Those mud flaps were the only add-on to my truck that couldn't be removed from the build sheet and your description of them is spot on----will get replaced at some point :)
Welcome. Nice looking truck---- I did all three of the adds you're planning as well and if it helps you out any, this is 20% ceramic tint which looks like a good match to the rear window (IMO). Congrats on your new ride.
I also wanted to get a full (extending up over the cab) rack, but didn't find any that would fit. When I was doing my research, none of the full racks were compatible w/ a bed cover, so it was an either/or situation. The compromise I decided to go with was the Elevate rack you mentioned. It has...
I thought good investment as well and purchased them a while back, but haven't had a chance to install yet (insert bag on head emoji here if there was one :)). Nice job!
First keyless vehicle for us as well——you’ll get used to it faster than you think. The fob is on the ring with my other keys and usually in my pocket. FWIW, I’ve seen a little removable drawer for that cubby (can’t remember the exact name) that would allow you to store something in there without...
When I installed my bed rack, the cross bars caused very noticeable (irritating) wind noise/whistling. After wrapping the bars w/ paracord in a spiral pattern, the noise was gone. Since the primary function of my set-up is for utility, having the cord there doesn't bother me a bit (YMMV). It's...
Very sorry to hear about this happening. Hope you somehow get your truck back and that those responsible are appropriately punished. It’s sad how far backwards things seem to be trending in terms of the general public’s accepting/tolerating criminal behavior——really hope things work out for you...