Diamondback tonneau covers
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Diamondback tonneau covers
Well, I bought a '05 F-250, 6.0, crew, 4x4, SB, 33k miles with just about every option made on it. A one owner vehicle. I have to pick it up in CA this weekend, (I'm in Phoenix). I plan on adding the DR 4.5" lift soon and that's about it for now. I do want to add a tonneau cover and I'm considering the Diamondback SE cover. They're a sponsor of the site and the cover looks pretty cool I think. Just wondering if anyone else has this product and their opinion of it?
Gary
'05 EX 6.0 Eddie Bauer
(soon) '05 F-250, 6.0, crew 4x4
Gary
'05 EX 6.0 Eddie Bauer
(soon) '05 F-250, 6.0, crew 4x4
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From: Trappe Pa
I have one, the Diamondback cover that is. Bought the cover in September 2004. Truck was purchased in June 2004. My truck is a crew cab short box XLT model with the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel.
Had to have the cover hinges replaced last year. Drove to the factory last October and had them effect repairs.
Original design hinges had a steel pin that went into an aluminum socket. The pins seized to the sockets therefore ripping the welds on the hinges out of the covers. The company has since switched to different hinges. I haven't had any problems since.
I do load my 600-700 pound ATV on top of the cover and use the tie down cleats and ratchet straps to cinch the quad down. The wind drag from the quad up above the cab does cut down on fuel mileage though.
Had to have the cover hinges replaced last year. Drove to the factory last October and had them effect repairs.
Original design hinges had a steel pin that went into an aluminum socket. The pins seized to the sockets therefore ripping the welds on the hinges out of the covers. The company has since switched to different hinges. I haven't had any problems since.
I do load my 600-700 pound ATV on top of the cover and use the tie down cleats and ratchet straps to cinch the quad down. The wind drag from the quad up above the cab does cut down on fuel mileage though.
Last edited by Skweeker; Apr 19, 2007 at 03:51 PM.
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