DiamondBack Cover Install With Front Runner Rack

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This week we take you along for our in-depth install of Loki's DiamondBack Cover. Due to our recent adventures, it has taken us a while to get this video out. We've had the DiamondBack Cover and Front Runner Rack installed on Loki for some time, and we are pleased with its performance!
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@corbinflaming3951 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the install video! I just installed my Diamondback and I am about to start drilling for the front runner rack to be mounted! I will be following along with what you guys did.

@SunshineStateVikings 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, we are glad it can help you! One piece of advice we can offer is just take your time with line up and straightening of the rails for drilling the holes! You’ll really thank yourself for taking the extra effort when you go to start bolting the rails to the cover. And one thing we have learned about making the support bars even, is even it up off of separate measurements for each bar location. We went off of the cover at one point and later realized the cover is actually tapered. It’s wider at the cab than at the tail. And most all of good luck with your install! We still love the setup!

@corbinflaming3951 3 жыл бұрын

@@SunshineStateVikings thanks for the feedback! I’ve started to assemble the the tracks that the bars go on and I have run into something weird. The screws that secure the end caps on the tracks are not long enough to actually thread into the track. Wondering if you guys had this problem at all? If so, what did you guys do or what do you guys thing I should do if the caps won’t be able to be secured how intended?

@SunshineStateVikings 3 жыл бұрын

Huh that is weird and no we didn’t have any issues with that. Just went out and took one of our screws out and the threaded section is 1/4” long on ours. If yours are the same maybe it’s possible that the hole that’s drilled into the rail is slightly larger and they just don’t catch as our screw doesn’t thread in very far but for sure catches two to three threads. For a solution I would either try to find hardware that works at a quality hardware store, not a home improvement store (here in Florida we prefer Ace Hardware) or contact front runner to see if they can fix the issue. If all that fails I would resort to using a low quality glue so It could be tapped out if needed. Keep us posted on what ends up happening. We are interested to see what happens.

@israelwhites1334 2 жыл бұрын

@@SunshineStateVikings thank you so much for this video I just bought the same setup for my 2021 Tundra TRD Pro lunar Rock, your video helped me through the entire build awesome video thank you again...

@Nate-zy5ce 6 ай бұрын

What a great set up. Love it. I'm actually planning on getting a new 2024 F150, maybe Raptor not sure yet, but I'm considering getting their new Pro Access Tailgate, so in addition to opening the tailgate up and down you can also swing open side to side a center door in the tailgate. The main reason I like that idea is when I put a pop up tent or something on top of the cover and Front Runner rack that won't allow me to open the cover up top, I can access more of what is inside the bed just a bit easier b/c swinging the door open I can get closer to the bed without having to reach over or around the open flat tailgate. But either way, I love this set up. Definitely plan on getting the cover and rack you have there. Just have to decide on which pickup now. Thanks for the video.

@AFGixxeR88 2 жыл бұрын

You guys seem natural at filming with installs. Even small stuff, it gets frustrating trying to not mess up while filming

@marc_alan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@martincobb6937 3 жыл бұрын

Wish me and my lady played as well as you guys. Thanks for the video... My DiamondBack system is coming next week and is identical to yours. Update: Install went flawlessly. Thanks again for the excellent instruction.

@SunshineStateVikings 3 жыл бұрын

We have our ups and downs as well as anyone else just lucky that we both enjoy the outdoors and love exploring together! Good luck with your install!

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it went well for you! And happy we were able to help with our content.

@desjarr 2 жыл бұрын

You have a very nice setup. Thank you for the very informative video.

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment, we are happy you found the video good and informative! ✌️😃

@mikestevens2053 2 жыл бұрын

Very Nice! I got the same setup for my 2019 Tacoma long bed: Diamondback HD cover in smooth black with cleats separate (don't like the look of 12 cleats installed), and the Frontrunner HD rail system. I ordered 4 load bars so as to have 2 on each long track for heavy loads and RTT, and not wanting to mount track on the middle section of the Diamondback. So far I really love it; it seems very secure when locked. I've had to take it completely off once already to carry larger items, but I marked the middle section and it went back on very quickly. I've walked on top and carried heavy items with no problems. I spent forever laying out the tracks before drilling, and I managed to get all the fasteners in with washers below and not hitting any of the underpinnings

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@AFGixxeR88 2 жыл бұрын

I’m kind of the same as you. I think the cover looks better without the cleats, but I’m not sure the difficulty of drilling them in myself since they send them to you in a bag. I don’t really know what I would tie down on the cover more for security but especially if I would ever use a bed rack.

@ARS1996 6 ай бұрын

Would eyelets be able to be installed to the base rack system? Not the cross bars, but the rails that are bolted to the diamond back. If so this would provide a good load securing system for the top of the diamond back cover without needing to install a roof rack atop it.

@sodobson 2 жыл бұрын

getting ready to order this topper for my Tundra. very good video. well done

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We hope you like it as much we have! By far one of the best solutions for over-landing being able to keep our gear dry and clean!

@adriannmmartinez Жыл бұрын

Loved the video! Just ordered mine for a 2015 taco after seeing how good it looks on yours

@SunshineStateVikings Жыл бұрын

Hands down still our favorite and most worthwhile mod on the truck! 🙌

@mdjak3686 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@SunshineStateVikings Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ✌️😃

@Outrayjes1 Жыл бұрын

Looks good on the 2nd gen. Has me thinking about this mod for my 2nd gen. Can you do a long term review? Pros/cons?

@drglover31 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed!

@kmaamk1620 10 ай бұрын

Awesome vid! Explained it so thoroughly. 2 yr review vid?

@SunshineStateVikings 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! We try to be thorough with these types of videos because we feel it helps others especially when thinking to make the purchase! As for the video we will be doing an update video here with our gear in the next few months and can definitely touch on how it is and how it has been doing. We still love our setup though since the cover keeps the bed dust free. The most difficult things with the cover are due to the space as it is limited with the addition of the cover (any cover, really) but since our tent is on it we don’t take that off to open it up. The bed height and confined space makes us really think about ways to optimize the space we do have in there and it’s fun playing Tetris trying to get everything to fit. 🤪

@conbroski 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if other branded (Thule for example) ski racks fit the Front Runner Load Bars? Or will only the Front Runner Equipment fit? Thanks

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! The design of front runners load bars are very similar to the design most brands use. They should mount up just fine or worst case they will typically have adapter plates available.

@ronpassmore4441 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking to do the same set up. Do you have the front runner stock number?

@nitoplace2768 4 ай бұрын

Yes what is rack part # tks

@paytonlabuff7633 Жыл бұрын

I’m assuming this is the HD? The Jack nuts aren’t needed for the SE, are they?

@SunshineStateVikings Жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right that this is the HD model. We are not 100% sure about the following info, but we believe the Jack nuts should not be needed for the SE version because it has less of the support channels going across it, making it easier to miss the channels and not need the Jack nuts. The front runner rack had pre drilled holes, so that any way you shifted it you were going to hit one or two of those channels with the HD version. Also, diamond back has begun selling the Yakima rack now with the cover and we are not sure of how that one works out with either cover. Last thing to mention her though, is that we have had zero issues with our setup and the use of the Jack nuts.

@jacobpadayachee244 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the hd or se

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

We purchased the HD version

@dans9361 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of knife is that?

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

😅 thought it would be fun to use one of my more interesting knives… that there is the Spyderco Roc

@muddyh2o2init44 2 жыл бұрын

Check the alignment before drilling to prevent having to drill large holes. No need for this if you have any mechanical experience.

@SunshineStateVikings 2 жыл бұрын

Check double check and triple check! The install will definitely go smoother if you take your time with it. The large holes we drilled where for the jack nuts required if one of the holes ended up in one of the supports that run the width on the underside. It’s most likely avoidable if that’s what your wanting to do with your install, for us the layout up top was more important than avoiding the use of the jack nuts.

@stereotypicalguy7409 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, brave to modify an expensive new tonneau cover. I noticed there seemed to be a crack on the line-x coating on the driver side close to the cab. I've read that this can be a common issue from Diamondback on the forums. Did you get a discount from the Diamondback Outlet part of their website?

@SunshineStateVikings 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah it’s definitely nerve racking modifying it so heavily right off the bat! But it all came out great. Never really noticed any cracks in the coating, but there were a few small imperfections. I think what you saw there was a little bit of running like too heavy of a spray right there. Though it is unfortunate to have small imperfections We feel like to some extent it’s to be expected as most things we’ve ever installed have had small imperfections here and there. Now that everything is fully installed I’ve never seen that spot again.

@mikestevens2053 2 жыл бұрын

I am a sample of just one, but I can attest the spray coating is installed very thick and is very tough. My overall impression is of strength and durability; the thing is heavily overbuilt (HD model). In the smooth/black/no cleats configuration it looks sharp, in a rugged kind of way. A perfect match for a Toyota Tacoma.

@brianshaw7543 Жыл бұрын

I would never put holes in my cover purposely😳

@SunshineStateVikings Жыл бұрын

It was definitely concerning but we have had zero issue with water intrusion from the holes we put in for the rack. Holes or not we highly recommend the diamond back cover, it is still one of the best pieces involved with our setup.