Jako
Spends too much time on here
My mistake on HD vs SE. I had been looking at the stock in the outlet store for the 5' 7" bed and they had an SE and 270. The SE sold and I did a quick assumption. The 270 is still available for $1819. I like the 270 design but I prefer the smooth look over the diamond pattern which isn't available for the 270 (DiamonndBack just started with smooth finish on HD and SE) and also think the 1600 lb. rating for the HD will come in handy versus the 400 lb. rating for the 270 cover. Not sure if I want to install the cleats "yet", as I like the clean look and still have my 2001 Dodge 1500 SLT for the dirty/heavy work.not the SE, but the HD, which is the same style as the SE, but stronger.
I looked at the 270, but, for me, I don't think it would make that much difference having 2 smaller panels versus 1 larger panel at the front. Also, they had the HD that fits my truck in the outlet store for over $400 less than a 270. If they'd had the 270 on discount I'm sure I would have went with it.
I've been kicking around what I want (probably smooth HD, cleats not installed for now) and talking to Jordan at DiamondBack it appears a 7 week wait.
The "non essential" shutdown screwed up production like many manufacturing companies.