Installation Instructions:DG5

CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA8’ BED LENGTH

2007-CURRENT

VERSION 3

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TOOLS REQUIREDAdjustable wrench (that opens to about 1”), 1/2” open end wrench, Phillips screwdriver, 3/8” socket,

7/16” deep socket, 7/32” Allen wrench, electric drill, 5/16” drill bit, drill stop, self-etching primer

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▼ READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL DECKED ▼

DON’T use power tools to assemble or install the DECKED system (aside from drilling ammo can drain holes and installing the DECKED tie-down brackets). Impact wrenches and other power tools can over tighten and damage components.

DON’T over tighten J-hooks during installation. J-hooks need to be snug to keep system from moving around, but should NOT be cranked down.

DON’T over torque any bolts, particularly the bolts attaching the center vert to the deck halves.

TAILGATE ammo cans have flat bottoms; CABSIDE ammo cans are narrow at the bottom.

NOTE: You will need a buddy with exactly three steps.

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▼ ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW ▼

C-CHANNEL

TAILGATEAMMO CAN

CABSIDE AMMO CAN

CENTER VERT

PASSENGER SIDEDECK HALF

DRIVER SIDEDECK HALF

J-HOOK ATTACHMENTS

17”

Available space for crossover tool box or other storage shown below (red).

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▼ FITMENT OVERVIEW ▼

AMMO CAN DRAIN HOLES: TO DRILL OR NOT TO DRILL

• Do you use a Tonneau or shell over your DECKED system? There is no need to drill holes.

• Does your DECKED system live outside in the elements? The ammo cans will likely get water in them. You’ll need to drill holes in the ammo cans. There are two

dimples in the bottom of each ammo can. Drill a 3/8” hole at each dimple.

3ADECKED TIE-DOWN

BRACKETS

16 7/8” from center of factory tie-down bracket to center of DECKED tie-down

bracket.

4” from top of floor beads tocenter of lower mounting hole in

DECKED tie-down bracket.

16 7/8”

4”

1/4”

FACTORY TIE-DOWNBRACKETS

PREPARE BED: BRACKET INSTALLATION 1) Using the dimensions in the view below, find the location for DECKED brackets; bag 3A; on both sides

of truck, referencing location from existing factory tie-down brackets. 2) Use the DECKED bracket as a guide to mark hole locations on inside bed wall. 3) Attach a drill stop to 5/16” drill bit and set depth of drill stop to be 1/4” from tip of drill bit. NOTE: Extreme caution must be taken when locating and drilling holes. Not using a drill stop could cause damage to fuel lines and hoses, possibly causing a fire or explosion. 4) Using drill with drill stop, drill two 5/16” holes at locations marked in step 2. NOTE: Once you have drilled the holes into the vehicle, the raw metal edges should be sealed using a self-etching primer to resist corrosion and potential fastener point failure. 5) Place tie-down bracket up against side panel and place bolts through holes. 6) Have a buddy position themselves underneath the vehicle, so they can install the backing plate and nuts over the bolts. 7) While holding head of bolts, have your buddy tighten the nuts with a wrench or ratchet. 8) REPEAT process for opposite side of truck.

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STEP 1: DRIVER SIDE DECK ASSEMBLY • Loosely bolt C-channel to the ledges on the inside of the two ammo cans. Make sure bolt head is on the C-channel side, not inside ammo can; bag 1A. NOTE: The small rectangular slot in the C-channel indicates the tailgate end. • Line up the deck (sticker indicates driver side deck half) on top of the C-channel/ammo can assembly

and the vert bosses. NOTE: Tailgate side of vert has an axle hole at the bottom (see below). • Bolt deck to C-channel/ammo can assembly; bag 1B for driver side tailgate ammo can, bag 1C for

driver side cabside ammo can. • Go back and tighten loose bolts connecting ammo cans to C-channel. • Bolt the deck to the vert; bag 1D. Do not use power tools. • Grab your buddy to help you lift assembly onto driver side of truck bed.

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VERT

DRIVER SIDE DECK HALF

CABSIDEAMMO CAN

VERT AXLE HOLE ON TAILGATE ENDTAILGATE

AMMO CAN

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C-CHANNEL

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DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE AMMO CAN (TOP VIEW)

AXLE

VERT AXLE

VERT

STEP 2: INSTALL AXLES 1). Install the driver side tailgate ammo can axle; bag 2A.

• Rotate the axle from its inbound side using a wrench on the “flat” end. Nut is included in bag and can be held with adjustable wrench while tightening. NOTE: Axles should be tight enough that the axle end is difficult to spin with a 1/2” wrench. 2). Repeat on passenger side tailgate ammo can; bag 2A.

3). Install vert axle; bag 2B.

PASSENGER SIDE TAILGATE AMMO CAN (TOP VIEW)

AXLE2A

TAILGATE

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STEP 3: INSTALL DRIVER SIDE DECK HALF • Insert the J-hook through the center hole on the driver side cabside ammo can and loosely affix it to tie-down bracket with spherical washer, flat washer and nut; bag J5. • Insert the J-hook through the center hole on the driver side tailgate ammo can and loosely affix it to

the tie-down bracket with spherical washer, flat washer and nut; bag J5. IMPORTANT: Leave all J-hook screws loose until entire deck is in place.

J5

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DRIVER SIDE CABSIDE AMMO CAN

DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE AMMO CAN

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4C

4AC-CHANNEL

STEP 4: PASSENGER SIDE DECK ASSEMBLY

CABSIDEAMMO CAN

TAILGATE AMMO CAN

PASSENGER SIDE DECK HALF

• Loosely bolt C-channel to the ledges on the inside of the two ammo cans. Make sure bolt head is on the C-channel side, not inside ammo can; bag 4A. NOTE: The small rectangular slot in the C-channel indicates the tailgate end. • Line up the deck (sticker indicates passenger deck half) on top of the C-channel/ammo can assembly

and the vert bosses. NOTE: Tailgate side of vert has an axle hole at the bottom. • Bolt deck to C-channel/ammo can assembly; bag 4B for driver side tailgate ammo can, bag 4C for

driver side cabside ammo can. • Tighten bolts connecting ammo cans to C-channel. • Grab your buddy to help you lift assembly onto passenger side of truck bed.

RECTANGULARHOLE IN C-CHANNEL

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STEP 5: INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE DECK HALF • Insert the J-hook through the center hole on the passenger side tailgate ammo can and loosely

affix it to the bracket with spherical washer, flat washer and nut; bag J5. • Insert the J-hook through center hole on the passenger side cabside ammo can and loosely affix it to tie-down bracket with spherical washer, flat washer and nut; bag J5. • Bolt passenger side deck half to the vert; bag 5C (just like step 1D). Make sure all bolts connecting deck to vert are snug, but no power tools. • MAKE SURE THE VERT IS IN THE CENTER OF YOUR BED; the gaps on either sidewall may not be equal. • Alternately and gradually tighten all J-hooks to ensure deck is centered and secure. Do not tighten one side of J-hooks all the way in one step. • Install window covers in cabside ammo cans (from inside the ammo can).

PASSENGER SIDE CABSIDE AMMO CAN

PASSENGER SIDE TAILGATE AMMO CAN

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CABSIDE AMMOCAN WINDOW

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PASSENGER SIDEDECK HALF

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STEP 5.5: INSTALL VERT SHIM • GM truck beds are oftentimes convex. If your truck bed is convex, this Santoprene shim will allow

the tailgate end of the vert to rest in full contact with the bed; bag 5D. NOTE: Not all GM truck beds are convex, only add shim if needed.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF DECKED. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DECKED IS PROHIBITED.

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Stock Type:

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Dimensions are in INCHES unless otherwise specifiedDo Not Scale Drawing

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CAD Generated DrawingDo Not Manually Update

Tolerances Unless Noted2 Place .........± 0.063 Place .........± 0.015Angular ........± 1.0°Trimline ........± 0.06Hole Size .....± 0.04

Material:

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GENERAL NOTES:

MUST BE FREE OF BURRS, SHARP EDGES AND FOREIGN MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO SATISFACTORY ASSEMBLY, SAFE HANDLING OR FUNCTION

CHANGES AFFECTING DESIGN, COMPOSITION OR PROCESSING OF THE PART PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR PRODUCTION REQUIRE PRIOR ENGINEERING APPROVAL

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:ALL WELDS ON STEEL WELDMENTS TO MEET AWS D1.1ALL WELDS ON ALUMINUM WELDMENTS TO MEET AWS D1.2

HELPFUL TIP: The shim is 1/8” thick. If that thickness stilldoesn’t fill the gap, cut the shim into two pieces and stack to create thickness.

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STEP 6: INSTALL DRAWER WHEELS • There is a left and a right corner bracket for each drawer–bolt brackets in place.

(use the 2” bolts for the upper back wall bracket hole); bags 6A and 6B. • Use tube brace with two bolts to connect the two corner brackets; bag 6C. • Insert axle through wheel and affix to drawer bracket; bag 6D. Do this for each wheel (4 times). • Turn drawer upside down and align the holes in the L-braces (loose in system box) with the drawer

holes. NOTE: Start L-brace with hole closest to handle. • Simply use your thumb to push the weld nuts into each hole. Once weld nuts are in place, turn the

drawer upright and insert the screws (snug but not too tight); bag 6E. • Repeat for all drawer sides.

6A6B

6E

6C6D

WELD NUT

2” BOLT

Topside of Drawer

Bottom side of Drawer

Side View

REVISIONSZONE REV. DESCRIPTION DATE

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CORRECT:SPRING ARM FITSIN HANDLE NOTCH

WRONG:SPRING ARM OUT

OF HANDLE NOTCH

SPRING ARMSPOINT INWARD

STEP 7: INSTALL DRAWER HANDLES • Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: decked.com/videohandle • From the underside of drawer, place the springs between the holes, red spring=right spring; bag 7A. NOTE: each spring arm should point inward, not outward. • Install clevis pin through each drawer hole and through spring; bag 7B. • With DECKED logo facing outward, insert the handle ends behind the spring arms. Rotate the top of the handle toward the clevis pins, pulling the spring arm downward. When the handle hole is lined up with the clevis pin, push the pin through the handle hole and through the drawer hole. Repeat on the other side of the handle. • Install hair pin through the clevis pin; bag 7B. • Repeat process for the other drawer; bag 7C & 7D. HANDLE OVERVIEW

CLEVIS PIN

Topside of Drawer

Bottom side of Drawer

Side View

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FCORRECT:SPRING ARM IS HERE(FULLY HORIZONTAL)

WRONG:SPRING ARM IS HERE

(NOT FULLY HORIZONTAL)

TOP VIEWHAIR PIN

HELPFUL TIP: MAKE SURE SPRINGS HAVE THE LONG ARM HORIZONTAL AND SHORT LEG VERTICAL BEFORE INSERTING HANDLE

SPRINGNOTCHES

STEP 8: INSTALL DRAWERS • Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: decked.com/videotailgatewheels. • Install optional drawer braces (instructions included in bag); bag 8A. • Install drawer by sliding wheels into their two channels (C-channel and vert). • Install remaining tailgate side wheels onto their axles; bag 8B. NOTE: Placing a spacer under the drawer to raise it into position makes this easier (ammo can lids work well). • Place weather stripping on top of the tailgate side drawer edge with the wiper facing CABSIDE; bag 8C. NOTE: Facing the weather stripping the wrong way will funnel water into drawer: BAD!

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CABSIDE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF DECKED. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DECKED IS PROHIBITED.

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Treatment:

Material:Tolerances Unless Noted2 Place .........± 0.063 Place .........± 0.015Angular ........± 1.0°Trimline ........± 0.06Hole Size .....± 0.04

CAD Generated DrawingDo Not Manually Update

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Dimensions are in INCHES unless otherwise specifiedDo Not Scale Drawing

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Description

Part No.

Appvd By:

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Drawn By:

Scale

Size

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Seq.Rev.Dwg

Seq.Part

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Gauge Width X

Stock Size:

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Stock Type:

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STEP 9: THE FUN STUFF CAUTION: These are small gauge screws–light, hand-tightening is all that is required. • Center and screw on the ruler/edge guard; bag 9A. • Screw on the bottle opener; bag 9A. • Using your favorite beverage, test the bottle opener, and think about how jealous your friends are

going to be.

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