Installation Instructions: DR8 / DR9
DODGE RAM 1500 AND 2500 / 3500
RAMBOX VERSION ONLY
5’7” BED LENGTH (DR8) • 6’4” BED LENGTH (DR9) 2009-CURRENT
TOOLS REQUIRED

CONTENTS

DECKED carton| Hardware box – unbagged components| HARDWARE box – bagged components
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LEFT/DRIVER DECK HALF – 1| (inside DECKED carton):| PREP DR8/DR9 – 1
RIGHT/PASSENGER DECK HALF – 1| WEATHER STRIPS – 2| 1/2” SCREWS – 1
CENTER VERT – 1| HANDLE – 1| 3/4” SCREWS – 1
DRAWER – 2| | .905” DOG POINT SCREWS – 1
CAB SIDE STUD – 2| | 1” SCREWS – 1
TAILGATE STUD W/ AXLE – 2| | FLANGED NUTS – 1
C-CHANNEL – 2| | DRAWER 1 – 1
RULER – 1| | DRAWER 3 – 1
HARDWARE BOX – 1| | HANDLE – 1
TORSION BRACE – 2| | WHEELS – 2
BOTTLE OPENER – 1| | PREP-EXTRA – 1
DRIVER SIDEBOARD – 1| | NYLON WASHERS – 1
PASSENGER SIDEBOARD – 1| |

**ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

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▼ HEY! TORQUE BOY: READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL DECKED ▼

1. Don’t go rogue on us, please read the instructions.

2. Don’t over-tighten screws, get em’ hand-tight.

3. Don’t use power tools.

4. If you don’t follow directions and do use power tools:
   A. Set clutch at a very low setting.
   B. If you blow it: Two extra threaded inserts are included in BAG
   PREP-EXTRA. That’s all you get, unless you call us and ask for more. The inserts will replace any stripped inserts in the four corner supports or the faces of the center vert at the torsion brace, but NOT THE TOP OF THE CENTER VERT, so hand tightens until snug only! You can also screw the inserts back in if dislocated. There is a straight screwdriver slot on the underside of the threaded insert.

5. Start all screws with fingers to avoid cross-threading.

6. Nice job if you’re still reading

7. TAILGATE corner supports have axles; CAB SIDE corner supports don’t.

8. You will need a buddy to help with exactly one step.

PREP ALL CORNER SUPPORTS: L-BRACKET INSTALL

• Install a nylon washer onto 16 of the 1/2” long screws in BAG 1/2” SCREWS.
• Install 2 corner support L-brackets with 1/2” long screws on all four corner supports where shown – no nuts needed here; BAG PREP DR8/DR9.

PREP CAB SIDE CORNER SUPPORTS: BRACKET INSTALL

• Find the two corners supports with NO axles installed. These are the curbside corner supports.
• Install the alignment pin bracket onto the curbside corner supports in the locations shown with the 3/4” screws and flanged nuts; BAG PREP DR8/DR9, 3/4” SCREWS, and FLANGED NUTS.
• Slide rubber bushing onto pin; BAG PREP DR8/DR9. Push until seated.

PREP BED: CAB SIDE BRACKET INSTALL

• Install a nylon washer on two 1” screws; BAG NYLON WASHERS and 1” SCREWS.
• Install cab side mounting bracket (green) and clamp (blue) around RAM tie down ring (red) as shown in DETAIL A; BAG PREP DR8/DR9 and FLANGED NUTS. Repeat another side.
• Perform a light stretching routine.

ASSEMBLY: DRIVER’S SIDE DECK

• There are five pre-installed gaskets – one on the top center channel of the vert, one on each underside of the decks where they rest on the center vert, and one on the top side of each C-channel.

•  Place C-channel on the inside ledges of the DRIVER SIDE CAB SIDE corner support and the DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE corner support. THE FOAM STRIP MUST BE ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE C-CHANNEL – don’t get this wrong!

• The C-channel endplate must rest on the cab side corner support.

• Verify that the tailgate corner support’s axle is closest to the tailgate; if not, swap for the other tailgate corner support. THIS IS IMPORTANT!

• Install nylon washers onto four 1” screws.

• Loosely bolt C-channel to the two corners supports using the 1” screws with nylon washers and flanged nuts. Make sure the screw head is in the C-channel, not on the corner support side. As shown by the solid GREEN lines.
  Don’t tighten yet.

• Line up the driver’s side deck (sticker or mark on the end of deck panel indicates LEFT/DRIVER) on top of the C-channel/ corner support assembly and the center vert bosses. Use caution not to tear the foam on the top of the C-channel. Hey Sparky: Tailgate end of the center vert has an axle installed; the center vert axle and corner support axles must be on the tailgate end (not cab side end) of the assembly. This is important – and your 2nd warning.

• Using four of the 3/4” screws and flanged nuts, insert a screw through the deck panel into the four, L-shaped brackets installed on the corner support (please see DETAIL A – BLUE lines indicate these screws).

• Do not over-tighten.

•  Use the .905” dog point screws to install the deck panel to the center vert – no nuts needed. Start all screws with fingers to avoid cross-threading and tighten just until snug.

•  Now tighten the loose screws connecting the corner supports to the C-channel.

• If you must use power tools, use with caution! Set drill clutch to low torque.

ASSEMBLY: PASSENGER’S SIDE DECK

• Using the driver’s side assembly you just built as support, assemble the passenger side.

• Place the C-channel on the inside ledges of the PASSENGER SIDE CAB SIDE corner support and the PASSENGER SIDE TAILGATE corner support. THE FOAM STRIP MUST BE ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE C-CHANNEL.

• The C-channel endplate must rest on the cab side corner support.

• You should have the correct tailgate corner support for this step. The axle will be on the tailgate side of the system.
  If not, swap the tailgate corner supports now. That was your 3rd warning. Shammalammadingdong.

• Install nylon washers onto four 1” screws.

• Loosely bolt C-channel to the two corners supports using the 1” screws with nylon washers and flanged nuts. Make sure the screw head is in the C-channel, not on the corner support side. As shown by the solid green lines. Deja vu, don’t tighten yet.

• Line up the passenger’s side deck (sticker or mark on end of deck panel indicates RIGHT/PASSENGER) on top of the C-channel/corner support assembly.

• Using four of the 3/4” screws and flanged nuts, insert a screw through deck panel into the four, L-shaped corner support brackets (BLUE lines indicate these screws). Do not over-tighten.

• Use the .905” screws to install the deck panel to the center vert – no nuts needed. Start all screws with fingers to avoid cross-threading. Tighten just until snug.

• Now tighten the loose bolts connecting the corner supports to the C-channel.

PASSENGER SIDE DECK HALF

ASSEMBLY: CAB SIDE TORSION BRACE

• The two torsion braces are the same and are installed on the cab side and tailgate ends of the system.

• Start with the cab side torsion brace; the tailgate side will be installed later.

• Install a nylon washer onto four .905” dog point screws.

• Slide a torsion brace under center vert and cab side corner supports. There should be NO axles on this side.
  That was your 4 th warning. As they say, three strikes and you’re out!

• Start all screws with your fingers. Loosely install two .905” dog point screws with nylon washers into both holes in the center vert and into each corner support. Tighten just until snug. Overtightening can spin out the inserts.

INSTALL: ASSEMBLY
(NOW, BACK TO THE TRUCK)

• Now, grab your buddy to help you lift the assembly into the back of the truck.
• Be sure to lift the cab side alignment pins over the tailgate side tie-down loop when sliding the system forward.
• Slide forward until the cab side alignment pins engage into the cab side support brackets and the system rests against the cab side wall.

STOP: The location for the bracket install on the tailgate corner support depends on your truck bed length! Pay attention below.
DR8 + DR9 INSTALL: TAILGATE BRACKETS

• Use the 3/4” screws and flanged nuts to install the tailgate bracket (green) onto the corner support using the correct holes for your truck bed length.
• The nut must be on the bracket side. Position the DECKED tailgate bracket so that the arm is on the CAB SIDE of the truck tie-down loop; BAG PREP DR8/DR9. 5’7” bed (DR8) – Use the two holes closest to the tailgate. 6’4” bed (DR9) – Use the next two holes forward, towards the cab side.
• Place a nylon washer on a 1” screw.
•  Place the bracket clamp (blue) on the loop. The short edges of the clamp should be on the top and bottom.
• Install 1” screw with washer through clamp plate, through tie down loop and into weld nut on the back side of the tailgate bracket. Tighten until snug. Repeat other side.

**DRAWERS: BRACKETS + WHEELS

**

(IT’S ALL BALL BEARINGS THESE DAYS)

• Each drawer has a left and a right corner bracket. Bolt the brackets into place via the bottom two holes in the bracket with 3/4″ length bolts. Use the 2″ length screws for the upper cab side wall hole in the bracket; BAG DRAWER 1.
• Install a tube brace in each drawer with two 3/4″ length screws; BAG DRAWER 1, BAG DRAWER 3.
• Attach wheels onto the drawer brackets with a 7/32″ hex wrench; BAG WHEELS.

INSTALL: DRAWER HANDLES

• OK, Grasshopper, one drawer handle assembly needs to be installed by you. We did the other one.
• Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: DECKED.com/videohandle.
• From the underside of the drawer, place the springs into the cavities on either side of the handle slots, red spring=right spring; BAG HANDLE. NOTE: Each spring arm should point inward, not outward.
• Install a clevis pin through each outside drawer hole and through the spring; BAG HANDLE.
• With the DECKED logo facing outward, insert the handle ends behind the spring arms. Rotate the arms 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 inside drawer hole. Repeat on the other side of the handle.
• Install a hairpin through the clevis pin; BAG HANDLE.

INSTALL: DRAWERS

• Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: DECKED.com/videotailgatewheels.

• Install the drawer by sliding wheels into their two channels (C-channel and center vert), and slide the drawer all the way forward until closed.

• Install the remaining tailgate side wheels onto their axles; BAG WHEELS.
  NOTE: Placing a spacer under the drawer to raise it into position makes this easier, like a small piece of 2×2 or 2×4.

• Install the weather strips on the tailgate side drawer edge: With the weatherstrip wiper facing cab side, line up one end with the side of the drawer and place on the top drawer edge, firmly pressing down on the weatherstrip as you move along the drawer edge.
  NOTE: Facing the weather stripping the wrong way will funnel water into the drawer: BAD!

• When the weatherstrip is fully seated along the top edge, trim off any material that extends beyond the drawer edge with wire cutters. Watch out for the stainless wire coil inside; it’s sharp!

INSTALL: THE FUN STUFF

• Install nylon washers onto four .905” dog point screws.
• Slide torsion brace under center vert and tailgate corner support. Place the bottle opener on the outside of the torsion brace.
• Loosely install (start with your fingers to avoid cross-threading):
• Two 1/2” screws (with 3/8” hex heads) through upper holes in the bottle opener into the center vert – no washers needed; leave loose; BAG BOTTLE OPENER SCREWS (inside the PREP DR8/DR9 bag).
• Two .905” dog point screws with nylon washers through the end holes in torsion brace into tailgate corner supports; leave loose.
• Two .905” dog point screws with nylon washers through the bottom bottle opener holes and torsion brace into center vert; leave loose.
• Align bottle opener to edges of center vert and tighten four bottle opener screws.
• Tighten end screws into tailgate corner supports just until snug.
• You’ll have two extra .905” screws if you have a 5’7” bed.

INSTALL: SIDEBOARD AND RULER

• Identify the plastic, “L” shaped sideboard with the DRIVER sticker. The other sideboard will be used on the passenger side.
• Push the DRIVER sideboard forward until it touches the curbside wall.
• Push the vertical leg of the sideboard up against the truck bed wall (marked with a THIS SIDE UP sticker).
• Using the holes in the sideboard as a guide, install self-tapping, #3 Phillips head screws through the sideboard and into the DECKED panels; BAG PREP DR8/DR9.
•  Repeat the process for the passenger side of the system.
• • Install ruler by aligning the ruler holes with the inserts in the decks. Use your fingers to start the 1/4” screws to avoid cross-threading and leave loose until all screws have been started; BAG PREP DR8/DR9.
• Tighten just until snug with a 1/8” hex wrench.
• Insert lock core plugs, or install locks if purchased.
• Nice job. Your mother and I are very proud of you.

IMPORTANT: Grab your favorite beverage, crack ‘er open in the bottle opener and make a toast to your magnificent truck. You did it. Immediately post a photo of your significant other, child or canine (in no order of significance) (please someone show us your pet alligator) appreciating your accomplishment. Add hashtag #DECKEDUSA | @DECKEDUSA.
DECKED Products – Limited Lifetime Warranty
(Valid on DECKED Products purchased on or after 8/1/2021)
DECKED LLC, (the “Manufacturer”) warrants the original purchaser only that DECKED Truck and Van Products (The “DECKED” Product) will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase and continuing for the expected lifetime of the DECKED Product. The DECKED Product must be registered by the original purchaser with DECKED, LLC via its website at, www.decked.com/register and a copy of the original sales receipt must be supplied to the Manufacturer at the time a warranty claim is made. This warranty terminates if the original purchaser transfers the DECKED Product to any other person or vehicle.
WHAT IS COVERED
All DECKED Products identified above on or after August 1, 2021
DECKED’s Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to US and Canadian customers only. International shipments are covered by DECKED’s 3 Year Limited Warranty.
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS
Subject to the limitations and exclusions described in this limited warranty, the Manufacturer will remedy defects in workmanship or materials by providing one of the following
remedies at its option and without charge to the original purchaser for parts: (a) repairing the defective portion of the DECKED Product or (b) replacing the entire DECKED Product. In addition, the Manufacturer may elect at its option not to repair or replace the DECKED Product, but rather issue to the original purchaser a refund equal to the purchase price paid for the DECKED Product or a credit to be used towards the purchase of a new DECKED Product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This limited warranty expressly excludes:

• Damage or defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, installation in a non-supported vehicle or installed in a vehicle that does match the DECKED Product’s SKU-intended fitment or use, or modification of the product, or any types of repair of a DECKED Product other than those authorized or provided by the Manufacturer.
• Damage or defects resulting from conditions beyond the Manufacturer’s control and specifications including, but not limited to the modification, misuse, overloading, or failure to assemble, install or use the DECKED Product in accordance with the Manufacturer’s written instructions or guidelines included with the DECKED Product or separately made available to the original purchaser.
• Damage to the contents of the DECKED product or vehicle.
• TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ECONOMIC LOSS, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONPERFORMANCE, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE DECKED PRODUCT OR THE MANUFACTURER’S NEGLIGENCE.

NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY APPLIES
This Limited Lifetime Warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty for DECKED Products. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of DECKED LLC.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
If the DECKED Product does not conform with the terms of this limited warranty, the original purchaser must promptly notify the Manufacturer in writing upon discovery of the nonconformity. In order to receive remedies under this limited warranty, a warranty claim must have been registered with DECKED LLC by the original purchaser, must describe the nature of the nonconformity of the product, and include a copy of the original sales receipt, invoice, or other proof of purchase and be accompanied with photos or video. Repairs or modifications made to the DECKED Product by other than the Manufacturer or its authorized agent will nullify this limited warranty. Coverage under this limited warranty is conditioned at all times upon the owner’s compliance with these required registration, notification, and repair procedures.
Product registration may be performed at: https://decked.com/register
Warranty claims must include reciprocal contact information and may be made via certified mail or email to:
DECKED Warranty and Claims
Contact info:
DECKED LLC
PO Box 885
Ketchum, ID 83340
[email protected]com

PATENTED
Full-size Drawer System: PATENT PROTECTED: US9527454-B2,  USD719905 S, US9168874 B2, CA2969118A1
Midsize Drawer System: PATENT PROTECTED: US10988087B2,  112017005448.6
DECKED Tool Box: PATENT PROTECTED: US20210062581A1
For more information on DECKED’s patents visit: DECKED.com/patents
DR8/DR9 | v.8

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 3/8” socket
• 7/16” open wrench
• 1/8” hex wrench

• 3 Phillips head screwdriver

• 7/32” hex wrench
• 7/16” socket
• 1, 3 or 7 cold beverages

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