My truck has a factory spray in liner, and I would like to put in a bedrug. The Bedrug website says they have a 'special adhesive promoter' to put on the liner to help the strips adhere better.

Has anyone done this? Does it work out okay? Does it matter if you install a bed mat or bed rug? I've ordered a cap for my truck, but am holding out on the bedrug because I'm no sure which way to go. Any opinions, comments, gut feeling, what do you think?

 

I have one on the way with the adhesive. I also have the spray in liner. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

Great, looking forward to hearing about your install results. I need to order mine in about four weeks.

Yesterday I found the Dewalt Impact Liner on Amazon. It looks like it uses the Bedrug sides, only with a Dewalt logo in place of the Bedrug logo, but has a different mat material.
This combo has me interested, but I have no idea what material is used. I don't think I've ever seen it. I'm thinking it is more of a rubber like mat instead of a carpet like mat, but that is just a guess.

 

I got the bedrug but they failed to put the adhesive in the box. Maybe shipping separate? I'm calling today to see what's going on.

 

I have a PTM liner in my truck, but I put the plastic liner back in for extra protection when I use my TLB to dump large chunks of concrete into the bed...

Once in a while I take it out and hose out the bed from debris. Takes like 20 minutes to take it out and put it back in...

 

Interesting concept using the plastic liner when hauling concrete, I'll bet that works great. Once I get the cap on, nothing dirty will go in the bed of my truck, well, except for my grand-son's shoes, and my grand-daughter will be walking soon.

 

Several years ago, I removed a concrete stoop and I just had the plastic liner in. I didn't realize that it was still denting up my bed badly until later on in the year when I did my routine cleaning. I was appalled at what I did to my poor truck!

So when I had my truck essentially "refurbished" (whole bunch of rust and other problems fixed), I had the shop fix the bed (take all the dents out), and do the PTM liner. It was recommended that I keep the liner in if I do work like this as it adds another buffer zone. Haven't had a bed ding since. The liner is of course scuffed and looks worn, but that's what it's there for. The bed floor and sides are immaculate.

I even accidentally dropped a rather large piece about 8 feet up from the loader into the bed, and the concrete split in two, but no damage to the bed. Just a gouge into the plastic liner.

I wish they made beds thicker, similar gauge as to dump truck beds, but I realize this costs more money.

 

That's some rough stuff. I can see why it dented through the plastic liner. I'll remember your experience the next time someone asks me if I think the plastic liner will protect bed

 

I have a Line-X liner in my truck and also a heavy rubber "fitted" liner for the floor. I find the floor is very kind to my knees when I crawl in, and the rubber liner has protected the floor from any damage from stuff that I've carried, which has included concrete landscaping blocks, large rocks, and several loads of tree branches. I've never taken any special care when loading things in, and my bed shows no damage. I'm glad I don't lose any space that would occur from a full, drop-in liner. The combination of Line-X and a rubber floor has been great.

- Jack

 

G, my adhesive is in the mail..

 

I finally installed the Bedrug. The adhesive seems to be holding up. It comes in a handy wipe type packet and is a little sponge impregnated with the adhesive. I used a putty knife to push the in where it goes around the top piece that protrudes in 2 places. I also took off my ties downs and reinstalled them over the bed. I also have a hard 3 panel tonneau cover. As far as longevity goes. The one on my 06 F150 has been in the bed for 14yrs.
Here are a few pics:

 

Looks nice!

 

You did a great job. I would have to cut out for the tie downs, and for box link, and for box LED lighting. I guess it would be fine, just more cutting. The local shop that is putting on my cap wants $50 to install the bedrug also.
Would you do it again, or pay the $50? I'm just hoping the glue on the sides holds in the hot sun, but that will take years to answer.

 

Thanks,
This is my 4th BedRug install. My old lightnings got one. It takes time but I don't mind. I also have plenty of time on my hands.
I believe the directions show where to cut on the rug.

 

I bought my '07 it had new Line-X in it already. Friend took his slide in out of his SB Chevy and just wanted to see it gone after he did a spray in, so I took it and trimmed the sides away, leaving the floor & front wall & the inner most part of fender wells "as one", it protects those areas of my flare-side from impacts. Floor is hard on knees too, but differently than Line-X is.
I ran up on a sale at TSC one day, a returned roll up rubber mat that was for a Chevy. I trimmed it to fit the floor of my truck, it was kind on knees but hard to slide stuff on. I rarely crawl inside, so I cut just the rear most 18" or so inches off to use nearest the tailgate. I had made a "cargo net" a few years ago, it stays in place between tie downs and keeps anything I put in there near the tailgate. The rest I rolled up and put in the shed. Between this and the hard cover, good grocery getter. If I need to haul scrap or make a serious dumpster run, I can.

I like the utility, the ability to change tasks, the easy cleaning too. The strip of rubber I kept fits under the fuel jugs in this picture. The net I made using a set of tie down straps, needle, HD thread, scissors, and time while we were having a freeze here a few years ago.