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Right. And if you are hard on the rails like this, the metal caps might be a good idea as they can be replaced.
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I'm planning to get a new liner this year, and I've been looking at Duraliner. They make custom fit plastic bedliners for our trucks.Duraliner Pickup Truck Drop-In Bed Liners - Auto Parts & Accessories
I'll probably go with the under rail setup and get some bed caps.
I've considered getting a spray-in liner but I don't know if it would stand up to the abuse my bed takes.
I'll probably go with the under rail setup and get some bed caps.
I've considered getting a spray-in liner but I don't know if it would stand up to the abuse my bed takes.
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I had Rhino liner sprayed onto my '95 F-150. It held up pretty well. I did end up with one place where it cut through to the metal. But I didn't have any scuffing through or tearing. My two complaints were that it was pretty thick and heavy, and it was still more slippery that I'd have liked.
I had rubber bed mats in my '85 F-250 and '08 F-250. Both were a lot stickier than the Rhino, but they didn't protect everything, and stuff always got under them.
I think my ideal would be Rhino sprayed in, but not extra thick on the floor, and then put a bed mat over it.
I did have the Rhino sprayed over the rails too, which kept the topper from scuffing the paint. I'd definitely do it that way again.
I brushed Duraback into my Bronco. I didn't go extra thick on the floor, and it has scuffed through in a few places. It does seem a little stickier than the Rhino. I don't know if it can be as tough or not. And I don't ave any experience with any other brands.
I had rubber bed mats in my '85 F-250 and '08 F-250. Both were a lot stickier than the Rhino, but they didn't protect everything, and stuff always got under them.
I think my ideal would be Rhino sprayed in, but not extra thick on the floor, and then put a bed mat over it.
I did have the Rhino sprayed over the rails too, which kept the topper from scuffing the paint. I'd definitely do it that way again.
I brushed Duraback into my Bronco. I didn't go extra thick on the floor, and it has scuffed through in a few places. It does seem a little stickier than the Rhino. I don't know if it can be as tough or not. And I don't ave any experience with any other brands.
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you can get the plastic bed caps at the site I linked before. Or Summit Racing has a few different choices http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...ord=bed%20caps
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From: mohnton
The liner in that link is under rail for an 8ft bed. But on the right side of the screen you can change the options to over rail or 6ft bed. Personally I don't like the over rail design(which is what I have now) because as others have said, they expand and move a lot when the sun hits it. But I haven't seen that with an under rail liner.
you can get the plastic bed caps at the site I linked before. Or Summit Racing has a few different choices http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...ord=bed%20caps
you can get the plastic bed caps at the site I linked before. Or Summit Racing has a few different choices http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...ord=bed%20caps
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I believe they are just double-sided sticky tape.
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They are attached with 3M double-sided tape, and Summit Racing does have diamond plate aluminum in either polished chrome or black powdercoated. They also have stainless-steel, but they are more expensive
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I looked at them and i saw that all of the ones with stake holes and made of metal wernt black. It would be nice to get ones that have all 3 holes so i can wash the inside of the wheel wells to prevent rust cause im getting patch panels done soon.
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But if you just use a flexible hose you can clean the inside of the wheel wells really well by reaching up inside above the tire.
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Caps are sweet if you want to protect your rails, and they look good. I think the main thing to consider first is where you live. I live on the coast and we get a lot of rain, rides with the drop in liners will rust out in time, I think the case is wait until you can Aford haha to have it sprayed on or do it yourself, just my TWO cents.
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I am hoping i can find them because i like the look of the 3 pockets
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I'll keep my eyes open and if I find any I'll let you know.
I have heard this a lot, but personally I have never seen it, so I guess it must really depend on where you live and whether or not the truck is garage kept. My Dad's 89 F-150 had a drop-in bedliner for the 20yrs that he owned it, and the only time it was removed was when he sold it. Sure it was dusty and dirty, but the inside of the bed was actually the only place on the truck that had zero rust.
Caps are sweet if you want to protect your rails, and they look good. I think the main thing to consider first is where you live. I live on the coast and we get a lot of rain, rides with the drop in liners will rust out in time, I think the case is wait until you can Aford haha to have it sprayed on or do it yourself, just my TWO cents.
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I'll keep my eyes open and if I find any I'll let you know.
I have heard this a lot, but personally I have never seen it, so I guess it must really depend on where you live and whether or not the truck is garage kept. My Dad's 89 F-150 had a drop-in bedliner for the 20yrs that he owned it, and the only time it was removed was when he sold it. Sure it was dusty and dirty, but the inside of the bed was actually the only place on the truck that had zero rust.
I have heard this a lot, but personally I have never seen it, so I guess it must really depend on where you live and whether or not the truck is garage kept. My Dad's 89 F-150 had a drop-in bedliner for the 20yrs that he owned it, and the only time it was removed was when he sold it. Sure it was dusty and dirty, but the inside of the bed was actually the only place on the truck that had zero rust.