Mr. Zero

I'm looking for three things to buy very soon for my new F150:

1. A folding tonneau covers, like the Lund or Extang ones. Trying to keep it inexpensive, but I like the folding styles that lock underneath the inside of the bed rail.
2. I'm also looking for a decent bedliner or mat that would be relatively inexpensive, protect the bed (mainly the floor but sides too if not cost-prohibitive), and not present a moisture/rust problem.
3. Finally, looking for the same thing in side/step rails. Don't need to go fancy...just something dependable that won't look like crap after a year.

Any experiences or advice from anyone is welcome. Thanks!

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2009 F-150 XLT 4x4, 4.6L 3V, Pueblo Gold, ACI Tonneau Cover, Westin Step Bars

myowneq

For side steps, I like these. Westin has lifetime warranty on their chrome and 5 year on the black powder coat. Although I'm sure you could find cheaper if you want. I paid just a little over $200.

http://www.truckcustomizers.com/prod...?vm=FT#options

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2010 XLT Tuxedo Black Super Cab, 4x4, 5.4L, Tow package 1, Power rear sliding window, Captains chairs, Westin Black Side Steps, Vortex Spray in bed liner

ejr

Just an FYI. I was told that Westin's are not made in the US anymore and that quality is probably going to be an issue. And FWIW, I personally wanted to get black powder coated ones myself but was told to look around at them on other trucks. And low and behold, they're pretty much all rusting. I guess the powder coating takes a beating and winds up pitting and then rusting as a result. So when my time comes, I'll be buying polished stainless steel. I'm just waiting for some wheel to wheel bars to become available first.

DaxxRuckus

I'm looking for a good deal on a bedliner as well. Don't want to pay for the expensive spray in.

justice1736

has anyone put on the nfab wheel to wheel bars? ive been looking at them and cant really decide. you guys might check em out.

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2010 F150 FX4 super cab, red candy metallic, drivers package, sync, Frontier Xtreme Grill Guard, cheapo Oreilly offroad lights, 2 inch leveling kit, gatorhid spray in bedliner and Harley Tails.

"what we do in life echos in eternity"

statikuz

myowneq

Rumor is baseless. Directly from Westin Automotive's website. I highly doubt they'd have 245 people in a manufactoring facility if these were made elsewhere.

• Corporate Facility Located in Irwindale, California, Westin's corporate facility houses executive staff, our sales & marketing department, and accounting affairs.



• Manufacturing Facility Located in St. James, Minesota, is staffed by more than 245 people. Running 2 shifts in rain or snow.


As with any metal, it does require upkeep. That's one reason the chromes are way more expensive than the black powder coat. The instructions that came with mine talked about waxing and polishing just like you do your truck and touching up with automotive paint for the nicks and dings. I despise polishing chrome and stainless steel, it's why I went with black. But to each their own.

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2010 XLT Tuxedo Black Super Cab, 4x4, 5.4L, Tow package 1, Power rear sliding window, Captains chairs, Westin Black Side Steps, Vortex Spray in bed liner

Quixoticelixer

ford has a bed mat that looks pretty good and fairly inexpensive. Lower the truck to cancel the need for side steps! but on folding covers you get what you pay for. Look at the tonneau thread and check out the old model backflip pics on page 2-3. Can't remember. I'm of the school of if it has moving parts it will break. Went through many a slider phones to learn that. If you want inexpensive look at the roll up vinyl ones. Or the snap on

Rutko

I ordered an Advantage (soft tri-fold) Torza-Top from 4wheelonline for 289.95 shipped, that was the best price I found on that style cover.

I spanned the cyber globe looking for old style ladder racks that just drop in to the stake pockets and found something for $400 which was too much for the occasional use I will give them. I finally settled on some clamp on racks from carparts.com. $45 each... with free shipping.

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CtrlAltDel

I have never had a cover for a truck. All the ones I have priced are $1000 +. Please post pictures of your new cover when it comes in!