FAQs
Installation
How easy is the deck to remove?
The deck surface can be removed quickly. There are four to five brackets holding the deck surface on. Remove the carriage bolts from the deck surface, remove the rear flap, disconnect the wiring and lift the deck surface off.
Can I move the deck to a different truck?
As long as you stay within the same box length the deck can be moved with minimal parts or adjustment.
Do I drill through the deck to mount accessories?
Never. We use the capture channels throughout the deck, cab guard and sides to mount accessories. We can customize brackets to mount almost anything you can dream up.
How long does a typical TruckBoss Deck install take?
Three hours for a standard deck. Add time for accessories such as the Carbide Protection Kit, deck extensions or a winch kit. Only basic tools are required. At times during the installation it is advantageous to have a helper.
I have plastic bed rail caps – should I remove them?
No. Many truck manufacturers now include plastic bed rail caps on their trucks. Neither OEM nor aftermarket plastic caps will interfere with installation.
I have a plastic box liner – should I remove it?
There is no requirement to remove your plastic box liner, however it will have to be cut in several places in order to securely clamp the TruckBoss interface (rail capture) to your truck’s bed rails. To ease your deck install we recommend that the plastic liner be removed.
I have a spray-in box liner – will this affect install?
No. It is fine to install a TruckBoss Deck over top of a spray-in liner.
Liners & Rail Caps
Is the deck completely sealed?
Yes, the rail captures seal the box sides, the front bulkhead seals the front, and the rear flapper seals the rear.
How secure is a TruckBoss Deck?
Our decks create a vault inside your truck box. A TruckBoss Deck is not removable or accessible from outside the truck box. All components are heavy-gauge double-walled aluminum. If your tailgate does not have an OEM lock they are readily available in the aftermarket.
Trailers & Towing
Can I tow a trailer with a TruckBoss Deck on my truck?
Yes. A TruckBoss 8-foot deck installed on a long-box truck will extend no farther than your bumper. A TruckBoss 7-foot deck on a standard-box truck will be slightly shorter than your bumper (Ford Super Duty), flush with your bumper (GMC/Chev 2500/3500) or just past your bumper (Dodge 2500/3500). These lengths will not inhibit you from towing a trailer.
Do I need a deck extension?
This is decided based on deck length and the length of what you’re going to carry.
Will I have clearance for my trailer?
It will depend on what you are hauling, length of deck and which extension you are using. You may require a hitch extension.
Other / General
What is the weight rating on a TruckBoss Deck?
The deck is rated for 2,000 lbs (900 kg).
What are the ramps rated for?
When used as a pair, they have a 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) rating. The FlexxLoader ramp is rated for 1,500 lbs (680 kg).
How much does the deck weigh?
8 ft – 500 lbs (227 kg)
7 ft – 450 lbs (204 kg)
6 ft – 400 lbs (181 kg)
I have an older TruckBoss Deck. Are the new accessories compatible?
Yes, all of our accessories can be used on any TruckBoss Deck.
Will the aluminum oxidize?
The deck surface, sides, cab guard and rails have been anodized to protect them from oxidizing. This will keep your TruckBoss Deck looking new for years.
We welcome any questions you may have regarding the TruckBoss Deck System.