Ultimate Overland Bed Rack Setup on Tacoma | Front Runner + Diamondback = SWEET SWEET LOVE

[@robertholder7616]

Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike! Could you do a video on installing that rack system? Like take the tent and everything off and show where to drill, what size bolts, etc. I want to do this to my cover!

[@1peckwonder]

THANK YOU SO much for bringing this to the channel, you inspired me to commit to buying my first Tacoma! knowing the wear and tear you've put your rig through is a true testimonial of how rugged a Taco can be.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

*UPDATE* A Front Runner kit is now available in the 'Accessories' section from Diamondback here - bit.ly/2IrQUHA or from Front Runner here - bit.ly/3d6ZPgy (they are the same kit, sold at both websites).

[@matt47willys]

That link goes to the Diamondback website, not Frontrunner. I looked around on the Frontrunner website and couldn’t find it.

[@sushi-maka-nushi7925]

matt47willys it’s on diamond backs website for accessories, but they are sold out lol

[@TundraVic]

www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/diamond-back-cover-tri-load-bar-kit.html Available from Front Runner website 👍

[@TundraVic]

Awesome! I’m going to order one...hopefully with a bit more height so I can get more storage....Also worth mentioning that the kit now comes pre cit with finished end pieces👍

[@drj4608]

I really dig this setup! I also really like the KB Voodoo setup that other Tacomas are using, but that one video of your rack snapping while on the trail always haunts me when I don't see beefy legs on a rack system. These legs really do look sturdy. Great job!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

KB Voodoo looks kinda cool, and I think those bases are steel, so they should hold up better than the thin aluminum ones I had that broke. Some pros and cons to that setup vs one like this - but just never fell in love with those ones.

[@singlecamjamEG6]

Sorry if this question has been answered before but I’m also getting the kB voodoo rack setup and they say it has 500lb dynamic load capacity. Is that enough for a 180lb tent during moderate off roading?

[@GraveDigger78]

I don't know why I want to hate on you but your videos are too damn good. You are winning me over

[@Nick-lk2rv]

I can't believe it took me this long to find this video... I still have the original racks you got from Amazon in my wish list because no one has put out anything better... Till now! Can't wait to see whats next from front runner! Your loyal follower @4sighttribe 😃🇺🇸

[@nikkisun5546]

Frontrunner is good stuff. There show room in socal is droll worthy too. Thanks for the vid.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I need to check it out one of these days.

[@garrettfogrecon95jesusislo83]

Dude your truck is very cool I’m jealous lol

[@theduke9953]

Another awesome video mike. Honestly the only thing I would add to your badass toy is the spare wheel mount on the back bumper (tailgate). Think it would definitely set you that much more apart from the other Tacoma’s. I appreciate the detail you put into all that you do. Tip my hat to you.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yeah, I'm all about usability though - and rear swingouts would make my day to day stuff a pain in the butt. If this wasn't my dialy driver, I'd consider it more. They're cool though!

[@EuropaChronicles]

5:15 Mike are you saying that if you put a brace on the middle hinge section of the Diamondback, that you don’t need to put one on the front section to mount a rooftop tent? I really love everything about this setup except that it looks like you basically have to crawl up into the bed to get stuff out of the front when the tent is mounted.

[@verynearlypure]

There is definitely room to innovate a tray system that rolls out but you lose storage with additional hardware in the bed. I suggest packing things in some action packers or equivalent ie pelican, apache, etc. lots of options out there the beautiful thing is that no one is right. Each rig setup has a unique purpose for vehicle and owner.

[@Yotasol18]

Finallllllllyyyy!!! I’ve been waiting for this review! I currently have the rack system you had before. Gonna look into this ☝🏼 looks way better. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mixflip]

That is indeed sweet!

[@jordancompton2319]

This is what I've been waiting on Haha. I thought that's what this was and was planning on calling them to see If I could get them to fit something together. Good to know they will know what I'm talking about now. Great video!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yup, they should know exactly what you're looking for - albeit there will still be a few options to choose from to customize the setup to your needs.

[@zachbarren]

Do you think the tent mounting system could be bought individually from I-camper and used on another tent? Ie cvt, tepui, smittybuilt

[@tylerblack1434]

Thank you for this! Keep the videos coming! These types of videos just feed ideas of cool new innovations for offroading, camping, and bugging out!

[@TheMooseMan25]

Do you have to have 3 cross bars to handle most roof top tents? Or can 2 get the job done?

[@medicdan5981]

Ready to see your new lift and tire video to see how you’re running those 35s! Love this channel. Keep it up!

[@heritagecruiser]

Do you know if iKamper uses a standard track on the base of their tents? Debating buying some of those mounts to use with a different brand tent.

[@joeyjohnson6217]

I know this video was posted a while ago. But. Can you share the mount for you max tracks? Like how you built them?

[@ryonwright7181]

Nice Rack... It had to be said

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Oh hey... thanks

[@taylorelsner6332]

Ryon Wright haha why don’t you have 300+likes already?

[@darthvader7010]

GOT EMMMMMM

[@usmcjlsharp]

Mike. How do you have your high jack mounted to this rail system?

[@SL_PressureWashing]

Great videos! Looking to purchase the diamond back but worried I may have issues with mold growing in things like hiking boots or firefighting gear after use that are left in the bed while the hatches are shut. Has anyone had mold issues with using a tonneau in general or the diamondback ?

[@PJRGOLF08]

North Face duffel is excellent!

[@justingarnick6021]

I have the Front runner crossbars. What are the nuts that are mounted to the bars for?

[@ASEfl2]

Hey Mike. Quick question in regards to storage. I love this setup and just recently installed the diamondback and about to put the frontrunner products on. I saw in an older video you had the cross bin for storage underneath. Where do you relocate the items in the bin when you have your tent on top? Thanks in advance

[@vikinghunter2177]

Mike you will have to let us know how it holds up during your trip? Thanks for the review.

[@drewanderson5067]

Diamond back or cap? Debating which one

[@acthilina]

Did you have to drill the Diamondback cover to install this roof rack?

[@GingerBeast-DC]

Quick one, size legs are you running? And could you please provide the part number. Also great build!

[@BC_Hunter]

I like it but how do you access stuff under your bed cover?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

The panels open normally. If there’s something on the rack though, you access stuff through the tailgate

[@silvermonk13]

is there a reason both links for Diamondback Truck Covers link going to a different website entirely?

[@mrbruns2619]

How's the rack holding up Mike?

[@FrontCountryHunter]

I seen on one of your other videos you had a orange thing on your tailgate of your truck (interior), can I ask what that was and what it’s for?

[@ColtenJuliana]

Any discount codes for Frontrunner? Looking to get a similar set up on my Tundra bed sides. Thanks for the informative video!

[@travismichaelroche]

Can you go over how to mounted your Maxtrax?

[@Instacivicbro]

Hey whats up guys hope you been well!!!

[@gregsall5872]

I forget what suspension do you run? How does it handle the load in the back. For work I usually carry a generator, big compressor, and tools and she squats a decent amount. Sick set up as always man!

[@slzbuildz]

Have you thought about getting a Decked system in the bed? How does the decked bed drawers fit into the overlander world?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Some people love them, they seem cool. For me though, my truck is my daily driver and I don't want to lug around the extra weight and gear that I might keep in there - as almost all of it would be pointless to lug around in my daily life. I use my truck bed to haul stuff quite a bit, so I wouldn't want the drawer system eating my the space.

[@mikewittie1182]

Any issues with opening the tail gate with all that weight? I have some trouble with just the Diamondback.

[@samsonitte]

I have a DB HD cover on my '15 Tundra and would really like to build FR rack for similar purposes. How do you get FR to make 64" load bars? I emailed Alyssa at FR but they don't have anything longer than 58". That length is good for the narrow Tacoma, but as for the Tundra the bed is 67.5" wide. I really would like to use up the width of the DB HD cover, sorta like minded with Mike for making all space usable. Any help appreciated.

[@samsonitte]

@VanDuderBoss I sent a message to FR, got a response, "I cannot say much, but I can say that the wheels are moving on this. Glad you like our products and we hope to have a product that meet your needs soon!"

[@samsonitte]

UPDATE: Frontrunner has emailed me today saying they will have load bars at 62" length in a couple months. Gonna get my Tundra set up soon.

[@ax5017]

Is this diamondback HD ?

[@justjeepin]

I’m wanting to add a bed rack and a hard tonneau cover and your setup looks great. Did you install a bed stiffer also or does the diamondback cover keep the bed sides from expanding?

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

You can double check w/ DiamondBack, or even Toyota, but I believe that the non-moving center panel of the HD or SE DiamondBack covers clamped on the bedsides kind of act as a brace or cross beam between the left & right sides of the bed. That should help prevent the bed from flexing/expanding to a certain degree. I do remember Mike saying in another video that he added Total Chaos' bed stiffeners to the truck, so it shouldn't hurt to add those, too. His setup has those bed stiffeners at the bed floor corners by the tailgate and the center panel of the DB cover at the top, near or at the center, of the bed that should help to stiffen the bed.

[@WallyWalic]

Do you have the HD diamondback then?

[@johannswartz7585]

That truck is dope brother..

[@ayontubemitra]

Hey Mike! I found your video and immediately sold my tonneau cover to get this setup. Quick question, when you take your tent off, are you able to open your diamondback covers with the front runner racks still installed? And is there still room in the cab side to mount the diamondback cab guards?

[@UrbanNeo]

I’m looking at this video again because Diamondback just released a front runner rack specifically for their bed cover

[@PreparedAirman]

Hopefully they will make this for the Jeep gladiator.

[@surfingredneck1060]

Mike. Do you know what the nut is at the end of the rails are used for? You have it facing up and I followed that but the instruction show it facing down. The Frontrunner guys didn’t know and that was disturbing.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

It's for the perimeter rail system, so doesn't really apply to just using the slats

[@surfingredneck1060]

Last Line Of Defense .. thanks does it matter if it’s facing up or down?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

For the way I have it used - not really.

[@jmsuitter5]

Looking good and inspirational

[@brendaleetv]

Do you know the part mumber for the rack rails? In the Front Runner store they sell them but with the basquet. All I need is the rail track.

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

It should be these: Pick-Up Load Bed Tracks / 1200mm(L) - by Front Runner SKU: TRBU002 - Qty.: 1 pair, Price: $104.00+tax Call them to confirm current pricing. I bought them a year ago.

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

Love the video and FrontRunner products. I have a slimline 2 roof rack on my Tacoma!!

[@andrewneumann547]

Mike, so I just bought jeep gladiator and am looking to somewhat copy your build. I tried to use your affiliate link for the diamondback cover and even tried using discount code “LLOD” and nothing gives a discount. Do you happen to have a different code that works?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Diamondback actually almost never does discount codes - so any that I ever have are always very temporary. Nothing going on right now unfortunately.

[@seanlee4ty]

What tail lights are those?

[@dmurk888]

Aghhhh, Mike you switched racks again!!! I got the previous racks you had and so far it’s working. Your new Frontrunners look great! Question, your previous holes you drilled into the diamondback top, did it effect the new frontrunner mounts/new holes to drill?

[@realpolicetalk]

A great review on a cool product.

[@benjaminogle11]

I like the setup. I’m debating trading in my Jeep for a Tacoma. Question tho: how do you access stuff in the back of your bed with a cover and rack? You can’t exactly easily remove that stuff in the woods. I just imagine having to remove a ton of crap to get the chair I need lodged all the way in the back. Have you installed tracks or goose gear cabinets in the bed?

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diamondback-modification-thread.553966/page-16#post-21036079

[@tonysannicolas3936]

do you have to seal where you've drilled into the diamondback?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I typically use rubber washers, but you could add some silicone as well.

[@johnbradley2016]

How much was the system?

[@faviancastiblanco5874]

Nice set up glad this video glad is up. Is that still the SE diamondback or did you upgrade to the HD?

[@TRDGE]

So I'm guessing there's no way to open the Diamondback while these racks are mounted right? I mean even without a tent

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Without a tent, yup you can open them just like normal.

[@TRDGE]

Awesome, thanks Mike

[@InsurgentNarwhal]

What is the limiting factor with this system? The racks or the diamondback? How much weight can the racks hold?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Racks for sure - Diamondback can hold 1600 lbs

[@tennispro70]

Hey Mike, I have a Diamondback and looking to add a rooftop tent. I looked at the Frontrunner website and cannot find the rack components that you have. What are they called? Thank you! See you Overland Expo West!

[@samlewis6314]

You should call FR, employees are so nice. Cannot order without them placing the items needed in on-line cart.

[@tennispro70]

sam Lewis I did! They said they are coming up with a lot for DB covers. I’m going to wait

[@Texarican1]

I have been very interested in the diamondback however, I have been a bit skeptic to buy it due to the loss of bed space. Is the cover easy to remove if large items (i.e furniture) need to be moved

[@thestig007]

Takes about 30 seconds per door. Little longer if you need to remove the center piece.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yeah each panel slides off easily if you just need to access about half the bed. The center piece is held in place by 4 bolts. I have a full review on the Diamondback if you search it.

[@zenacal]

Thanks for the vid and looks awesome!!

[@JonHackley]

Question - Did you consider using the Diamondback Cover Mount Rack? If so, what was your conclusion?

[@19DESERTFOX91]

Bit different and bulkier but Front runner ironically has max trax holder very similar to what you did. Rescue device holder i think they call it

[@raiderpower6875]

What part of Colorado are you in?

[@jackburns5345]

what is the jacket ur wearing

[@chrisgonzales1615]

Hey bud. Was wondering what you think of benchmade

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I love the axis lock, but won't be buying any of their products for awhile (most likely never) due to their political leanings.

[@chrisgonzales1615]

I agree thanks for the response love the videos. You’re one of the reasons I bought the 2019 Tacoma TRD off-road. Love the truck. Haven’t got many mods yet but can’t wait To get my lift and tires

[@jonathane8585]

So this setup will support 550lbs. static? (2 Adults + Roof Top Tent)

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yeah - won't have any issues with that.

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Looks good. Any issues with the system leaking into the bed of your truck?

[@thestig007]

I have a similar setup using rhino rack tracks, no leaks yet. If it ever did leak, easy fix with some silicone.

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

@@thestig007 thanks. Just wish id went with the hd version.

[@rvboyett]

Very educational. Thanks.

[@davidschlarp1606]

What's the price tag on this?

[@brockmccloy7169]

Wish we could get a discount on the DiamondBack!

[@zacharypatterson9620]

Any chance you can link to the guy you mentioned on Tacoma world?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yup, the thread is actually already linked in the video description.

[@mollygarcia3]

Mike, Love your Truck. I drive a 2017 Duramax 4x4 2500 midnight edition. I just am getting started over landing I got a Tuff Stuff RRT and was thinking of getting the SE if I’m only going out a few times a year. Should I go with the HD or just the SE if I am not using as much as you. the truck is not my DD. Thanks love the Channel, Semper Fidelis! Richard. LOL my wife’s KZbin Account

[@Razgriz1387]

Molly Garcia that lame def tank thoe. Nice truck at the end of the day

[@Heydude2733]

What’s is the north face bag? I didn’t see the link.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Oops here it is - bit.ly/2IvE0fU - I'll add it to the vid description, thanks for the reminder.

[@paulspurlock599]

So 2 questions: 1.) I assume you are using the Diamondback HD now? You said in an earlier video you had the SE. That wouldn't be strong enough for RTT+bodies, right? 2.) Can the diamond cover be opened assuming the RTT has been taken off?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Previously had the SE, currently the HD. I did have racks and rooftop tent on the SE though with no issues. With no RTT and nothing on the racks, yup the diamondback can open up like normal.

[@adamkreuz9068]

I know Northface is awesome but damn are they expensive. I just picked up a 60L duffle at American Trucks for like 70 bucks. Thick rubber, tie down straps, only difference is no external pockets. I'm using it as my roadside emergency bag so I can easily toss it between my truck and my company car.

[@Greendioblo]

I loved the video on Ram mounts but spending 70 bucks on a way to hang my phone while driving is killing me. Any more advice or words of encouragement to help me push the purchase button?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Most of the time I use a cheap magnet mount - but that does rely on having a small metal plate on the back of your phone / case.

[@SHEEPDOGofDALLAS]

Here is the parts/prices for 58" slats, sub out shorter slats if needed. I found you can also get an SKU for a custom sized Slimline II rack under their trailer/canopy/cap section and then just buy the feet and track that you need. You'll need to contact them to add these to your cart though. Items Qty Price Slat to Load Bar Conversion end Cap Kit - by Front Runner SKU: RRAC044 2@ $37.90 1475mm Slat - by Front Runner SKU: RRSS1475 3@ $182.85 Pick-Up Load Bed Tracks / 1400mm(L) - by Front Runner SKU: TRBU003 1@ $139.00 Pick-Up Roll Top Leg Mount - by Front Runner SKU: LASS028 3@ $236.85 Subtotal $596.60

[@grgoss1]

I do tons of my own research, am decent at rational reductionist thinking, figure I have my system dialed.. so happy with myself. Find you got there first. Part, dang, beaten to the punch. Part, respect. Part, validation. Thanks!!!

[@thedarknight5100]

damn your truck must be heavy. Good luck goin mudding

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

I have a somewhat similar setup but w/ stock wheels, tires and suspension. It did fine in the snow and mud pits at Big Bear, CA. No crawl control needed. Anyway, we'd be smart to know our limits. There's still a lot of fun to be had outside the mud. But, sometimes, it doesn't get interesting until someone gets stuck on the trails.

[@QQ-hm4nu]

You should create another channel for your truck related content. Some of us subscribed to last line of defense for last line of defense stuff lol it’s turned into last mods for truck

[@LastLineOfDefense]

If I only posted gun reviews on this channel - I'd make a new video like 4 times a year. I'm more interested in training, and those get by far the least views, interaction, and interest of all. The most fun stuff to me is gear and gear related content - which is what I enjoy making most, and if I were to go by views, likes, comments, and general interaction is also what people like the most. Fortunately I don't clickbait like everyone else - so if it's a video that doesn't interest someone - it is very easy for them to not watch.

[@QQ-hm4nu]

Last Line Of Defense well yeah I meant gear for self defense accessories, firearms, those videos are great. but I guess I just can’t relate to the truck stuff, wish I could but anyhow thanks for the response.

[@stefan3225]

Thumbnail is hilarious, so much stuff bolted on the rig! How do you make a Taco weigh 5 tons? Just watch this video :)

[@Texarican1]

Thank you all for the clarification. I will be looking forward to that purchase.

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

I've been waiting for this review. The three sets of legs w/ crossbars looks like it's working out well. Nice man. For the legs, what leg height did you get; are those the Tall Legs?

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

Scratch that question. I watched the video again and payed better attention: You mentioned it's mid-height.

[@gregdeese]

@@earlmonteclaro9833 On front runners site the Colorado rear bed rack will work.. Or you can email them and they will piece it all together and add it to your cart for you.. I did the same thing after watching this and a guy has a article on Tacoma World about the Diamondback cover as well.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I believe technically these are the Tall legs for the system. Though again, as far as I know all of the components necessary for the kit cannot be found publicly on the site so they'll need to piece the kit together for you over the phone.

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

@@gregdeese Thank you, sir. Haha... I'm actually "that guy" on TacomaWorld who wrote the article and made several recommendations on previous Tacoma videos of Mike's for the FRO rack system on the DB cover. Mike and I e-mailed briefly back-and-forth on TacomaWorld to figure out a way to get better load bars on the LLOD overland SpitHTF mobile. I got the mid-height legs, too, but was thinking of switching to the tall legs. However, I've got this height limit issue with our apartment building's subterranean garage gate that I want to clear. I don't want to shear off the rtt because the setup was too high. If Mike got the tall, then I thought I might be able to clear the garage gate height limit of 6'8".

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

By the way, PapaDave also has a pretty good bed rack system (KB Voodoo's) with an iKamper tent that's shown in that DiamondBack Cover mods thread in TW. However, for my needs & preferences, I preferred Front Runner Outfitters rack system. Plus, their USA store is only like 30min from where I live in SFV, CA.

[@BB-zc4gq]

Tacomas dont need the slats. They are merely cosmetic and only use is helping others.

[@MacHaggiss]

FAB man , orsm

[@JeffrikOG9]

peel that trd sticker off, i did it on mine and it looks so much better imo

[@dexteww]

Nice👌

[@polecatfan1627]

Nice

[@mattg9971]

First!! Keep the video tempo going!

[@timassgoblin]

Stop showing me expensive stuff I want. I’m running out of money haha.

[@Kentucky-ev7bd]

Is it just me on are these diamondback owners making things way harder. I mean a simple old school tent would be much easier and comfortable, and you would maintain access to your truck bed. Seems weird to do this above.

[@BB-zc4gq]

Overkill.

[@ricardosahagun7404]

Super ghetto 🤨?

[@Michael_Dolences.]

This seems way too ridiculous and impractical.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I guess it depends on your uses. For my uses it is very, VERY practical. Granted if I had no use for any of this stuff, haha then yeah it'd be impractical. But hey, you do you.

[@Michael_Dolences.]

@@LastLineOfDefense Yeah, if it works for you then it's cool. Still love the channel though. Best of luck.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Cheers!