specs of the kit you used? Looking for the same set up. I have DB SE. thank you sir! Great video.

@simpleinstinct

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Love the setup man, making my tacoma look a little bare haha. Great video as always brother, looking forward to your future adventures, stay safe man.

While I never plan on buying a $2k bed cover system, I still watched anyway. Good video.

Dude, I love your truck 😍

Great. I literally had my new HD cover installed last Saturday. Now I find there’s a smooth version! 😑😁

@MrBaxter24

4 жыл бұрын

I think the more aggressive look with the metal diamond plate looks way better. I got mine in today and I could not be happier. The smooth looks nice for a 2WD. Looks good both ways but the diamond plate is raw dog!!! Good that tank look.

Couldn't have asked for a better product right before looking into buying a Tacoma. I'm in the market in the next 6 months ish as I'll be moving from Hawaii to Colorado for work and I'll have to leave my beloved Montero behind. I've never been much of a truck guy but I'm leaning towards that Tacoma for the size, bed utility, and ability to run something like this for the RTT and camping gear in the bed rather than the back seats or truck of SUV.

LOVE it.

Been super excited for this video

@LastLineOfDefense

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it met your expectations!

I just got the Front Runner DB system for my truck recently and it's great. I did find out that the DB/FR Universal Track is slightly different than the one sold directly by FR. It seems the DB tracks come with standard bolts and track holes and not flush mounted bolts with recessed track holes like the ones straight from FR. This causes problems when you try to mount other FR accessories to the tracks.

Good stuff Mike. I'm really diggin those new Black Rhino wheels, truck looks a little more like a tank.

This is my last year of college I’m so excited to get my career started, buy a house, and get a Tacoma to start my build. I love your videos man thanks for the inspiration

@lcorr090k6

3 жыл бұрын

Also watch early retirement videos. KZread is not always your friend. Just saying. 🙂

@scottl1793

3 жыл бұрын

@@lcorr090k6 LOL retiring in 2 months at 49 yrs old.....I am now starting to watch overland videos.

This setup with a bedslide and a hard shell RTT would be the ACE! I too dislike the 12 cleat look (too cluttered IMO) and plan to order the HD smooth model with no cleats.

Ordered my hd last month, didn’t know they had the new flat one coming. Pretty pumped though it’s coming Friday! Just need the front runners to come back instock and I’ll be ready to rock! 🤙

@LastLineOfDefense

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you love it!

Like the frontrunner system... that diamondback cover is nice. If I didn't just get a 2018 4runner ORP, I would get a Tacoma... cuz of you lol. Nice vid...

Have the smooth Diamondback HD cover with the Frontrunner load bars. I was gonna mount an IKamper mini and travel but the pandemic sort of changed my travel plans. My cover has the cleats and I enjoy having them. It allows me secure things between load bars that might get loose otherwise. I tried using ratcheting straps but didn't like using them. Too much trouble. So have some pieces of rope that are easy on and easy off. Throw the rope behind the seat when not in use.

@LastLineOfDefense

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I'd opt for the cleats - wanted to try without mostly since it was a new option.

@nhwnhw02

2 жыл бұрын

@@LastLineOfDefense Getting them to drill, seal and mount all those cleats was certainly a consideration for me. I'm so lazy I rather they do it. Especialy since it didn't cost any extra...

Slap that cover. As Brandon Herrera says, "Beat it like a disobedient...avocado."😂

@LastLineOfDefense

4 жыл бұрын

Always do, haha

@thecivilianoperator375

4 жыл бұрын

Last Line Of Defense k

My DiamondBack cover is one of my favorite tings. If somebody said I couldn't have it anymore, I'd probably just sell my truck and get an SUV.

Your videos got me to buy a diamondback cover haha but I got the cleats and just ordered the uptop rack system. It uses your anchor points to mount so you don't need to drill anything.

I like that orange mountain hatch cover - I have the red cutting board. My only wish was a small channel around the edge... Ohh yeah, cool bed cover too...

@jeffsviper15

4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one. They are milled and not injection molded it sounds like. So if you could find a decent machine shop they could mill a channel in it. Only problem is most machine shops deal with metal and that means cutting fluid residue may make it into your hatch cover.

Man love that new DB finish. About 2 years too late unfortunately. The only think that I don’t like about my cover is I don’t have enough room for my dometic fridge on a slide.

Hey mike , that little bracket for the MAXTRAX is a really awesome idea. Ive done probably 50 different things , none as good as this , haha. Im borrowing your idea , thanks. P.S. Im really anxious for my holster man , cant wait. Later

Please Make a video of it gear hunting to understad the problem before i get one. Thanx.✌🏼

Damn who needs camping and overlanding when you have a house/yard like that! lol

@FreeRangeLemon

4 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️

@YoloSwegs

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

Great vid:)

Awesome setup. Any idea if FR is planning on on releasing uprights that will allow for the racks to go level with the cab rack?

Great video, but how do you access the bed with a rooftop tent or other stuff on the rack?

Mike I wonder how many diamondbacks your videos have helped sell! I know you sold me one and I am still loving it

Haha slapping that cover

Can you do a video on waterproofing the truck bed? Or provide links to what you used, etc.

Maybe it's a bit too much to ask from a production pipeline standpoint but it would be cool if the holes were pre-drilled/tapped and utilized rubber grommets in place of the holes when not in use. Also, I'd love to see this rack with a bicycle (mountain or road) on top to see what hardware is necessary.

Seriously brother that is one bad ass looking Taco. Really well done all the way around...Now time to go get it dirty!! Lol...

@LastLineOfDefense

4 жыл бұрын

Watch my other videos, it's always dirty, haha

@vince4316

4 жыл бұрын

@@LastLineOfDefense True that, I watch them you got a great channel

Obviously too late to do a step-by-step, but I'd love to see a video of your install of the Frontrunner ON the Diamondback... I'm nervous to drill into a $2,000 "tonneau" on my own.

I went with the new retrax pro the true ultimate.

Dang. I’ve got a DB ordered, but this might be a better option for me. Gotta make a call.

Ordered for Ram 2500 Power Wagon!

@mikesenior4014

4 жыл бұрын

I just put a DB cover on my Power Wagon. You will love it! There are pics over on the PW section of the Ramforum.

Been wanting to order one of these for a while. I was going to go with the Diamond plate style like your old one with this rack system. Did u ever have a sagging problem back when u ran stock suspension fully loaded with the tent? Great video like always👍

Can you please do a full vid on waterproofing the bed?

Nice 😎

Great setup, looking to do something similar to my truck. I already have a SE cover, however how do you get your gear from all the way in the front of the bed with the tent on top?

Great video! Appreciate the info. Do the rails for the Front Runner rack system fit better on the smooth DB cover than the checker plate (rugged finish)?

Not gonna stop commenting until I see a video of you and Ashley fishing

Hey Mike, great build. You’ve been my inspiration for my taco build. I’ve got it dialled just like yours!One question, what bolts did you use to fasten the corner bracket to the load bar for the Maxtrax? I’ve got the Maxtrax mounting pins and the corner bracket but the bolts? Did you use T-bolts? I can’t find bolts/nuts to use.

For the clamps all you have to do is get some nylon lock nuts and put those on with some washers and the clamps won’t loosen.

Hey Mike, have you try to sit the new front runner kit on the diamondback with the diamond plate to see how it sit. I was wondering if there any gap since the diamond plate kind of raises up. Also would you recommend getting a use diamondback cover.

Literally just bought a Rough Country Tri-Fold for my new Tacoma, but now I suppose I'll have to save up for this kit...ugh haha

JESUS THE Cost!!! That set up like over 3 thousand wow some people are sure doing alright omg

Love your truck and your channel! Obviously quite a shift, but have you ever considered changing to something like a gofast camper? You may have done a video on them for another truck but I'd love to know your thoughts on it. All the best!

The bay area grille you have looks really awesome. I checked their site and they say it might have problems with fiberglass stress cracks. Have you had anything in the cold weather? Or if anyone else know with this type of heavy grille.

Nice!!! I like that Self Capability with the setup.. I wonder how you would secure the items below the tent.

I’ve tightened up my diamond back to sit very tight to seal any water to going in. When I open and close the tailgate the water rubber seal and the top of the tail gate rub and pull. Do you think it would ruin and seal after a while?

Show us how one (or you) would use the Max track under the tires!

8:50: "you can see the tip is a rubber-coated thing and you wanna slide it in all the way." yep, will do!

@stlouisarch2162

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see I'm not the only one here who's still partly 12 years old. 😁

@LastLineOfDefense

4 жыл бұрын

When I am editing my videos I facepalm all the time about the innuendos, but I just put em in anyway. Yup, put em in anyway.

@stlouisarch2162

4 жыл бұрын

@@LastLineOfDefense Inside every man, no matter how old, even if he wears a white collar to work on Sundays, is still a 12 year old inside.

A little late to the party but I'm curious about access when you can't flip the tops up on the diamondback. For some trips the bed might not be packed with stuff but I'm sure there are times when there's more than you can reach from the tailgate. Is it a major pain when you're camping and can't get to all your gear easily? If you were going to use a taller bed rack would it still be front runner? I want cab height so I can carry kayaks without a crazy overhang in the back but undecided on the brand, cover isn't here yet so I've been taking my time deciding.

I want to get your set up I do have the SE glad you said it shouldn’t be a problem for a rooftop it is a long bed though do you think it will be ok.

The only thing I'd do differently is to find a place and way to store the Max Tracks inside the bed instead of out, still for quick access, but so that I can still open the cover from the top when I don't have something else on the rack, just the rack up there, or maybe bikes or ski's on the rack that I can take off quickly and easily to use. Putting them where you do here is fine when there is something big up top like a pop up tent that will just stay up there, but otherwise, I'll want them in the bed somewhere.

Any thoughts on retrax pro cover with Yakima rack instead? Have a ford ranger and in between the 2.

I wonder if they can make one for my first gen brat.

Tried to order..for my Diamond Backed Tacoma Currently SOLD OUT at Diamond Back

Any chance on you working out a discount code with DB, other than military since I didn’t serve?

Any chance you can grab a measurement from the bedside to the top of the rack. Trying to judge roof top tent thickness. Thanks.

Can I make this with plywood?

Nice setup!!! Are you using anything to prevent theft of your tent and or your rack system?