DECKED 101: Full Size Drawer System Install Video

The more or less consummate guide to installing the full sized DECKED Drawer System in a pickup truck or cargo van. Covers each of the steps and offers a great way to spend ten minutes of your life which will save you 120 in the end.
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[@superjet2771]

FYI: Decked Tech Support recommends NOT using this video as a reference, and the instructions kinda suck too so here are a few golden tips. A. Use the longer bolts on the small cab ammo cans and the shorter bolts on the larger rear ammo cans. B. Because of the engineering genius involved, ONLY the bed covers are marked with any sort of orientation, so be damn sure the center spine is facing the right direction or you WILL install it backwards! The numbers and letters at the bottom of the ammo cans mean NOTHING, so don't try ad figure them out. C. The screws are extremely cheap and aluminum (probably to prevent rust but my bed is covered) so you'd be wise to go buy a couple quality back ups as some will not fit correctly. Do not force a tight screw. Try a different screw or replace it. D. Working on the Deck System at waist level is orgasmic by comparison to the ground. Use a work horse, fork lift or however you can get it up. E. Tech support is super fast and super friendly, but I'm not quite convinced they have ever actually built one themselves? F. Any You Tuber who claims they snapped it all together with no issues is a damn liar.

[@Kriptoker]

Mine had the wrong stickers for the driver/passenger side on the deck. Got the whole damn thing together, and into the bed (almost, would not fit right). The top deck was backwards/reversed. Had to take it apart and flip it all around. A real PITA.

[@austintshepard8958]

Thank you this is gold.

[@jimmyl.bakerjr.7026]

Awesome video!! I did read the instructions, BUT and it's a big but...I just followed this video! Super easy and simple. Set my drill to lower settings and got it done. No friend was close, so I lifted it myself and got it installed in my 2019 Nissan Titan. Next purchase is the cargoglide. Great video and great product!!!

[@revchadbrooks]

Watched the video a few times before I started my install (2023 F150). It was a bit cloudy, and I think a few of the plans have changed, but this was still a good resource. The whole install took me around 2.5 hours. The biggest part of that time was me taking off one of my tow strap hooks in the truck, a day after having a spray-in liner put in only to realize the instructions have changed and you don't need to completely replace these hooks any more. Decked has redesigned the J-Hook for the cab side. I love it already.

[@Decked]

🫡

[@christopherlaboy9377]

I ordered my deck before the new year, and with the winter season I had to wait for the warmer weather to install it. It's perfect for what I need it for - overlanding and fishing gear.

[@petermenteer3059]

Does it come with those mats?

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Good thing I didn't spray line my bed yet. Will install the decked system on bare metal.

[@JEFFHERNANDEZ87]

Do you need to remove the factory tie downs? My truck bed has a spray in liner.. Have my decked assembled in the garage, and my hammerhead drill was no match for the tie downs lol

[@matismud]

The instructions seem to call for nylon washers on bolts in C bag connecting C-channel to amo can laterally. On video it seems this is not done?

[@bentaylorbowers4073]

Also, I’ve got an ARB dual air compressor mounted in the passenger cab-side corner of my bed. Is it ok to cut a portion of that decking and ammo can in order to provide adequate clearance?

[@Decked]

Hey there. Any modifications to our system (panels or ammo can) does void our warranty and the overall structural integrity of the system. Unfortunately we cannot advise on that specific fitment/modification as we haven't done it. You might also consider mounting the air compressor on the deck panel itself. 👊

[@jordanm7643]

Is there any recommendations on a brand of atv ramps that I can used to get my unit on the decked box. The ones I have bottom out on the tailgate

[@Decked]

Check out Titan Ramps. 👊

[@johnwyndham3116]

I’ve had my decked in my 2021 Silverado for almost 8 months and absolutely love it I use it for side work (home improvement) Fishing hunting camping one of the best investments I have made for my pick up

[@Decked]

🫡 Love to hear it!

[@DidierBan]

I need tool boxes to install on each side of my work truck . Do you guys make it? I already have the bed drawer system in the bed of my personal truck. Due to the type of work I have , the tool boxes on the sides are more effective and efficient for me .

[@Decked]

Hey there. Right now we only have the standard Tool Box but we will keep that in mind for future product ideas.

[@ricardouribe4173]

I’ll be installing a decked system on a 2020 F250 with factory spray-in bedliner. Do I still need to use the shims?

[@Sunbun101]

Did you use shims?

[@bentaylorbowers4073]

Will I still be able to use the bed lights switch in the F150? At 12”, it seems the lights will still shine on top of the system but the on/off switch is covered.

[@Decked]

Hey there. Do you have an F-150 with the new Pro Power Onboard electrical generator? Check out our FAQs here for details on the light switch: decked.com/tools/faq/#!is-the-aluminum-f150-light-switch-compatible-with-decked-1

[@lthayer92]

Does this pop out easy if I wanted to entire bed back? I imagine I have to pop the center bolts that connect the bays and undo the hooks?

[@Decked]

It's fairly easy to take in and out, after the initial install! Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXTHnaGJrcd1bMk

[@stevenmcdonough3815]

Can it be put in over a bed liner, gmc sierra 5’8” box or do you have to remove it

[@Decked]

Hey Steven! We designed the DECKED Drawer System with spray-in bed liners in mind. We have taken into account the normal additional volume and created enough lateral space to accommodate a spray-in liner. If you have a plastic liner, it will need to be removed. DECKED also works with Bed Rug mats -- just be aware it will be a very snug fit, and initially the wheels will wear on the rug until they wear through enough to roll smoothly. As far as the Bed Rug full liner goes, it will be very snug and we don't really recommend it, especially if there is a spray in liner as well.

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

@@Decked thanks for that info man. That’s what I needed to know.

[@gregt3040]

Do you need the shims on an f150 if you have a spray in liner?

[@Decked]

Good question. Give us a call at 208.806.0251.

[@billmclaughlin3500]

I want to order this but I can't find one for a 8 foot bed?

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

I’ve got a standard Bedliner. Can I keep that thing in there and put this on top?

[@Decked]

Spray in liners are fine but any sort of bed mat or bed rug would need to be removed.

[@theminertom11551]

I just purchased an F250 and I am considering a Drawer System. I watched the whole video concerning the install but I did not see how the Drawer System was actually attached to the bed of the truck. It looks like it is just laying in there and could be lifted out by a couple of enterprising thieves.

[@Decked]

Hey Tom. The Drawer System is secured with j-hooks to the factory tie downs in the bed through the ammo cans on the corner. For more information you can check out the install manual here: decked.com/pages/instruction-sets

[@SuperDemon124]

For whatever reason this was very hard to get it to fit in my truck

[@stevesmith8107]

Looking good. Now bring on the model that fits around a gooseneck hitch👍👍👍, Also is there a mold that I could bolt to a flat bed truck? Thanks

[@Decked]

Hey there Steve. Never say never but since the center vert is a critical structural element, we will likely never have a drawer system that is compatible with a gooseneck. We have also never customized a system for a flatbed truck. However, we are coming out with a more traditional crossover style toolbox in January 2021. It will be gooseneck compatible and has our typical DECKED features and benefits. Stay tuned!

[@stevesmith8107]

@@Decked I understand the structure issue. After see how the system is assembled. I assume this more traditional unit works by having drawer system between a goose hitch an the tailgate ? If that is the case maybe I could buy 3 an install in a horse shoe pattern on the flat bed an have drawers open from each side an the rear of the vehicle?

[@atlurker8037]

@@Decked Looking forward to seeing it if it's cheaper than the full bed system. I like the Decked system it just takes up too much useable space and is more than I can afford. Can't find any used ones around for my Tundra.

[@atlurker8037]

@@Decked looks like it's probably this typical tool box with a built in ladder: www.theengineblock.com/decked-new-products-and-applications-post-sema-2019/ Not really interested in that. If you had a stacked set of drawers between the tailgate and wheel wells that fit under a hard tonneau cover I'd be interested in that. Like 2 rows of 2 or two rows of 3 drawers. It would have to be able to be secured down so a locking tailgate would still provide security but would in theory be easier to remove than the current full bed system.

[@Decked]

@@atlurker8037 great find. That is pretty much it and it will be less expensive than the Drawer System. We do not have any current plans to make a stacked set of drawers but appreciate the idea and you reaching out. Let us know if you have any other questions.

[@wb2194]

How can I incorporate my Tacoma electrical outlet so I still can use it?

[@Decked]

Hey there. We've come up with a work around. You can find more information here: decked.com/tools/faq#!can-you-access-the-storage-compartment-and-outlet-in-tacomas

[@37khanali]

Can I install half of the deck system? And leave the other half open for cargo

[@Decked]

It's not quite that simple. Folks have done it, but they end up installing both sides of ammo can assembly, and routing out the top panel, and removing the Drawer on the side that gets removed. We're talking about making a kit to make this easier!

[@westenicho]

How difficult is it to take this system out in the event you have to haul?

[@Decked]

We made a video about this as well! It's fairly easy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXTHnaGJrcd1bMk

[@rucksackransack]

Redo the audio / Kill the music and then upload again. Can’t hear him clearly and it makes it sound aggravating.

[@as3sxp]

Is there any reason the system cannot be installed from inside the bed vs building it and having to lift it up into the bed? Seems a little counterintuitive to build it on the floor

[@Decked]

There are parts of the system during install that you wouldn't be able to reach if you built it in the bed.

[@as3sxp]

@@Decked I was able to pretty much build the first half in the bed. I did build the second half on the floor and had some assistance placing the passenger side in. All in all, it's a pretty simple build. So far I am really enjoying my new purchase

[@Decked]

@@as3sxp we love to hear it!

[@Americanmafia1]

Can you all release a spec sheet of every size you sell so I can buy one for a truck you don't have listed

[@Decked]

Check out our full technical specs here: decked.com/pages/technical-specs

[@Americanmafia1]

I've seen that sheet but it still doesn't tell me what truck to order for

[@Americanmafia1]

My bed is 72 3/8 × 56 5/8

[@Americanmafia1]

But that spec sheet doesn't tell me what truck I should order your system for to get the closest fit for my bed

[@Decked]

@@Americanmafia1 without buying the data from the manufactures, we don't have access to the specs of every truck out there. From your dimensions though you would likely want to check out a 6' midsize truck. Each system is specifically cut to fit snugly to the bed walls though so you may have to do some cutting to make it fit your truck which does void the warranty.

[@mr.z3161]

So someone with tools can remove the ammo cans and take apart the system if you forget to lock the tail end of your truck…?

[@Decked]

It'd be fairly difficult for somebody who isn't familiar with how the system was installed!

[@IdahoBearBait]

Did i miss the important part where it actually connects to the truck?

[@Decked]

Hey there! At about 9:15 you can see the J-hooks being installed through the ammo cans to the factory tie downs that are inside the truck bed. This is how the Drawer System is securely connected to the bed of the truck and is done in all four corners.

[@gw9189]

I feel like for 1500 doll hairs you could have installed the handles ?

[@Decked]

Hey there. We install one... but essentially it comes down to shipping. We stack the drawers on top of each other and would not be able to do so if both handles were installed. If we installed both handles it would significantly increase the dimensions of the box we ship in.

[@danielhannah8426]

What is to stop 3 or 4 guys from lifting that whole system out of the bed and stealing everything?

[@Decked]

Unfortunately a determined thief is pretty hard to stop.

[@austintshepard8958]

Maybe the j hooks that attach to your bed mounts

[@Sunbun101]

Does your tailgate not lock?

[@danielhannah8426]

@@Sunbun101 it does but I feel 4 guys can still lift it out straight up

[@ozzinator2013]

Ford maverick not available why!!!!!

[@Decked]

We've got a CargoGlide available for the Maverick, but not a Drawer System currently!

[@SB-0959]

Sounds like a mission and a half to install all these parts plus reading the comments

[@Decked]

It's really not that bad!

[@aswerty312]

Just installed mine. Awesome system but the engineer who designed how it all connects together and to the bed anchors needs to make some serious revisions. Make it more simple. This product is not ready for the mass market.

[@Decked]

Our Drawer System construction is as simple as it gets, while still being able to do what it does!

[@Jason-zg4tk]

you'd think they'd make the hardware for your 1500 dollar system strong enough to handle an impact

[@Decked]

Hey Jason. Are you having an issue with your system? Customer service would be happy to help troubleshoot and can reached at [e-mail]

[@Kriptoker]

Wish they would not cheap out and use the crappy fastener sleeves that are screwed into the plastic on the deck where the ammo can bolts screw in. They should have spent the extra few bucks and instead used T Nuts that will not rotate and would give a far superior fastened strength. For the price tag, those little things matter.

[@Decked]

Thanks for the feedback here! We're always trying to make our products better! We'll look into this in the future!

[@jacobschutt831]

It makes no sense that the ammo cans don’t lock. I just bought this so that’s a HUGE disappointment. Makes them worthless. You can’t leave anything valuable in there. Horrible design.

[@easadventures1349]

Dude has two whole ass drawers and still finds something to bitch about ha

[@joejaramillo2044]

Turn down the background music.

[@Decked]

🙉

[@KingKongTube83]

Yall mislabeled, sent old instructions, and forgot to drill holes for handle WTF is going on over there...so disappointed

[@Decked]

Hey Daniel, please reach out to customer service so we can get you what you need ASAP. They can be reached at 208.806.0251.

[@podunkpennsylvania292]

Funny..HAHA dont quit your day job

[@pwilki8631]

Absolute pain in the ass to put together. Boxes are cheezee. They do not snap closed very well. You need to put them together yourself. About a third of the drawer does not pull out, so it's kind of useless. You lose half your bed depth and another 15٪ minimum to drawers that don't pull out, so kiss 65% of you truck bed goodbye. Don't buy any extra stuff, not needed in my opinion. Wouldn't buy it again. Would send it back if I could. I'll make a video shortly. I built my own for my last truck for 1/3 the cost, wish I had again.

[@Decked]

Sorry to hear that you weren't a fan! Yes, we have our users install them theirselves. This saves the customer big money on shipping! As for the Drawer Extension, we try to be as clear about this as possible on our site. Each drawer can hold up to 200 lbs and full extension would place too much upward pressure on the top of the deck. While also compromising the 200 lb payload of each drawer. You won't lose your truck bed! What you lose in bed depth, you gain in organized storage under the deck. You can haul just about anything you used to with the ability to ratchet strap items down on top of the Deck. Which has a 2,000 lb payload! The accessories are what you make of them. If you utilize them to their full potential, you may have enjoyed this system more. The CrossBox and D-Boxes can be packed for certain occasions. Create a grab and go environment for work, or for play. We get that our systems aren't for everybody. Hoping that you can give the System another shot!

[@pwilki8631]

@@Decked I'm going to do an independent review in a couple of weeks after I kind of figure out how to use the space at the end of every drawer. I'm thinking if I removed the front wheels I could pull that drawer all the way out. I should have just made another 1. The 1 I made you could pull all the way out and I had a piece of wood on top of the deck that you could put over the drawers and turn the drawers into a big giant work table.

[@LR_BirdMan]

Hate every bit of installation

[@Decked]

It's not thaat bad!