@badm0t0rfinger &
@Grassland , thank you both for answering. You guys have helped me out a lot with the questions I've had in the past. I appreciate it. The reason I asked about the 3 things are as follows:
For #1 the decked system. I habitually browse craigslist and ran across a used decked system for 09-14 f150 5.5' bed for about half price of a new one. If you guys were to say it's worth every penny, and give it a solid endorsement I might consider buying it. I think I'll pass on it for now until I get a better idea what my storage requirements will be.
For #2 the hidden winch. I have never owned a winch, but have wanted one for a while now. There just so darn handy for multiple purposes and added peace of mind off road. I don't care for big aftermarket bumpers on these trucks. The hidden winch has such a clean look to it. Does the weight of the hidden winch and mount cause the front end to sag a bit? Is this something that can be corrected with a spring spacer or will a stiffer shock or spring be needed to compensate ?
Lastly for #3 the back seat drawers/storage. I have seen Tacoma double cabs with the rear seat replaced with a storage system. I will not be removing my seats entirely, because there will occasionally be passengers. For those trips where the back is just used for bags and gear, having a way to manage back seat cargo without it moving around would sure be nice.
I'll save you guys the energy and say it myself. I'm getting ahead of myself trying to figure out my needs before I even own the vehicle. I need to find a truck!!!