A couple of guys are the site here that know a ton about what you need to do, in order to maintain the ride and quality of the front end. There may also be a thread, I will add the link if I can find it.
HRT Offroad and jaredszkacs, both southern guys but have a ton of knowledge...
I just got a trifecta made by extang. Looked a quite a few, and I like that there is no rail system. Check out the extang website. My dad has the solid fold. solid fold is a fair amount more, but is fairly heavy duty.
Extang Inc: Tonneau/Tonno, Extang Pickup Truck Bed Cover, Extang...
I have a hijacker 16K double piviot slider hitch. I used the DSP rails in my 06 F350. I am going to be using the same hitch in my 11 Chevy 3500, and have just ordered a set of DSP rails.
I agree with you to some point. Some guys make it look easy, there is no way that is easy. I also think it takes a lot of talent to climb a chute even after the first guy has claimed a chute. I really enjoy watching it! Ride on.:cool: