Yeah, I'm a proud new owner of '05 F150

So, I need a bedliner...won't be used much for hauliing. Would a regular plastic bedliner benefit me more vs. spray on? And did anyone have problems with water getting caught underneath their bedliners?

 

Drop-ins cost a lot less than spray-ins. But, drop-ins have a few disadvantages:

Drop-ins:
1. Rattle/vibrate
2. Warp
3. Can't be repaired
4. No warranty (or not much of one)
5. Trap water and debris
6. Rub the paint off the truck and can cause rust
7. Take up extra space in the bed
8. Generate static electricity
9. Does not conform to all contours
10. Can fly out of the truck bed

Spray-ins:
1. Don't rattle or vibrate
2. Don't warp
3. Can be repaired
4. Have a warranty (LINE-X offers a nationwide lifetime warranty)
5. Creates a permanent water tight seal
6. Does not create rust
7. Allows for more cargo area
8. Does not generate static electricity
9. Dampens road noise
10. Molds to every contour
11. Will not fly out of the truck bed

 

If you're not planning on heavy hauling, look at a Bedrug - I love mine, and its very durable:

 

I've got a bedrug as well, and I get more compliments on it. Great addition to my truck. If I haul anything dirty, I throw down a tarp, but you can use a high-pressure wash to blow off any dirt that accumulates.

 

Wouden't have anything but a bedrug. Things stay where you put them and very easy to maintain, also can be removed in a matter of seconds, If you wanted to for some reason.

 

If it can be removed in a matter of seconds, does that mean anyone can remove it in a matter of seconds, including a thief? Should it be removed each time it's not being used to haul things? Thanx

 

I've got a Retrax cover. so my bed is locked. I don't see why a thief would want one unless they had the same kind of truck you had. The rug is held in place with velcro, but unless you have one, I don't think you'd know how easy it is to get out (and back in)

 

Many bolt the tie downs back over it.

 

Another vote for BedRug... and if a thief wants it, they will take it. Brush/bullbar, lights, exhuast, whatever!!! Don't worry about it.

 

Don't forget, to prep the bed for spray on, the paint has to be basically destroyed first. So saying the drop ins rub the paint off . . hmmm.

Drop ins are cheaper, better for carry heavier loads that might dent the bed.

 

Thanx for the advice. Im a new poster on here, and a new truck owner as well. This probably seems like a dumb question, but I was about to go ahead and order a Bed Rug. The one I was going to order says it fits 2004 F150s with a 6'5" bed, but it doesnt say anything about flareside or styleside beds. Mine is styleside, i wonder if there will be a problem fitting it in. If those Bed Rugs are specially made to fit exactly, then i would think it makes a difference what kind of bed you have.

 

The bed is scuffed up before the bedliner is sprayed on in order to provide more surface area. The bedliner material is MUCH better protection than the few mils of paint. I would guess that perhaps you have not owned a truck with a spray-on bedliner.

 

i think the styleside is the standard option, someone correct me if i'm wrong. You could always call the guys up and ask otherwise.

 

I've had the plastic drop in ones before and never again. Everything slides around , even if the liner has a rough surface it soon gets slick over time. As for spray ins most people I know who have had them, the liner gets chaulky and you can't even sit on the tailgate without having a black rear... so be choosey. as for that bed rug. Is that carpet? That doesn't get wet and stay wet , mildew get leaves and dirt and such that would stain it permanently. I don't know??

 

Prior to my current truck I had a 98 F150 Scab with a spray on Rhino liner. It was the best! I didn't have a problem with sitting on the tailgate or having the liner even get sticky. I've seen the plastic inserts and they don't look very good. I did a lot of hauling of dirt, rocks, brush, etc. and never had any problem with the spray on. I just bought an '01 Screw and I'll be getting some kind of spray in liner soon.