Bed rugs are for sissies. Can't work a rug....

(just kidding)

They look great but I wonder how much real work they can handle. I'd hate shoveling mulch out of it. I'd feel guilty.

 

I have pendaliner drop-in and you better believe it is slick like teflon. The only truck bed I've seen slicker was brand new diamond plate covered with hydraulic oil while wearing Tony Lamas!

If you will get snow and ice in it, once snow and ice is in the bed w/ sunlight warming & refrezes count on zero traction trying to stand in it even to clean the bed out. All those ribs may be antiskid topped, but in between them it stays new and slick and that's where the water puddles when it refreezes - and thats where your weight bears on when you're cleaning the snow and ice out because the ice expands and lifts off the rib tops.

I have a topper now - no ice in bed now, and I also put the "Reflectix" 1/4" aluminum coated bubble wrap insulation over the entire bed before dropping the bedliner in - The back is alot more hospitable in all weather, nothing saps body heat like cold steel 15 inches away except sleeping wet. The bedliner took the 1/4" addition w/o and warping or ripples, and all the fasteners still alligned. I'd go with the drop in again : )

 

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions about the bedliners. It was a lot of help. I decided to go with the Line-x spray-in liner. I got it done this afternoon and I must say that I am really impressed with the results. It looks great. Again appreciate all your help and suggestions. -Art-

 

What a great and informative thread! I really have nothing to offer here except that I am getting my Line-X installed next week and will let you all know how it goes!

Oh, btw OP, I did all the same research you are doing now. BedRug, Spray (Line-X or Rhino), or Drop-in.

I was set on BedRug for awhile, then switched to Line-X. It is more expensive than the others, but it is an investment that will increase the value of your truck. You said you had a lariat, so I am assuming it was at least $30,000, so $400 to completely protect your bed is a no-brainer.

Whatever you choose, best of luck!

 

Thanks for the reply. If you haul a load of dirt with the DualComp liner does the dirt get underneath the floor through the seams or behind sides? I'm just concerned about having to take everything apart to keep the bed clean under the liner.

 

Dirt has rarely if ever gotten under mine. I did haul a load of sand last weekend - thought just in case I would pull the mat out and rinse the bed. There was very little underneath, I suspect most of it fell off the liner as I pulled it out. The whole operation, remove, wash, reinstall took less than 10 minutes. I won't bother the next time, but it was piece of mind this time through.

To put it more clearly, dirt could possibly work it's way around, but it hasn't been an issue in real world testing.

Hope this helps!

 

i would definatley have to go with a spray in......thats just my opinion!

 

Spray ins are snake oil; it's a VERY high markup business that's all the rage in low-startup cost entrepreneur circles.

We got into the chemical makeup nitty-gritty in this thread:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...=191401&page=1

They're junk; plain and simple.

Caveat Emptor,

-Fatz

 

You're crazy

 

Reflex liner. Lifetime guarantee. Sprayed at the dealership bodyshop.

 

I just don't get it....how are they junk? Tell me a better way to rust proof a bed and still be able to use it?

Are they perfect? No.
They have some draw backs but they all do and considering the competition which liner if any do you recommend.

I followed the chemical comp thread and came away thinking yep there are thinks that will break it down but then it just gets reapplied.

 

Tell me guys.. you got to be kidding a Rhino liner is 100% over any rust infected drop-in. I have had a pick up for 25 yrs.. there is no comparison... period. Rhino liner is the only pick. if you are going to treat your bed like crap. I would guess any liner would do.. 399.00 for a liner... you cant beat rhino. NO WAY you can beat it.. beat it with a shovel still looks the same.

 

I Agree....mostly, except Line-X is more durable, better warranty, and has a better finish

 

I have a 94 150 145000+ miles on it with a Ford droop in liner and no problems. I Just bought an 05 150, still have the 94, and I think I am going with the bed rug.

 

MnFatz has a history of ONLY stirring up trouble and he contributes nothing to the threads. Sheesh, man, get a life.

Hence the forum name, Minnesota Fats, famous pool player that wasn't that good of a player, but made famous by his flamboyant mouth.