Truck Bed Liners

[enisthemenace]

Picked up a new truck the other day and I’ve been doing a little research on bed liners, but not sure what I really want to do. Seems there are plenty of pros and cons for any option.

I’ve narrowed it down, I think, to spraying the liner or a mat system.

Any thoughts from the good folks on CF?

 

[Walden4Prez]

The mats suck, go with a spray in option. I have had Line X for most of my trucks and have loved it.

 

[SECyclone]

Spray in 100%. The mats can trap water underneath and the spray will protect the box and the rails.

 

[Brandon]

Linex

 

[Acylum]

I would definitely do a spray or brush on. I've seen a ton of rusty beds from the mats and plastic liners.

 

[Smallz0r]

Line X, for sure. Had mine 4 years now, no regrets.

 

[CTTB78]

Go with the mat. Much cheaper. Had mine in my 2002 Sierra since it was new, maintained it, zero rust.

 

[Acylum]

This guy does a comparison in his vid. Great channel btw. Lots of love for Line X in the comments.

 

[AgronAlum]

Spray on 100%. Plus you get protection on the entire bed, not just the main floor. That makes a difference if you use the bed a lot.

 

[CtownCyclone]

Spray on. I've had both. Spray on is better.

 

[CycloneBob]

Spray on - Linex

 

[mywayorcyway]

I bought a truck that has one that is form fitted for the model, not a spray on. I don't like it. A few places it isn't connected as well as it should be and I'm sure there is tons of crap under it that is eating away at my bed. It's a clunker so it's not a big deal, but if this was my daily or work truck, I would replace it.

Get the spray on.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Spray in is much better. I had an off-brand on my old truck, and the Linex is better.

Close second would be the bed rug, especially if you have a topper. I know a guy with that setup, and it's pretty darn nice.

 

[Tre4ISU]

I didn't realize they still sold mats and drop ins after spray ins came along

 

[CloniesForLife]

I did it myself and used raptor liner. Very happy with the result. Just take your time taping it off.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I bought a truck that has one that is form fitted for the model, not a spray on. I don't like it. A few places it isn't connected as well as it should be and I'm sure there is tons of crap under it that is eating away at my bed. It's a clunker so it's not a big deal, but if this was my daily or work truck, I would replace it.

Get the spray on.

You got a Taco, dogg?

 

[Acylum]

You got a Taco, dogg?

Sounds like it. I’m not sure if those were manufacturer/ dealer- installed or aftermarket, but they were pretty popular for Tacomas for a long while. And caused a lot of problems judging by the used ones I looked at.

 

[mywayorcyway]

You got a Taco, dogg?

No sir. 99 Dodge Ram.

 

[Clonefan94]

I always had a drop in liner or a mat until I bought my most recent truck with a spray in liner from the factory. No way would I ever have anything else now.

 

[CysRage]

Line x. Great Nationwide warranty. If I remember right, it cost $400 but it works and looks great. Next month it will be 6 years I've had it.