Well guys, I think Im gonna go with a bedrug instead of linex. Got a few questions for ya though, what do those of you with the bed tie downs use instead of them now? Im pretty sure the bed rug covers them up, just curious how you strap stuff in now.

 

I think you can just bolt them back on over the bed rug.

 

they bolt back in place. great choice!!!

 

Remove the tie downs and re-install just the screws before you put the bedrug in. That way, when you put the bedrug in, you can find where the holes should go (by feeling for the screws). Cut a small hole in the bedrug, remove the screw, re-install the tiedown and you're done!

 

well, thanks guys. but there seems to be one problem, damn tie down bolts are threaded out. stealership messed up when they put in the liner. can i install the bedrug with the tie downs still in without removal?

 

Maxum's right on the money with that .

 

you can but your liner will not fit correctly. It will stick out where the tie downs are .

 

looks like i gotta figure out how the hell to get the tie downs out now. any ideas?

 

pics?

sears sells an easy out tool kit for stripped out bolts

 

ya, got that, wont work. not enough clearance to use the easy out, cant grip the bolt

 

Maybe just cut a slit big enough to get the tie down through.

 

seems like the only option, but would really like not to cut through it

 

Are you leaving in a bed liner?

 

bed line is out. melted the plastic around the tie downs to remove the bed liner.

 

Ah, got it.

If you can't get them out, you could put some heavy duty double sided tape (waterproof) around each tie down. That way, when you cut the slit for the tie downs, you could reach in & pull the tape off the face & then press it into the liner.