I don't have any of the edge covers, but I do have the original SSR accessory bag and brackets to hang your bed cover on the wall of your garage while it's off the truck........
My SSR: 05, Silver Auto, Line-X Bed, X-Member and Plate
Alternative Covering
I have also removed the cover and all the OEM carpeting to the painted metal surface. Then had LineX sprayed inside, $500. It looks better than stock and is very durable as I use my SSR as a DD and carry tools, cement, machinery. I did not remove the main tonneau hinge (near front) as this is an OEM toleranced fit but all other brackets and rail came off no problem so the LineX looks like it was always there . All screws are 6mm so when the front wall carpet is removed I installed 6mm nutserts. Then if the carpet is reinstalled you can screw a polished head vs the black plastic plug.
My next project is to make a soft rollup tonneau cover. There are NO aftermarket designs for soft tonneau for the SSR that I know of.
If you need pics let me know, and I'll try and have them posted or PM me . Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by diamondx
I am going to remove my bed cover -- was wondering if there are trim pieces available to cover the weatherstriping ?
Thanks.
O.K. --I found out GM made a 3 piece kit. I would buy it one piece at a time if anybody has anything.
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but how difficult is it to remove the carpeting in the bed--whats it held in with? More importantly, I guess, is how difficult is it to reinstall PROPERLY?
My SSR: 05, Silver Auto, Line-X Bed, X-Member and Plate
Carpet Removal
It is very easy once all the hardware is unbolted. You will need TORX type screw head. The only piece that will give you work is the rear power release latch plug on the right rear corner. Just pulled the spade type connectors and taped them up. It can be reinstalled if you want. About 60 minutes start to finish for total removal and reinstall of hardware.
Then you will see the painted body cork along the bed seams. I had to sand these down because of the excessive application, it was poorly finished, before LineX was sprayed.
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Originally Posted by Rte66SSR
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but how difficult is it to remove the carpeting in the bed--whats it held in with? More importantly, I guess, is how difficult is it to reinstall PROPERLY?
My SSR: 05, Silver Auto, Line-X Bed, X-Member and Plate
Reinstall
I can't say for sure about the reinstall but the whole carpet is made from three pieces seemed together as a complete "shell liner". I cannot see any fitment issues as the carpet is formed well to the bed. Nothing like velcro to tidy up any annoying loose ends if needed, but the five plastic plugs can easily break on removal, if needed you can buy these at auto parts stores. The 6mm Nutsert will provide alot more integrity to the reinstall with metal screws
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Originally Posted by Rte66SSR
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but how difficult is it to remove the carpeting in the bed--whats it held in with? More importantly, I guess, is how difficult is it to reinstall PROPERLY?
It is very easy once all the hardware is unbolted. You will need TORX type screw head. The only piece that will give you work is the rear power release latch plug on the right rear corner. Just pulled the spade type connectors and taped them up. It can be reinstalled if you want. About 60 minutes start to finish for total removal and reinstall of hardware.
Then you will see the painted body cork along the bed seams. I had to sand these down because of the excessive application, it was poorly finished, before LineX was sprayed.
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Originally Posted by SSR Fenton
I can't say for sure about the reinstall but the whole carpet is made from three pieces seemed together as a complete "shell liner". I cannot see any fitment issues as the carpet is formed well to the bed. Nothing like velcro to tidy up any annoying loose ends if needed, but the five plastic plugs can easily break on removal, if needed you can buy these at auto parts stores. The 6mm Nutsert will provide alot more integrity to the reinstall with metal screws
Thanks for your help.
I've already had issues with the plastic plugs holding the under hood insulator. I found some at our neighborhood hardware store.
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