I was wonder what would be the best bed liner to buy for my truck. Like brand, type(molded, spray on), over bed rail, under bed rail, price. Please give input i dont know anything about bed liners. Please help.

 

Years ago I removed the plastic liner that was in my bed and had a Rhino Lining sprayed in. Seems to work great, I have zero complaints. I also used the Slid-N-Lock system for securing things down. Hi-Lift Slide-N-Lock: Tie Down System for Trucks, Trailers, Jeeps, SUV's, and more! | Hi Lift Jack Company

 

Spray on is best but it's expensive.

 

Plastic bed liners are tough but they expand and warp in the heat and collect dust and dirt underneath which will wear the paint off in spots. A paint on liner is the better option IMO and if you can't afford a professional spray job a DIY roll on bed liner is the next best thing. The durability of your DIY job depends heavily on how well the surface is prepared, all surfaces need to be skuffed up to aid adhesion, any lose paint or rust removed, and everything spotlessly cleaned before liner is applied.

 

I can't stand the plastic molded liners, they're too slick and your stuff slides all over the place.

A rubber bed mat ($75-$100) is my preference until I decide to pay for a proper spray in job. The roll-on stuff is...ok...depending on your standards but it has a tendency to chip and flake after a couple of years.

 

I did mine with Line-X and the Mr. Gasket Anchortrax products, but otherwise I have the same setup. So far, so good, although I need to get a hold of the Line-X guy because I have some coming up on the tailgate where I set the motorcycle ramp when loading. Very minor chips for now, but I'm sure they'll grow if I don't get it addressed.

Mike

 

I agree...I didn't like the warping and now it rattled a little. I didn't so much care about the paint coming off because that is what was needed to put the Rhino Liner on (scuff up the paint before application).


I had mine put on by a company here in town and I haven't had any issues with it coming up at all. I have seen some Line-X applications and I saw two problem with those: the sprayed on liner was VERY thin and/or the liner would come off in places (just as you mentioned). My Rhino Liner has a warranty where I can get areas fixed where it might have came off from over use but I haven't had to do that since I had it installed. I do have a couple of chips on the top of the tail gate from use/dragging things in and out of the bed but they are all smaller than a dime so I am not going to worry about them.

I don't use my bed as much as others so mine is still in good shape.

 

One thing to add...if you do end up installing the liner yourself, you will want to leave some holes in the bed near the cab for water to drain. When I was having my Rhino Liner installed they guy said he has seen people not do this and if too much water gets in and can't drain, you can reverse your leaf springs. It's probably not likely to happen but it can happen depending on your situation.

I think his specific example was that someone (in a Toyota) was parked on a hill with the front of the truck pointing down hill. They had a lot of weight in their truck and then it snowed, adding more weight. At some point the leaf springs reversed due to the weight. Might not happen with the leaf springs we have in our real truck (notice Toyota starts with the word 'toy' <-- ) but still something to take into account.

 

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.

 

Spray in can't be beat. the place I use around me charges $380 for it--but it is way nice.

 

I wasn't sure how durable they really are, I've never used them. Do you think it would hold up to hauling construction debris? Boards with nails, bricks, shingles etc...

 

What do you mean by caps?

 

They are used to protect the top edges of the bed

 

Line-X is the way to go. I believe they have a lifetime warranty, and the stuff is very tough. I've seen moisture trapped by plastic drop in liners rot the bed out.

 

Where I got my Rhino liner sprayed on, they also sprayed the top of the bed where the caps would go. Of course it was a little extra. Although, the metal caps might provide more protection. http://www.imgur.com/seE9ocF.jpeg