New 2013 owner ...couple of questions..

[kc4pe]

Just got a 2013 BD, XLT with all add-ons. 22K. Dealer had it stored.

But..

Is their a slide out tray for the rear bed.... Where Mom can load the grocery's and push it back in; then lock the tailgate...??

I would like to eliminate the license Plate recess on the front bumper, so where can I see/buy a after market bumper with out  the license indenture..??

My Avalanche is the white-diamond with a black interior, however I'm not keen on the supposed wood panel trim. I saw a AV that had a black overlay on all the trim. However when investigating suppliers, usually there is a note.."Does Not Cover the entire trim, painting must be done in certain area's.." Anybody with any experience here..??
Bill in Georgia.

 

[Vaeagleav]

First welcome to the site kc4pe,
You must be a Ford guy saying you have an XLT model (GM doesn't use that designation)    I am assuming you have a LTZ model with the mention of the wood trim.

As far as a sliding tray for the bed there are several ways to go. On this site doing a word search you will find many threads about a bedslide. That is what most members call the device. It is NOT a GM product you can get at a dealer but there are several companies to contact from the oldest one still in existence Bedslide to others that are either fully assembled or you put it together yourself ( like Jotto ) or some members have made their own out of drawer slides or caster wheels and plywood etc. I have used one made by Duraliner that is no longer made but it is one of my favorite mods over the last 10+ years. If I had to replace mine I would get a Bedslide for it's quality and ease of install. It also will securely move a large heavy load safely and take the weight off of the tailgate in addition to making it easier for the loader/unloader.
http://www.bedslide.com/store/us/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=57&truck_year=2013&truck_make=Chevrolet&truck_id=34

Not sure where you could get a front bumper with no indention for the front plate.
To change the wood trim you have many options, you have some companies that will paint/dip your existing pieces to change look. Others sell overlays in various finishes. I don't know if they still are in business but "NYC dashes" used to be big in replacement parts or overlays for your trim. Another way to go is to get the Z71 trim panels which are brushed aluminum and exchange the two.

 

[kc4pe]

Thanks for the quick reply ... Great Information ... Yes I do own both LTZ ..XLT ..and keep getting them mixed up LOL!!! But only in name!!

 

[Calicak89]

Just got a 2013 BD,

I would like to eliminate the license Plate recess on the front bumper, so where can I see/buy a after market bumper with out  the license indenture..??
Anybody with any experience here..??
Bill in Georgia.

Street Scene makes a front bumper cover for the 07-13 that does not have the license plate indentation. Part # is 950-70151