New 2014 Silverado Owner

[aaronsquire]

Just traded in my Avalanche LTZ for new 2014 Silverado Crew Cab LT. I had a 2005 Silverdo before I traded it for Avalanche.

 

Only had it a day and some things I have noticed about my new Silverado.

 

Things I've noticed:

Air Dynamics - the "reverse mud flap" & lower plastic front bumper, going to have to use creeper from side.

 

I like the Oil Filter and drain plug right next to each other.

 

It looks like the gear box is below the frame by 1/4 inch, looks like it could get easy hung on something.

 

Skid plate is plastic, wonder if Z71 skid plate is metal?

 

Considered first purchases:

I'd like to get the truck bed security back like I had in avalanche.

Locking Bed Cover $600
http://www.amazon.com/Bak-Industries-26120-Truck-Cover/dp/B00BG8OFW4/ref=au_pf_ss_2?ie=UTF8&Make=Chevrolet%7C47&Model=Silverado%201500%7C491&Year=2014%7C2014&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive

More info & Video
http://www.bakflip.com/p-200-bakflip-g2-tonneau-cover.aspx

Bed Liner

I like this because it's non destructive as compared to insert and spray ins which tear up bed.

http://www.bedrug.com/products/bed-liners.html

 

Bed Rug http://www.amazon.com/Bedrug-BRC07CCK-Bed-Liner/dp/B0016HWNWE/ref=au_pf_ss_1?ie=UTF8&Make=Chevrolet%7C47&Model=Silverado%201500%7C491&Year=2014%7C2014&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive

Westin Step Bars

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6XA59W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2RUUZRXEF9SV6

Do any of you have any feedback on these products or any recommendations?

[mike94silverado]

I like the bedrugs.... I never liked the hard type tonneaus, I always bought Truxedo Lo Pros and never had a durability issue with them BUT coming from an avalanche you may like the bakflip better... they are nice trucks! enjoy it!

[aaronsquire]

The thing I think I won't like about the hard cover is the rail they lay on makes you lose bed width similar to avalanche which kept me from getting some things in back of truck due to width.