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Anyone have any experience with these? What about any of the other brands (Lucerix or Bestop)? They all appear to be exactly the same mirror with the same cut-outs for directionals, too. Just curious.
-Eric
Kyle
As I have stated before, the extendable outside mirrors I REALLY want are power and heated, like the Lucerix mirrors, power in-out, like the PowerVision mirrors, auto-dimming and auto-tilt in reverse with puddle lamps, like the Denali mirrors, and power-folding, like the Escalade mirrors. And all for under $200 for a pair. Oh well, at the rate things are changing, I guess I'll have to wait until NEXT year for somebody to come out with that product!
;-)
For now I guess i will just have to put up with power adjust & heat, and manually extending/retracting.
If you should find those mirrors for that price, let me know. Also, what about turn signal in the mirror?
-Eric
Ray T.
Hypertech i use mine for the tire size change. SHift firmness was nice but not for me
-- Don
Eric
I still prefer a drop in though
Good Luck
- Tim
After a yr and a half with my rhino i still really like it. I havent used it very hard but it has been used. Id have to say you cant go wrong with either rhino or line x. These offbeat brands id be worried about. Rhino and line x have made a name for themselves and have proved themselves.
- Tim
Im sure if i had to abuse it it would hold up fine. Thats why it comes with a lifetime warranty
For you hunting guys check this out
http://www.realtreetruck.com/SeePhotos.htm
- Tim
Some observations new vs old:
New truck seems much larger to me while driving.
No comparison between new and old available power.
New trucks suspension may be a little too soft.
Gas mileage is very close to the old truck and it is not broken in.
Build quality of interior is much better than old truck.
Just my observations.
All liners have weak points.....
drop ins when warm..can ripp easy if very heavy loads are slid across them...like a 3000 lb pallet of bricks with maybe a nail in the bottom. Father in law with a line x had that very situation happen (about 2000 lbs though) and ripped the heck out of the line-x where that nail traveled. Had it repaired (can't do with a drop in)
When re-doing the landscape I got at least 8-9 pallets of bricks/retaining wall blocks pushing over 3000-3500lb every load. Every pallet was loaded about just past the tailgate...set down...then slid into the bed further. ANY liner would be at risk(especially if nails are present)... for those loads I stuck a piece of plywood down...and it got ripped to heck.
When getting large rocks for the landscape....they would load up a bucket truck and slowly drop them in over the rails...and they made one hell of a racket....but no dents. I still say a spray in would not handle that. It wouldn't break apart I believe?....but there would be dents transferred to your metal below.
Also got loads of dirt which can be shoveled out carefully..but I chose to just hammer away.....gouging at the liner, but never chipping it. It has some battle scars...(which I still don't understand why people get upset...??)...but it's there to protect the bed!
I did lots more stuff back in the first spring/summer than last one with the truck.....but I have no regrets getting a drop in..and will continue to get one.
Now if you haul doors....furniture...small rocks..dirt..boxes.or just plain want something newer in "style"....or "coolness".....then get a spray in...
I mean no harm to people who like them....but I have been known to voice my opinion....LOL
If you want the ultimate in protection...get some sheets of diamond plate and bolt them down to the bed....
Enjoy
- Tim
Also i have loaded mulch and unloaded it with a shovel. Never gouged the liner once.
Also personal experience. I have loaded many trucks with pallets which had a spray in. Never tore one up in 3 yrs. Probably loaded about 200-300 trucks (appx) with spray ins.
LOL
easier to handle while standing next to the tailgate. I have already tried it and know the results on mine.
I have confidence in my truck....as you do your art piece..
haha
Enjoy
- Tim
Oh yea i added some door dill protectors to my truck yesterday. They are actually pretty nice. The paint was getting scratched from people getting in and out of my truck so i put em on. $18 for the set wasnt bad
Ryan
LOL
J/K
- Tim
(aka auto ventshade co.) Man they are nice .
I got mine a couple months ago. 4 pc. set
was 20 bucks. Heck of a lot cheaper than
a roll of that invisible bra stuff.
Sure saves the paint on the door jambs !
www.ventvisor.com
They are very nice. Looks good too. I am also getting a set for my moms blazer since hers is geting scratched up bad
Ryan
rcoos
rcoos
I FINALLY got my spray in liner for my 2001 GMC Sierra.
It's beau - tea - ful! Just got it sprayed on Saturday. Was nervous about getting this done, but they did a good job. They spray it in a little different than other places, it doesn't have that really crater look to it...it's smoother.
Anyway, thanks for all your help. I've been asking and researching this darn thing for god knows how long!
You've helped me out a lot.
Truckchic
(As as I get the pictures developed, I'll post them)
It's a little annoying when your booting it onto a wet freeway and the system kicks the throttle back to idle. It can really leave you hanging. And when you regain traction, it slams the throttle right back to where you had it. It's real jerky in operation on semi-slick pavement (and dry pavement too, I've got the 5.3L)
Haven't tried it in the snow yet. The manual says to turn it off if your rocking out of mud or snow. It just won't allow a lot of wheelspin.
I think it's basically designed to keep you from fragging the differential with too much throttle input.
2002 Sierra 1500 HD 4x4 Crew Cab. My
previous truck a 2000 Z71 Ext Cab had
a lineX liner. I liked the LineX but
the dealer was 50 miles away. I prefer
the LineX or Speedliner to the Rhino.
I like the finish compared to the Rhino.
I prefer spray in liners because they don't
warp or rattle like drop in liners can.
Also unlike a damaged drop in they are
repairable
Ryan likes his spray in, Tim likes the drop in I like the mat, all different perspectives on what to use, to each his own.......my 2 cents worth.
Ryan, that 2-3 lb sledge is also known as a lump hammer in mason trade.
Ray T.
See he talked some trash and left. Hasnt been back since
LOL
Down with spray ins
LOL
- Tim
it was all a ploy haha
hey i was at an autoparts store (they do permatech spray ins) well a guy was ordering one for his 2500 LD.
..and you ain't got a hair on yer [non-permissible content removed] if you come here and don't call me.....
BTW...Pine Knob for skiing....and it's close enough to meet me and buy me some beers Jr.!
LOL
- Tim
I wont be woking (doubtfully) and i have never been. Just gotta find a place and pray for snow.
Gf talked me into the ski trip. Guess i can agree it sounds like fun (unless i break my leg). Its all fair as long as i get my trip this spring in to the dunes
hmmmmm..
ya know?..I'm not sure they even still ski there now that I think of it?
hehehheehee
- Tim
I got the "Tenga Tom" handle about 45 yrs ago in high school, when my buddies and I drank beer at a place called Tenga Flats.