New Owner & Bed Cover

[pinebaron]

You will want this...

Amazon.com

And this...

Amazon.com

And if you don't carry 2x6's, this...

Amazon.com

Quoting Eckhart Tolle...That is all for now.

Thank You for your execellent suggestions; all three items ordered.

 

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[pinebaron]

Watch your damn chin. And you can't over-lube the climbing pins. As in, more is better.

Will do so thanks!

 

[pinebaron]

And one of the final pieces of the puzzle Putco Molle Panel also arrived today. This is for the driver side.

 

[pinebaron]

Was hoping to do more but just managed to install driver side Putco Molle Panel and commenced attaching recovery straps; first is the 30’x4” AEV strap, 10’x4” Tree saver strap followed by Yuncum 30’x1” Kinetic Recovery Rattler rope. Additional pics for others trying to attache the panel to the truck, showing how to retain OEM tie downs and hardware.

 

[Johnv76]

Was hoping to do more but just managed to install driver side Putco Molle Panel and commenced attaching recovery straps; first is the 30’x4” AEV strap, 10’x4” Tree saver strap followed by Yuncum 30’x1” Kinetic Recovery Rattler rope. Additional pics for others trying to attache the panel to the truck, showing how to retain OEM tie downs and hardware.
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Looking good man. Nice install, and good setup.

 

[Koolbreezeya]

Nice setup.

 

[Rick Paye]

Hi all - I bought a 2025 2500 AT4 one month ago and have loved it. I looking into a bed cover and really like the Diamondback options due to their security & seal. However, finding pictures of one on a 2500 seems hard to locate.

Does anyone have pictures they can share? Or any pros/cons from their experience with Diamondback?

The only con I can think of initially is not having the ability to use the entire bed at ease & covering the 5th wheel access. Not as concerned about the 5th wheel based on my use.

Hi I'm Rick Paye out in Salem OR I have a real truck brand BAK FLIP MX4 MATTE ON A 2025 MX4 1500 SIERRA CREWCAB IT OPENS UP TO USE Full BED folds all the way back to the rear window has pads that set against the window and A rod that holds everything stable while it's open

 

[pinebaron]

Thank You for your execellent suggestions; all three items ordered

Arrived

Now to start installing what’s left

 

[gemarsh]

Hi I'm Rick Paye out in Salem OR I have a real truck brand BAK FLIP MX4 MATTE ON A 2025 MX4 1500 SIERRA CREWCAB IT OPENS UP TO USE Full BED folds all the way back to the rear window has pads that set against the window and A rod that holds everything stable while it's open

Welcome.

 

[pinebaron]

Hi I'm Rick Paye out in Salem OR I have a real truck brand BAK FLIP MX4 MATTE ON A 2025 MX4 1500 SIERRA CREWCAB IT OPENS UP TO USE Full BED folds all the way back to the rear window has pads that set against the window and A rod that holds everything stable while it's open

Welcome

 

[Koolbreezeya]

Hi I'm Rick Paye out in Salem OR I have a real truck brand BAK FLIP MX4 MATTE ON A 2025 MX4 1500 SIERRA CREWCAB IT OPENS UP TO USE Full BED folds all the way back to the rear window has pads that set against the window and A rod that holds everything stable while it's open

Nice, welcome

 

[pinebaron]

After installing the Hi-Lift jack and traction boards, I feel I need even stronger gas spring struts for the DimondBack HD tonneau cover; 160lb upgrades are fine for raising but literally slammed down when lowering, luckily I did not break my right hand during my first lowering soon after finishing installation.

I know I put pics up in the other thread but I'll put them up here again; feel pretty proud after its done.

 

[gemarsh]

So, are there even stronger struts available? Anyway of adding a third?

ETA... zooming in, it looks unrealistic to add a 3rd.

 

[pinebaron]

So, are there even stronger struts available? Anyway of adding a third?

ETA... zooming in, it looks unrealistic to add a 3rd.

I find there are stronger ones available; the problem is most don't conform to their weight support specs. I see 200lb struts available on Amazon however reviews indicate they don't actually support 200lbs. I may have to resort to trial and error; returns are easier with Amazon unless I find something better.

 

[pinebaron]

I find there are stronger ones available; the problem is most don't conform to their weight support specs. I see 200lb struts available on Amazon however reviews indicate they don't actually support 200lbs. I may have to resort to trial and error; returns are easier with Amazon unless I find something better.

Ones installed are 17" extended and 10.5" compressed. I found some 200 lbs ones 19.7" extended and 12.1" compressed which would fit. The question is where to find something that lasts; all this stuff is made in China and product quality can vary from crappy to excellent.