I have a FORD bed*mat*, which is that rubber stuff and is really great to keep the floor undented and keep things from sliding around, but find that to avoid getting pitch and stuff on it, I end up putting cardboard over it for firewood loads and etc. My original intent was to not buy a liner until the bed was ratted up, then someday put a new liner in it to make it look new again, but now am rethinking that.

I can get a good deal on the factory FORD liner, and it appears pretty versatile, and would like other opinions of this. I've seen some liners all rippled at the edges and things like that, and wondered if the FORD would hold up as well as some of the other aftermarket liners.

And if the FORD one is not too desirable, what is the alternative for an aftermarked that's both durable and easy to clean? I have a cap so would like one that fits under the bed rail so I don't have to remove the cap to install it.
Thanks in advance!

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2000 Lariat, 5.4, 3:55 L.S., 4wd, ext cab, Tow pkg, Chestnut/Gold, Century mid-hi cap, Ford short bug deflector, contoured Ford running boards and bedmat.

 

I had one put in when I bought a new Ranger in '91. Still looked great 6 years later when the truck was totaled in an accident. I would guess that one of the Pendaliner or Duraliner makes them for Ford.

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Soon: 2001 Black L. FOR SALE: 1997 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2L V6, 5spd, Superchipped, '99 Lightning Grill, '99 XLT White Bumper w/Fog Light Kit, K&N Air Filter, Dash Mat, Clear Corner Lenses, Clear Tailights, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.
"If you're in control, you're going too slow."--Mario Andretti

 

Charlsve- The Ford one is made by Duraliner. As drop-ins go, it's a nice product. The sides go under the rails, but the front goes over it (cap install??). They tend to rattle and rub paint off very quickly if you don't install a paintsaver under it.

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 4.10LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Pirelli Scorpion Zero 275/60/16s, Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

Thanks a lot, Frank S. and max mitchell. Appreciate the replies! I believe that I will order the FORD (Duraliner)one then. I imagine I'll maybe be able to lift up the cap at the front to get the bedliner in there on the front rail or maybe be able to modify the liner a little if it won't ruin it. I'll have to see.
Charlie

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2000 Lariat, 5.4, 3:55 L.S., 4wd, ext cab, Tow pkg, Chestnut/Gold, Century mid-hi cap, Ford short bug deflector, contoured Ford running boards and bedmat.

 

It was in the truck when I bought it used. From what I can see it is beat up pretty bad under it. I'm going to get a spray in some day.

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The truck:
Teal 1997 XLT flareside with 4.6L, auto tranny, electronic shift on the fly, 3.55LS and 4x4 ORP.

Performance mods:
Gen. 2 K&N FIPK
Superchip
True dual exhaust exiting out the back
2.5" pipe with 18" glasspacks and 18"x4" round chrome slash cut tips

Appearance:
White face gauges
Euro clear corners
01L headlights
Covercraft tonneau cover
Billet pedals
16" Modern© wheels
265/75r16 Wild Country Radial TXR tires
Factory tinted rear windows
Bug deflector

Sound system:
Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD
4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers

Other:
Bedliner
Bulldog keyless entry/remote start

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[This message has been edited by King James (edited 06-12-2001).]