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Definitely didn't even think about the bed scene lighting aspect of picking a cover. Does the cover block the lights at all?
No, the lights still work fine even with a cover that sits on top of the sides instead of down in the rails. There are just diamondback shims, that will not fit under them.
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I like the looks of the diamondback, but went with a Truxedo rollup. My neighbor has a DB on his Tacoma, I like the looks and it is much more secure, but I haul larger items quite often and the fix center section of the DB wouldn't work for me.
 

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Diamondback's are gamechangers! Here is the one on our 3rd Gen. Security and weather resistance are unmatched.

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As a note, Diamondback doesn't take into account Trailhunters, or any model with scene lights, when installing these covers. The shims, that are shipped to go under your bed side molding, will not fit because of the scene light wiring running the length of the molding. Not a huge deal but it will not be quite as waterproof because of it. I still love mine.
This applies to both the Switchback and HD/SE.
I got the shims to fit fine - the wires just snake around the shims
 

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Diamondback's are gamechangers! Here is the one on our 3rd Gen. Security and weather resistance are unmatched.

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I want this setup with my DB - can you tell me how hard it was to install Trukd after the DB was already installed (if that’s how you did it) — and which model you got?
 

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I want this setup with my DB - can you tell me how hard it was to install Trukd after the DB was already installed (if that’s how you did it) — and which model you got?

With 2 people we recommend removing the cover, loosely assembling the rack off the truck, place the rack on the truck, then reinstall the diamondback.

If you have just one person then keep the Diamondback on, build the rack one crossbar/set of uprights at a time, attach the two crossbars together with the front to back connectors, then tighten everything down. This way adds a little more time, but it is not bad at all. Just remember to keep things loose until you find the right position for everything.
 
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Odd question. Assuming you have the 5ft bed? Just curious if when you open the rear panel, could you fit a fair amount of lumber tilted into the bed with the tailgate up? The fixed center section on that cover makes me concerned in that area, especially with only a 5 ft bed.
I strap it to the top of the cover, the bed is full of tools already
 

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I put a Diamondback Switchback on a month ago. Smooth finish, great fit. Prepping the bed rail caps and installing the front bulkhead bar is more work than installing the actual cover. I’m super pleased.

ETA: I will say my electric tailgate needs a helping hand when the Switchback is latched down. Doesn’t bother me in the slightest, but may be a disappointment for others.

ETA 2: After two weeks of sitting on the rails of the bed, the weatherstrip conformed and found its happy place. Since that time, the electric tailgate has zero trouble opening and closing on its own.

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I put a Diamondback Switchback on a month ago. Smooth finish, great fit. Prepping the bed rails and installing the front bulkhead bar is more work than installing the actual cover. I’m super pleased.

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I like the floor of your garage.
 

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I put a Diamondback Switchback on a month ago. Smooth finish, great fit. Prepping the bed rail caps and installing the front bulkhead bar is more work than installing the actual cover. I’m super pleased.

ETA: I will say my electric tailgate needs a helping hand when the Switchback is latched down. Doesn’t bother me in the slightest, but may be a disappointment for others.

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Looks great. Thinking about getting one but I had a question. With the cover flipped up is there enough room to hang a mountain bike over the tailgate ? Thanks.
 

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Installed the gun rack on the Diamondback SE. Works out great. Of course I don't keep a gun in the rack
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all the time, just most of the time. Very pleased with the cover, no leaks, no dust.
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