...that is the question.

OK, so we all know the bed of the Supercrew is made of a high-tech plastic composite and is supposedly resistent to dents, scratches and other undesireable blemishes. Who believes a bedliner is unnecessary with the Supercrew? Who is getting a bedliner anyway just to be sure?

 

My bed was painted body sheet metal. Now it is Rhino lined. I'll save the discussion re: drop-in vs. spray on for the rest. You know how I feel.

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2001 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat 5.4/4-spd auto, 3.55 l/s, elec xfer case, Skids, Class III tow, Stock 17"s, Oxford White/Med Graphite leather capts chairs, Rhinolined
Planned: K&N FIPK (When they get the CARB # for 2001's), Superchip

 

I think you're confusing the bed of a Sport-trac with the SuperCrew. The SuperCrew has a steel bed(bottom and sides), and composite outside fenders.

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2001 SuperCrew, 4x4 Lariat, Blue/silver, 5.4L Captains Chairs, 3.55LS, Moon Roof, Bed Extender, everything but the AV system & skid plates.(Ordered: 2/11/00, Build Date: week of 4/10, Delivery date: TBD)

Planned Mods: Sprayed-On Bedliner-(LineX); Hard tonneau-(*******, ARE, Stockland or Snugtop); Fiberglass Cab steps (Ford) or SS nerf bars; Gibson SS Dual Sport Cat-back system; SuperChip; K&N Air intake kit; Clear back-painted bug-deflector; (& Maybe: SVT Lighting wheels and Michelin Pilot LTX 285.60/HR18 tires.)

 

Under the aftermarket forum,bedliner topic,alot of talk about herculiner do-it yourself kit. This kit is what I've decided to go with,from the info of others.

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FORD FOREVER

 

I'M A FAN OF A BED LINER
TAKE IT OUT ONCE A YEAR WASH & WAX
I'V DROPPED A 80 LB STEEL BEAM IN MY OLD FOR
AND IT BOUNCED ON THE LINER DID'NT DENT THE BED
TRY THAT WITH A SPRAY IN LINER


01, S CREW WHITE/SILVER, 4.6 4X2

 

USAF K9,

Try the Line-X dealer in Citrus Heights. If I remember correctly, his name is Jessie.

At least 3 F150 Online members have had him spray their trucks. I am real happy with the work he did for me.


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BOB
97 F150 Lariet 4X4 SC Everything except ESOF plus Line-X Bed Liner, Power Rear Slider, 16X8 Chrome Centerline Starfires, 305-70 Goodyear AT/S, Alpine Alarm, Deflecta-Shield Sportrends Running Boards, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, a new "no piston slap" 5.4, and a new "no-crack" door.


[This message has been edited by F150BOB (edited 03-29-2000).]

 

Echo...composite outside, steel inside.

Never been a fan of inserted bedliners after seeing my brothers older ford (bed) rusted out cause of the moisture, leaves, etc. that accumulated between the bed and bed liner. To be fair however, he didn't have an under the rail liner and that was in the days when they just came out.

For me, even though more expensive, the spray on is definately the way to go. I would like to know...which brand seems to be most favorable? Rhino...Line-X...?

 

Does anyone from Calif. know the price for the spray on for a Super Crew???

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USAF K9- A long URL? I thought we went way back!! By the way,DIGITALDOG does the BEST spray-on bedliners in Oregon... LINE-X!! When done right, it is the toughest and cleanest there is-Period! I've done one SuperCrew so far. The cost to the customer was $350.00 No comparison to a drop in... not even close!

 

$375 was the estimate I got in Pa.

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2001 SuperCrew, 4x4 Lariat, Blue/silver, 5.4L Captains Chairs, 3.55LS, Moon Roof, Bed Extender, everything but the AV system & skid plates.(Ordered: 2/11/00, Build Date: week of 4/10, Delivery date: TBD)

Planned Mods: Sprayed-On Bedliner-(LineX); Hard tonneau-(*******, ARE, Stockland or Snugtop); Fiberglass Cab steps (Ford) or SS nerf bars; Gibson SS Dual Sport Cat-back system; SuperChip; K&N Air intake kit; Clear back-painted bug-deflector; (& Maybe: SVT Lighting wheels and Michelin Pilot LTX 285.60/HR18 tires.)

 

Going with the Herculiner....Me and my brother-in-law did his 2000 F350 and it turned out great. We ended up double coating it and it turned out just as well as the sray-in brands.

 

sonoma supercrew, I'm out in Orange county. I just had mine done on Monday for $350. I went with line-x, looks great.

 

In SanDiego, Linex regular price is $330 but they have a promo at Bob Baker Ford (Go into showroom and take a coupon, they are sitting in the accessories display) for $299 ($322.17 Out the Door).

For no reason other than personal preference (the way the shops looked and the feel of what these two particular guys were able to achieve with their personal skill at spraying; and the name recognition for resale here in San Diego) I went with Rhino at $339 out the door ($314.62). I am completely happy.

I reccommend (between Rhino/LineX) that you go check out what your rep's shops look like and feel a bed they just sprayed. I wanted a 'soft' and not abrasive finish. I have seen some Rhino coats come out like -20 grit abrasives. My shop knew my fears and I learned that the texture is highly dependent on the skill of the applier and the settings/cleanliness of the sprayer. The companies send their franchisee through training and try to maintain consistency. But in the end it is the people that matter. I was confident that I could return to my guy with a gripe and he would take care of it. The LineX guy was very cordial and if you prefer the feel of LineX, I'd recommend him too. It all depends on what you want the truck to look like and how comfortable you feel.

The price of that Herculiner means you could do-it yourself and have $$ leftover to buy a Superchip! I wasn't willing to put in the hours, particularly if I have a problem; I know my next job will not allow me time to make any nick/cut repairs myself.

Hope that helps,
Joe

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2001 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat 5.4/4-spd auto, 3.55 l/s, elec xfer case, Skids, Class III tow, Stock 17"s, Oxford White/Med Graphite leather capts chairs, Rhinolined
Planned: K&N FIPK (When they get the CARB # for 2001's), Superchip

 

I had a Rhino liner sprayed yesterday for $375. Looks great! I let them talk me into spraying it gray to match the plastic rails around the top of the bed and it looks like this is the way it should have come from the factory. Very satisfied with Rhino.

 

I am not worthy to draw breath any longer!! OK, so I got a little confused (compounded by bad info from dealer). It's been a rough pregnancy. I will have a Line-X bed liner installed ASAP assuming I ever deliver. Since I have ordered the Amazon Green/Silver Frost combo, I'm thinking a grey liner would look very sharp with that color scheme and the grey bed rails.

Any further word on availability of shells for the Supercrew?