My concern would be losing Sync and the steering wheel controls etc if I go aftermarket. Not sure who did it but I already have the A-pillar speakers. I typically try to keep stuff as factory as possible, assuming the factory stuff works well.

I personally haven’t had any issue with Sync. I don’t necessarily mind going aftermarket as long as there is a way to keep full function of the steering wheel controls. Are there aftermarket head unit with Google voice recognition or is that something to do with the phone? There is so much on the market nowadays it’s hard to keep track of what works and what doesn’t.
Also, I’m just curious about the aftermarket bezels and their fit and finish and how they match up to the factory one as far as texture etc....

Ok in doing a little research tonight, using a Maestro RR kit will let me retain all the factory functions I want to use. The Metra kit looks like it is one of the best fit/finish to keep factory looks.
Now with that being said, I noticed that iDatalink has the K150 kit. It is supposed to be for trucks that had the 4.3” screen that are changing to a different head unit. Has the climate controls built in etc. I really like the way that one looks and it has what I consider to be upgraded climate controls. They aren’t the dual zone controls so does anyone know if it will work in my truck plug and play? Or maybe with some tweaking with Forscan? Don’t want to buy it and it not work when I would have been simpler to buy the Metra kit.....