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07-06-2020, 06:04 AM
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Grey-son,
I was going to just buy a fitted rubber mat for the bed floor. I'm not a fan of the spray on liners.
I ran into ads for the Bedrugs. They looked very nice. I've never seen one in person.
I ended up ordering one of these, and a roll up Access brand cover.
I cheaped out getting the paint matching hard cover that Ronstar has.
JP
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Originally Posted by Grey-son
If your truck has the auto start/stop system where the engine turns off at every red-light, then you might want to add an auto start/stop eliminator.
I also added a bed rug and a bakflip bed cover. Perfect for hauling stuff like a huge trunk.
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07-06-2020, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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For running boards, consider the retractable power Amp Research steps. I have these on my Jeep Wrangler and like them a lot:
https://youtu.be/JazQPtsZzvk
Spray in bedliner is the way to go vs the old hard plastic drop in type. Rubber bed mat is good to help things from sliding around as much, but there are different spray in textures to help with that instead.
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07-06-2020, 09:50 AM
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38Chevy,
Those automated running boards look awesome.
How do they tap into the trucks wiring hardware for power and control signals?
I just bought some decent looking non OEM black running boards.
JP
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Originally Posted by 38Chevy454
For running boards, consider the retractable power Amp Research steps. I have these on my Jeep Wrangler and like them a lot:
https://youtu.be/JazQPtsZzvk
Spray in bedliner is the way to go vs the old hard plastic drop in type. Rubber bed mat is good to help things from sliding around as much, but there are different spray in textures to help with that instead.
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07-06-2020, 10:54 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I like the spray in bed liners, and weather tech floor mats, but no running boards for me as im 6'6" and they're just not needed for me.
If you trailer much a back up camera is very useful, as is a trailer brake controller, if your trailer has brakes.
I have a chevy Silverado now and its my 6th truck. All fords and Chevys.
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07-06-2020, 11:06 AM
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#65
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Bedrug bed liner. Weatherproof and a LOT easier on your knees when you have to climb in....
I did a lot of research and absolutely LOVE mine.
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07-06-2020, 11:18 AM
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I have a 3/4 ton and the tailgate seems like it's 4 ft off the ground sometimes. So I installed one of these:
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07-06-2020, 12:03 PM
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JP.mpls
38Chevy,
Those automated running boards look awesome.
How do they tap into the trucks wiring hardware for power and control signals?
I just bought some decent looking non OEM black running boards.
JP
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The power just comes off a +12v fused wire from your battery or in the fuse block. The trigger to make the steps go down and up uses the dome light circuit. There is a small control box that I have mounted in the engine compartment, and it also has small LED lights to illuminate the steps. All the wires go to that box and then to the steps. The actual step motor is very similar to a power window motor (I think that is actually what is, just reapplied).
The steps work good for DW on the Jeep since it is lifted suspension and big tires. I also appreciate them, although I could get by without them, they do make getting in and out easier. Only drawback is they are not cheap, cost a lot more than std running boards; or what are more common on Jeeps: rocker rails.
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07-06-2020, 03:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by corn18
I have a 3/4 ton and the tailgate seems like it's 4 ft off the ground sometimes. So I installed one of these:
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Does that ladder easily detach when you want to slide something big into the truck bed, like perhaps a full size dresser?
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07-06-2020, 04:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walt34
Does that ladder easily detach when you want to slide something big into the truck bed, like perhaps a full size dresser?
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I would say no. It attached with 4 self tapping screws which are easily removed, but the tailgate metal is thin so not sure how many times you could do that.
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07-06-2020, 07:01 PM
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I bought a new F150 STX SuperCrew truck last month after receiving a $3,000 coupon in the mail. Ended up paying $31K for a MSRP $45K truck after a bunch of sales incentive programs.
It came with the OEM bed liner and running boards that are about 4" higher than I would like. I bought a set of Huskyliner floormats and rear seat mat for $115--a great buy.
I would have liked a power seat, but it wasn't worth spending $4K more for a XLT. Otherwise, this truck is well equipped--enough options but not too many options. It also has 20" Michelins on beautiful aluminum wheels. Downside is the tailgate is just so tall--even higher than my old F250 2x4 truck.
I would like to have the three piece folding tonneau cover, but not for $850-1000. That's incredibly expensive for a 5.5' bed per square foot. Maybe I'll get a different style later.
I ended up with the 2.7 Ecoboost engine. I cannot believe in Sport Mode how incredibly quick this truck is--especially for the size of the engine under the hood. Getting 22.5 mpg in general driving.
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07-06-2020, 07:23 PM
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I put a roll up cover on mine. I just haul things too frequently where the top needs to be open. Or where I need to get up in there to load stuff or find stuff. It does flop a bit when going fast down the interstate, but not too bad. This last pickup that I bought had a sprayed in liner from the factory. One of the advantages of buying a high end package. I really like the spray in liner over the floor mat, and especially over the plastic insert. Those trap moisture underneath them. With the spray-in, I can just take the power washer to it. The others would start rusting under the mat or liner, and that bugged me.
I would rather drive my pickup than the SUV, but DW does not like driving the pickup in parking lots. It is tougher to park, and the visibility is not as good.
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07-06-2020, 07:35 PM
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#72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by corn18
I would say no. It attached with 4 self tapping screws which are easily removed, but the tailgate metal is thin so not sure how many times you could do that.
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This would be a good application for a rivnut.
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07-07-2020, 10:32 AM
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#73
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Just bought a used OEM trifold tonneau cover for my Colorado Z71. The seller even installed it for me. It has been on my wish list for a while. Having a lockable tailgate latch, provides some modicum of security for parking a chainsaw in the back of the bed. The back unpaved roads to my camp are often enough blocked by fallen trees.
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07-07-2020, 12:08 PM
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just make sure it can do this, if necessary
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07-07-2020, 12:10 PM
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been doing a LOT of yard projects after I FIRED 6 months ago and a good ol truck is a must have - that's 2 yards of topsoil, about 4000 pounds I found out later, small screwup but I unloaded about half of it immediately lol
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07-07-2020, 12:12 PM
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I've had both a plastic and spray in bedliners and if you have a new vehicle, I'd get the plastic one. I do prefer the spray in liner on ol blue though. Reason being is that the spray in liner will chip and cut into your paint, where the plastic one won't. I hauled a stump grinder in ol blue and it left some marks through the liner.
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07-07-2020, 01:55 PM
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Bighitter,
Do you mean plan "B". A real truck?
I'm covered.
JP
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Originally Posted by Big_Hitter
just make sure it can do this, if necessary
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07-07-2020, 03:50 PM
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#78
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Hitter
been doing a LOT of yard projects after I FIRED 6 months ago and a good ol truck is a must have - that's 2 yards of topsoil, about 4000 pounds I found out later, small screwup but I unloaded about half of it immediately lol
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Yup. When we were doing our house rebuild I bought a pallet of blueschist that was the stone facing behind our woodstove. The guy put it in the truck with a forklift and I thought rut-roh. Clearly way overloading a first generation Chevy Colorado.
I drove home real slow and carefully and unloaded it immediately.
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07-07-2020, 04:21 PM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
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If you’re into biking road or mountain, get a One Up bike rack. Amazing, super stable, and easy to use. I have expensive bikes and needed a good bike rack. Highly recommended.
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07-07-2020, 04:34 PM
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Quote:
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If you’re into biking road or mountain, get a One Up bike rack. Amazing, super stable, and easy to use. I have expensive bikes and needed a good bike rack. Highly recommended.
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+1, very popular in Idaho
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