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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 06:20 AM
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An air hammer is your friend. Noisy, but you can get it into places where you can't swing a hammer. Great for stubborn brake bleeders too.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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Awesome thanks man! Cheaper than I expected.

I was checking out those diamondback covers and they look sweet I want one now lol and I like how they have the extender to Carly two at a if needed on short beds. I think it would look badass as well following the bumpers with the rugged look.
Agreed. And the black linex would look awesome on yours!

I really want the silver with a headache rack for work lights. The ability to carry 2 quads, or have a pallet loaded on top, but keep dry storage is amazing. And the 3 piece design makes it much easier to remove and store. It is better than my fiberglass cover in every measureable way.... except price lmao.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 07:20 AM
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Man I have had my eye on Diamondback Covers for a long time. Just cannot believe how proud they are of them. They certainly demand a hefty price for them, but on the other hand they are the most versatile tonneau on the market in my opinion.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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I am definitely getting an air hammer as well as some other air tools to make all this easier lol those 8 bolts took an hour and shining the light to make sure i got them completely.

Yeah they look slick IMO and are very useful, i am not sure how much i like the headache rack that the sell though i wish they had more options i kinda like the headache racks like these.



Granted in black and smoked LED lights not red but idk i may sway myself eventually lol.

EDIT: although looking at thier galory it looks as if many people do custom stuff to them.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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When I get a headache I usually grab a beer.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 09:10 AM
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Some guys have done some pretty interesting stuff to those covers. There was one dually that modified his long bed cover to hold 3 and he could still tow his camper.

I could use beer right now... its already one of those days... I should have had extras last night to carry me through the morning.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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I just noticed "Custom Treadplate Beer Cooler" ... Then checked out the thread... My hat is off to you sir!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 10:09 AM
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I appreciate that, one of the better things I have spent time on. I actually need to give it a little attention for the upcoming riding season.

Allow me to post some **** for you....









I've been doing some light upgrades on it the past 2 weeks. 2008 King Quad 750 AXi Lighting Upgrades - Suzuki ATV Forum
 
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I need one that fits this.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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I like that diamond back cover if I keep the ranger and don't get a shell for it might have to do that. LOL
Like Matt I don't care for the rack. If I put a headache rack on it it would be custom made along with bumpers.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SDElwood
I need one that fits this.
That has to be the scariest thing I have ever seen.......
 
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All the people following the thread right there...gone...


LOL anyway yeah my creative juices are starting to flow on what I can do with that cover and I think with the bumpers it would flow nice with a headache rack to add to the aggressive look.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 11:27 AM
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Plus it will give you a reason to buy an ATV.


Just say you have to see if this cover really holds an ATV and it wasn't staged. LOL
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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Just keeps getting a little off track when the focus heads toward barley pops.

Keep up the good work Monte
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Toyman
That has to be the scariest thing I have ever seen.......
The t-shirt or the Busch can?

Matt, this is an A.D.D. thread and you attract the worst of us.

And I think that your truck would look great with that cover, bumpers, and a headache rack.

Now I think we should accessorize it with a new ATV

My best friend just bought this...

http://forumfoundrycdn.com/nickj/utv...MnGrn_15-6.jpg

I think it would blend nicely with your truck. For the record, those are 30" tires and it is a 1000cc engine w/ 82 hp....

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