What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

No need to start calling names… let’s keep us classy.

 

Got my Voodoo 14” rack installed with the tonneau brackets and bike mount. Now to find a tonneau that I like and some bed stiffeners. I have some Cali Raised I picked up used but I may look at a different set so I don’t have to cut the bed mat.

 

I have the same top and have been going back and forth on getting the low profile cab guard you have. How do you like it? Does it restrict your visibility? Was it a pain to install?

 

Congrats on the find.

 

Super clean truck! If you don't mind me asking, what percent tint do you have on the front windows? I'm planning on getting mine done soon, and that looks perfect IMO.

 

Appreciate it! Thanks

 

Looks great! Nice find!

 

@Out2gtcha

Love the look...I have Bushwacker Fendys and interested in a set-up similar to yours when the time comes.

 

It really depends on how you use your DiamondBack. Part of the reason I bought mine was because of the small size of the bed (it really gets small when it's covered) and the ability to put large/long item on top of the DB. After the first time I strapped some lumber to the DB, I understood the idea behind the cab guard. I needed about 6 treated 8' 2X4s and couple 4x4s so instead of using my utility trailer I strapped them to the DB. It was plenty study enough for the load but I was worried that the load was going to shift forward against the rear window. Hard braking, something hitting the ends of the lumber and shoving it forward, backing into something etc. . So to answer your question I made the move to get the cab guard because I am strapping things to the DB quite often. I would say it alters your view more than restricts it. But with coolers, chairs, umbrellas, camping equip, harvested game, etc. strapped to the top you are going to have restricted views anyway. The install wasn't hard if you take your time although drilling through the top isn't something I like to do. I went the extra mile in waterproofing the holes as to what DB provides i. e. used silicone at hole locations. It adds some weight to the forward panel as well. For me I'd call it a win. About the only drawback for me is that it alters how you use the cleats closest to the cab. That and the $$. DB is dang proud of their products.

 

I had the same concerns after hauling materials on top. I thought about the lager guard as well, it just seems like overkill. Thanks for the feedback.

 

Are you able to fold the rear panel all the way back or does the cab guard block it?

 

Just finished installing my hood strut kit. Bye bye to the prop rod !!

I got the redline tuning kit and it is simple to install. The only thing I thought was working the rivet gun handles is difficult on the engine bracket. The hole nearest the firewall is hard not to scratch the fender. I knicked mine ever so slightly because of space and angle trying to work the gun.

 

Stock suspension? What size tire?

 

@TekITGuy

I installed the "Elites" and appreciate the convenience.

 

Got any front angle pictures? I have a set of the same fenders, but I dont have the bed sides. I want to see how it looks with just the fronts on.

 

Great looking truck!

 

Installed my DRT shackle hangers yesterday and added the crossbar this morning. Felt like Riddick on Creamatoria racing the sun on Saturday, ha. My thermometer was reading 111F when I called it around noon. The sun was right at my garage door opening too.

For those interested, install is fairly straight forward, just time consuming. And a $15 air hammer works wonders, ha.

 

I wondered about that as well before ordering. The one time I thought it was a problem I just removed the panel. Takes a couple minutes. It sort of rests on the cab guard. The same thing if you want to fold back the front panel. Rests on top cab guard surface. Either way, you still have to strap down the panel if you are going to drive with it folded over. To me not an issue. You can see the added tool bar. I did both panels.

 

If you get longer struts for the front lid, and disconnect the safety latch, you can then open it to a full 90 degrees. The rear I wouldn’t do the same as it gets to tall, but I’m short too though.

 

That's sweet!