When I started this thread in the beginning of September I had no idea what I would end up with at the end of the day. Kinda funny that when I origianlly posted, I was actually planning on doing the DIY Herculiner paint in liner!! LOL
This thread turned into a great reference tool and certainly helped me make my mind up. Thanks for all the comments, pics and suggestions from you guys.
I ended up going with the Bedrug, Retrax One and a Swing Case.
My truck was just build last Thursday and I could get a caLL ANYDAY NOW, so I will certainly post plenty of install pics when ready.
I can offer these inital comments on the above items;
1) Bedrug. Very sweet! I took it out of the box so it can start to get back in shape. It comes all rolled up and was probably in the box for a while. After a few days in a warm house, All the wrinkles/creases are gone. I already put all the velco tabs on it, so the rest of the install should literally take 15 minutes. I really like the color, texture and cushy nature of the bedrug. Made in the USA. I paid $380 shipped.
2) Retrax. Just took a few parts out of the box so far, but this thing is made top notch/top quality. Read the instructions and appears to be a very easy install too. Cant wait to get it on. 6 screws and 4 clamps, thats it, no drilling. I paid $1,050 shipped.
3) Swing Case. If you have an extra $200 laying around, get one of these things. Top quality and the intall again only looks like a 15 minute job. 6 self tapping screws and thats it. Great idea and IMO, it takes up only dead space anyway, so its perfect for carring up to 50 lbs of my hunting/camping stuff. They also make one for the passenger side if you need it. I got the driver side version. I paid $190 shipped.
I have figured out my plan for the order of the install so everything comes out perfect.
Sitting in garage just waiting:
Bedrug
Retrax
Swing Case
Magnaflow Exhaust
Airaid CAI
Window vent visors
V1 with blendmount and invisicord
Stubby antenna
5 star tuner (ordered)
Just waiting for the phone to ring from the dealership!!!!!!!!
This thread turned into a great reference tool and certainly helped me make my mind up. Thanks for all the comments, pics and suggestions from you guys.
I ended up going with the Bedrug, Retrax One and a Swing Case.
My truck was just build last Thursday and I could get a caLL ANYDAY NOW, so I will certainly post plenty of install pics when ready.
I can offer these inital comments on the above items;
1) Bedrug. Very sweet! I took it out of the box so it can start to get back in shape. It comes all rolled up and was probably in the box for a while. After a few days in a warm house, All the wrinkles/creases are gone. I already put all the velco tabs on it, so the rest of the install should literally take 15 minutes. I really like the color, texture and cushy nature of the bedrug. Made in the USA. I paid $380 shipped.
2) Retrax. Just took a few parts out of the box so far, but this thing is made top notch/top quality. Read the instructions and appears to be a very easy install too. Cant wait to get it on. 6 screws and 4 clamps, thats it, no drilling. I paid $1,050 shipped.
3) Swing Case. If you have an extra $200 laying around, get one of these things. Top quality and the intall again only looks like a 15 minute job. 6 self tapping screws and thats it. Great idea and IMO, it takes up only dead space anyway, so its perfect for carring up to 50 lbs of my hunting/camping stuff. They also make one for the passenger side if you need it. I got the driver side version. I paid $190 shipped.
I have figured out my plan for the order of the install so everything comes out perfect.
Sitting in garage just waiting:
Bedrug
Retrax
Swing Case
Magnaflow Exhaust
Airaid CAI
Window vent visors
V1 with blendmount and invisicord
Stubby antenna
5 star tuner (ordered)
Just waiting for the phone to ring from the dealership!!!!!!!!