Thoughts on the Diamondback Switchback

[SurfRaptor]

The cover is only held on by 4 clamps. I wouldn't buy it personally cause I have gear mounted under my HD that I couldn't do with that.

Can you elaborate on “4 clamps” ? Do you also mean the quick fist clamps for a shovel, axe gear bags on the underside of the cover? It’s listed as a toolbar on the website? I want to mount a shovel, my freedom rope and maybe an axe underneath for sure but it looks like you need the HD model to have two of the tool bars?

 

[John M BUNMAN]

If the DB cover is closed and locked can the remote/auto tailgate still function up and down?

Like I said in my review of it. You can adjust how tight/snug My tailgatei sits against the tailgate. Mine will open when the lid is closed but it will put excessive wear on your weather stripping.

 

[John M BUNMAN]

I think it could make it a one man job but I used to remove the rear of my Jeep solo for a few years until I dropped it. Lol

Can you tell if there could be any other pro’s/cons of the trifold vs the 50/50?

I personally don't see any other advantages.

 

[SurfRaptor]

Like I said in my review of it. You can adjust how tight/snug My tailgatei sits against the tailgate. Mine will open when the lid is closed but it will put excessive wear on your weather stripping.

But the weather stripping is something easily replaced if worn out correct? I do my own work (with in reason) and I’m not scared of replacing weather stripping to be able to have the auto tail gate work correctly. I have to open and close it at all military check points in Baja along with coming back across the border.

 

[John M BUNMAN]

shouldn't be an issue

 

[Stan G]

If you're still looking for an SE, I'm selling mine.

DIAMONDBACK SE For Sale (With or without Crossbin)

DiamondBack SE - Ford F-150 2021–up Smooth Black / Preinstalled Cleats Local meet up only - New England Area(Freight cost is expensive) DIAMONDBACK CROSSBIN 13 FOR sale as well $1400 for both (Retail would be over $2,000) $1200 for Just cover PM me if interested.

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[JorgesRaptor]

That’s pretty cool, I have the HD version and love it!

 

[SurfRaptor]

That’s pretty cool, I have the HD version and love it!

I know now I have to decide between the two. I am leaning towards the SE over the switchback.

 

[Sparda1123]

Can you elaborate on “4 clamps” ? Do you also mean the quick fist clamps for a shovel, axe gear bags on the underside of the cover? It’s listed as a toolbar on the website? I want to mount a shovel, my freedom rope and maybe an axe underneath for sure but it looks like you need the HD model to have two of the tool bars?

No. The cover is clamped to the bed with 4 claps (2 on each side of the center portion). My gear mounting solution is something separate I did using their Molle racks which only work with the HD cover. If your going to replicate what I did, you'll need to riv nut the panels in your install. Contrary to what is listed on their site, the rubber well nuts provided are NOT rated for the weight. Ask me how I know.

 

[SurfRaptor]

Ok I didn't think I wanted to go as far as the Mollie Racks. I think the SE is going to still be the best choice for me. I will report back and update this thread once I get it in and do the installation. Appreciate everyone's advice. If the switchback were such a good new product, I feel like the forums would be talking it up immediately. I like having shocks that open my rear. rather than folding it up anyway.