How bad really is the "FORD" drop in bedliner??
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I'm in an area (NW Indiana/Chicago Area) that isn't known for it's like of trucks. The Rhino Liner dealer went out of business and closest is 2.5 hours. There is no Line X dealer anywhere. Even the Ford Authorized Spray In liner Dealerships, are another 2 hours in N. Chicago. The local dealer has the Ultimate Extreme Liner. Whether it's good or not, they are no name to me and have no long standing history to back up their product. Besides, I was told that the spray in would even void the paint warranty besides the dealership having a form about aftermarket accessories not eligible for warranty service.
So I decided on the Bedrug Bedtred as that seems about the best, and now I find out the shops are so limited in their hours, there's no way I could have them install it because they won't be open. They close at 5 durring the week and are closed on weekends. I work an hour away and wouldn't even get to their shop until 4:30! I need them to install it as it's 15 degrees out and I have no where to do it myself.
I really like the factory (any makers) drop in liners as they usually are really thick, tuff, and have the cargo tier slots that follow the bed side walls. I don't want scuff damage to the bare metal though. Even though with the paint and steel now a days, where's rust is almost none existant, I just don't want paint damage and the 'possibility' of rust that I won't be able to see. I won't be worrying about it flying out because factories and dealership usually bolt on the tie down anchor over it instead of cutting holes for access.
So should I just not even think about the Ford Factory Liner for my 2010 F150 and just try to find someone with reasonable hours to install the Bedrug Bedtred Liner???
BTW, I really want the liner for dent protection as much as scratch protection. I load firewood a lot durring the none winter months and have already had a full bed of firewood in it's first week of ownership. Thanks to a tarp and some careful handing, I didn't put a scratch on it but I don't want to have to worry.
Thanks everyone.
So I decided on the Bedrug Bedtred as that seems about the best, and now I find out the shops are so limited in their hours, there's no way I could have them install it because they won't be open. They close at 5 durring the week and are closed on weekends. I work an hour away and wouldn't even get to their shop until 4:30! I need them to install it as it's 15 degrees out and I have no where to do it myself.
I really like the factory (any makers) drop in liners as they usually are really thick, tuff, and have the cargo tier slots that follow the bed side walls. I don't want scuff damage to the bare metal though. Even though with the paint and steel now a days, where's rust is almost none existant, I just don't want paint damage and the 'possibility' of rust that I won't be able to see. I won't be worrying about it flying out because factories and dealership usually bolt on the tie down anchor over it instead of cutting holes for access.
So should I just not even think about the Ford Factory Liner for my 2010 F150 and just try to find someone with reasonable hours to install the Bedrug Bedtred Liner???
BTW, I really want the liner for dent protection as much as scratch protection. I load firewood a lot durring the none winter months and have already had a full bed of firewood in it's first week of ownership. Thanks to a tarp and some careful handing, I didn't put a scratch on it but I don't want to have to worry.
Thanks everyone.
Anyway it was cold and snowing when I ordered mine. I happened to be having my windows tinted when I installed it. I figured since the truck would be in a garage at the window shop (mine garage is too small) than I could install it while they worked on the windows.
Problem was that the body was too cold in most places to have the velcro stick to the paint. BUT the nice thing is you can just drop it in and the sides get placed under the rails and it attaches to the tailgate with a zipper and factory screws so I would forget about putting on the velcro until spring when it's warmer. If you use it for light duty carrying and have a tonneau cover like I do it will be fine just laid in for a couple of months.
If you have a small heat gun or hair dryer, maybe warm up the metal by the cab and on each side by the tailgate (where the lights are) so you can attach a minimum amount of velcro holders. I'd forget about the ones along the wheel wells for now.
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Yes but again I waited for a warmer day to do it. I just used a scratch awl to poke through where the screws were then reattached.
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The dealer where I got my screw had a drop in liner in the truck and I had them take it out for a rebate which I applied to the price of a Rhino spray job.
IMO you would be well served to take the 2.5 hour drive to get your bed sprayed, I drove 1.5 hoursone way.
I also put a Ford Bed liner over the Rhino, it looks like the trunk of a car now.
IMO you would be well served to take the 2.5 hour drive to get your bed sprayed, I drove 1.5 hoursone way.
I also put a Ford Bed liner over the Rhino, it looks like the trunk of a car now.
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The dealer where I got my screw had a drop in liner in the truck and I had them take it out for a rebate which I applied to the price of a Rhino spray job.
IMO you would be well served to take the 2.5 hour drive to get your bed sprayed, I drove 1.5 hoursone way.
I also put a Ford Bed liner over the Rhino, it looks like the trunk of a car now.
IMO you would be well served to take the 2.5 hour drive to get your bed sprayed, I drove 1.5 hoursone way.
I also put a Ford Bed liner over the Rhino, it looks like the trunk of a car now.
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Well I finally found a place that does Saturday Installs. So now I'm down to the decision between the Bed Rug or the Bed Tred. The Bed Tred won't stain even if oil is left on it (assuming), and it has the cargo tiering slots in the side panels where the bedrug does not. I also like that the tailgate protector is separate if the tailgate ever needs to come off. On the flipside, the Bed Tred is unproven while the Bedrug seems to be the 2nd favorite liner next to Line-X. I may just get the Bedrug.
The shop also sells and Installs the Extang Express Tonneau cover I want. After reading reviews, it's the most watertight soft cover I could find. I'd get the Undercover but it looks to hard to take off by myself, without damaging the bed rails or the cover. The shop does not recommend taking it off by myself as they said damage could occur. They said it's definitely a 2 person job just because it's so awkward in handling.
So probably the Bedrug and Express cover but maybe the Bed Tred.
Thanks
The shop also sells and Installs the Extang Express Tonneau cover I want. After reading reviews, it's the most watertight soft cover I could find. I'd get the Undercover but it looks to hard to take off by myself, without damaging the bed rails or the cover. The shop does not recommend taking it off by myself as they said damage could occur. They said it's definitely a 2 person job just because it's so awkward in handling.
So probably the Bedrug and Express cover but maybe the Bed Tred.
Thanks
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I have a drop in. Aside from the fact that things slide around more than the spray-on, I haven't found anything to complain about. Truck is not quite 2 yrs old and there isn't any damage under it (yet).
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Well I finally found a place that does Saturday Installs. So now I'm down to the decision between the Bed Rug or the Bed Tred. The Bed Tred won't stain even if oil is left on it (assuming), and it has the cargo tiering slots in the side panels where the bedrug does not. I also like that the tailgate protector is separate if the tailgate ever needs to come off. On the flipside, the Bed Tred is unproven while the Bedrug seems to be the 2nd favorite liner next to Line-X. I may just get the Bedrug.
The shop also sells and Installs the Extang Express Tonneau cover I want. After reading reviews, it's the most watertight soft cover I could find. I'd get the Undercover but it looks to hard to take off by myself, without damaging the bed rails or the cover. The shop does not recommend taking it off by myself as they said damage could occur. They said it's definitely a 2 person job just because it's so awkward in handling.
So probably the Bedrug and Express cover but maybe the Bed Tred.
Thanks
The shop also sells and Installs the Extang Express Tonneau cover I want. After reading reviews, it's the most watertight soft cover I could find. I'd get the Undercover but it looks to hard to take off by myself, without damaging the bed rails or the cover. The shop does not recommend taking it off by myself as they said damage could occur. They said it's definitely a 2 person job just because it's so awkward in handling.
So probably the Bedrug and Express cover but maybe the Bed Tred.
Thanks
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This may come as a surprise to many spray in manufacturers and those that believe the marketing hype. My 99 F-150 has a Ford labeled Duraliner since it was new and the bed is in great condition. It is kept outside all the time, although it usually has a vinyl cover over it. My 2003 is also in great shape. For the cost of a spray in liner, you can get a plastic one and a good quality cover.
There are advantages to both types. Cost is obviously a difference. While my next truck will probably have a spray in type, people should rely on experience, not marketing and hearsay.
There are advantages to both types. Cost is obviously a difference. While my next truck will probably have a spray in type, people should rely on experience, not marketing and hearsay.
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I put a BedRug in my 2005 F150. Never will use one again. Could not keep it clean, everything 'stuck' to the carpet. Once wet the carpet took forever to dry out. If I put any cardboard of paper items in the bed the wet rug soaked the boxes. I have a drop-in in my 94 and it has rub some of the ppaint off, but there is no corrosion caused holes, light surface rust. In the future I'll go with the Line-X especially if thay can colorize the material.
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I had pine needles in the back of my truck the other day from our christmas tree, they swept out no problem, for the edges a vacumn works great. I've also had fire wood, mulch, dirt, rocks, sand etc. that sweep and vacuum out, just keep velcro away from the carpet lol. Can't comment on the water though, I have a bakflip, but the minimal amount of water that does get in near the tailgate usually dries in a couple days. To save a little time I would put a tarp down if available though, but not necessary. But what I like the most is the bedrug won't scratch things such as furniture and appliances some bedliners can. Its also really comfortable to lay or sit on if you use it for that, which I do on the beach. If I had a work truck that didn't see groceries, furniture, or my knees for that matter I would go with linex.
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I had Line-X on my old truck and loved it.. I now have a factory drop in on my new truck and hate it (came with the truck)... I will be removing the drop in and getting Line-X sprayed very soon!
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Well I finally found a place that does Saturday Installs. So now I'm down to the decision between the Bed Rug or the Bed Tred. The Bed Tred won't stain even if oil is left on it (assuming), and it has the cargo tiering slots in the side panels where the bedrug does not. I also like that the tailgate protector is separate if the tailgate ever needs to come off. On the flipside, the Bed Tred is unproven while the Bedrug seems to be the 2nd favorite liner next to Line-X. I may just get the Bedrug.
The shop also sells and Installs the Extang Express Tonneau cover I want. After reading reviews, it's the most watertight soft cover I could find. I'd get the Undercover but it looks to hard to take off by myself, without damaging the bed rails or the cover. The shop does not recommend taking it off by myself as they said damage could occur. They said it's definitely a 2 person job just because it's so awkward in handling.
So probably the Bedrug and Express cover but maybe the Bed Tred.
Thanks
The shop also sells and Installs the Extang Express Tonneau cover I want. After reading reviews, it's the most watertight soft cover I could find. I'd get the Undercover but it looks to hard to take off by myself, without damaging the bed rails or the cover. The shop does not recommend taking it off by myself as they said damage could occur. They said it's definitely a 2 person job just because it's so awkward in handling.
So probably the Bedrug and Express cover but maybe the Bed Tred.
Thanks
That's my setup. Bedrug plus Extang Express tonneau cover. It's a good combination. I thought about line-x, but went with the bedrug because I can take it out and either reuse it or sell it if anything happens to my current truck. Before the bedrug, I always had plastic drop-ins and never had any problems with them either. FWIW, I really like the bedrug. It's easy to clean, too. Good luck whichever way you go.
