Diamondback Cover & Storage Bin

[.45 ACP]

This is my first thread on this forum, so I'll try and make it count. I installed a Diamondback SE cover on my 2019 RAM 1500 Limited.
I snapped a bunch of pictures to share with anyone else who might be interested in this product.

A liftback delivery truck dropped off this pallet of parts. The bottom box contains all three panels that make up the tonneau cover.
The top box is Diamondback's "drop in" storage bin.


Here's what's in the box. Two large panels and the center pivot/hinge panel and a box of fasteners and gas struts.


The instructions are in here. Very simple stuff.


I got the front panel installed and checked the gap to the cab. As you can see, the truck bed has a slight curve in it. So you want to make sure that the weather-striping seal on the front panel is fully seated on the bed of the truck.


Next I aligned the panels to the sides of the truck. Looking for equal distance from tailgate to the cab.

Here's a shot of the front panel opened up.


...and a shot of the truck with both panels opened. Plenty of room for getting what you need out of the bed.


The truck is absolutely filthy right now. (it's a truck after all) Here's what the Diamonback SE cover looks like installed.
Overall, I think I spent two hours putting it on by myself. It would have gone quicker with a little help.
I spent most of the time adjusting the locking rods to get a good weatherproof seal all around the cover.

 

[.45 ACP]

Now that I was happy with the installation of the cover it was time to drop the storage bin. ( LINK )
The bin has two shallow bins closest to the side of the beds and a deeper/wider storage are in the middle.


Like an idiot, I dropped the bin in backwards on the first try. Note that the "notches" are supposed towards the cab, not facing the tailgate.
The notches are cut out so that locking rods can engage. I suppose reading the directions might have helped me here.

The bins are just 13" deep. So there's plenty of room to slide lumber and smaller cargo underneath the storage bin.


With the storage bin in the CORRECT position - notches forward - I've snugged it up to forwardmost part of the cab.
I popped the front cover panel back on and reconnected the gas struts; job done.

 

[KcRay]

So the storage bin is covered by the tonneau, I like it.

 

[2019REBEL]

Very nice write up. I was going to get one but they want close to 3 grand for them up here in Canada so I went with a Bakflip MX4 for $1150.
I see the cover doesn't quite cover the rear stake pockets, maybe get some of those. I got some for mine off of ebay, very happy with them.

 

[Drewsky510]

This is my first thread on this forum, so I'll try and make it count. I installed a Diamondback SE cover on my 2019 RAM 1500 Limited.
I snapped a bunch of pictures to share with anyone else who might be interested in this product.

A liftback delivery truck dropped off this pallet of parts. The bottom box contains all three panels that make up the tonneau cover.
The top box is Diamondback's "drop in" storage bin.
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Here's what's in the box. Two large panels and the center pivot/hinge panel and a box of fasteners and gas struts.
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The instructions are in here. Very simple stuff.
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I got the front panel installed and checked the gap to the cab. As you can see, the truck bed has a slight curve in it. So you want to make sure that the weather-striping seal on the front panel is fully seated on the bed of the truck.
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Next I aligned the panels to the sides of the truck. Looking for equal distance from tailgate to the cab.
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Here's a shot of the front panel opened up.
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...and a shot of the truck with both panels opened. Plenty of room for getting what you need out of the bed.
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The truck is absolutely filthy right now. (it's a truck after all) Here's what the Diamonback SE cover looks like installed.
Overall, I think I spent two hours putting it on by myself. It would have gone quicker with a little help.
I spent most of the time adjusting the locking rods to get a good weatherproof seal all around the cover.
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They are sweet! Are you able to open/close your tailgate without releasing the lock on the rear panel? Just got mine installed yesterday and I’m hoping the weather stripping is just tight and needs to break in.


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[.45 ACP]

Are you able to open/close your tailgate without releasing the lock on the rear panel? Just got mine installed yesterday and I’m hoping the weather stripping is just tight and needs to break in.

Not yet. I intentionally made the cover snug so that I’d guarantee a watertight seal. So I do have to open the latch to drop the gate

 

[j517]

My set up

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[Rampat]

My set up

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Did those seals come with it?

 

[.45 ACP]

I've got the truck cleaned up an looking good - so I thought I'd snap a couple of beauty pix to share while its still clean.

 

[j517]

Did those seals come with it?

No had some left over from my other cover put it there

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[sbourne]

I installed the DiamondBack HD cover on my Rebel and it is an amazing product. This puts to shame every other bed cover I have owned. It went on smoothly and is VERY well built. No leaks. Well worth every penny.

 

[Briencrotty]

I installed the DiamondBack HD cover on my Rebel and it is an amazing product. This puts to shame every other bed cover I have owned. It went on smoothly and is VERY well built. No leaks. Well worth every penny.

I've found it to be an amazing cover, too. Do make sure you check the clamps after the first 50-100 miles, as they will definitely loosen up. After I re-tightened them that first time, they seem to be holding. If they loosen up again, I'm going to use some loctite on them.

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[sbourne]

I've found it to be an amazing cover, too. Do make sure you check the clamps after the first 50-100 miles, as they will definitely loosen up. After I re-tightened them that first time, they seem to be holding. If they loosen up again, I'm going to use some loctite on them.

B

Thanks yes I did the re-checking of the clamps as they suggested and retightened them.

 

[dorskh]

i also bought the Diamondback HD with side loading atv attachments. I LOVE the cover. so well made!

 

[dafullmonty]

My set up

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what bed divider is that?!

 

[Johnny237]

My set up

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I’m looking for a similar set up. What bed divider did you use ?

 

[Whodeysrt]

I love mine!