Exactly.


I wanted a drop in with access to the lower anchor points so I went with the factory version. I also wanted to protect underneath and around the tailgate opening so I had a spray-in liner done as well. Rocks and debris chipped around the edges and tailgate of my last truck. I knew neither of the factory choices would give enough protection so I adapted my own solution. I believe this is a pretty good combo. The spray-in product called "Bullet Liner" was applied by AutoFX in Tacoma, WA. They did a good and timely job on the liner and front tinting.

 

And I thought I was being "over the top", apparently I'm not alone...

 

I remember seeing a slogan "...why use two when one will do....." but I can't remember the product or context of the slogan. Maybe it was about Line-X AND a bed liner?

 

One of my favorite movie lines of all time is "Why buy one when you can buy two for twice the price?" (might have been "build" rather than "buy") Can anybody name the movie?

 

Contact with Jodie Foster

 

I've had a rubber mat over the spray in bedliner on all 3 of my previous Super Duty's, and will do it on the 4th when it gets here. The mat does help keep things in place and the spray in liners are textured and can scratch stuff in the bed. It also protect the aluminum bed if something gets dropped. I figure for under $75, it's cheap insurance.

 

My last ruck had a Line-X spray in bed liner and over that I had a Bed Rug Truck Mat which turned out to be a great combination.

I never would have bought the Bed Rug for the truck but I got it has a “free gift” when I bought my Extang trifold tonneau cover from Auto Anything. The Bed Rug Mat was going for $99 at the time.

I found the combination of the spray in liner and Bed Rug to be the perfect combination for me. If I wanted to move mulch, stone, pavers, etc I would just pull out the Bed Rug. Most of the time the bed rug was in the truck and it was great when you wanted to put something in that you didn’t want to get scratched up like a bike or furniture. It was also easy on the knees.

Bob

 

Same here and for the same reasons. I can lay big block Chevys in the bed on the mat with no problem. Straight on spray in liner and it might slice or gouge. I moved the one in the below pics from my 04 F250 to my 05 F350 and now to my new F350. The bed shape towards the rear changed a little, but not bad. I still need to add more bed liner where Ford cheaped out between the tail gate and bed.
I'd never use a drop in liner. I've had beater trucks that I bought to flip. They'd usually come with the drop in. Look under and it's always like someone sanded the bed. No thanks... If you really want one just look on the side of the highway. You're likely to find one that blew out.

 

Devil Dog, personal choices are just that. What's right for some mightn't be right for others. I knew going into the order process that all of the OEM's "cheaped out" with their spray in liners around the tailgate, that's why I had one done aftermarket. I knew I wanted a drop-in liner for durability and ease of loading/unloading. I knew I wanted Ford's for access to the lower tie-down points. I tie down my loads and don't rely on a liner or mat to achieve that result. If I'm loading something more delicate, I have mover's pads/blankets to add to the mix. I don't spend much time on my knees in the bed of my truck as some have attested to, but movers pads might also be useful for that...

As to your assertions about the aeronautical affinities of drop-in liners, I have never experienced this. My previous truck was ungoverned and has definitely gone faster than our SD's will without any issues. I have seen them by the side of the road, so I know that happens but cannot speak to the circumstances or fitment issues involved. After 25 years (with a thin foam pad installed under the liner) the bed of my last truck was still painted white and devoid of rust below the drop-in liner. Of course I did clean it out occasionally. I'm sure you recall when you learned about the 7 P's. Oorah.

 

Some of the Rhino vs Line X debate has to come down to the installers. I've only ever done one spray in liner and it was an upgraded Line-X. It faded. Stained easily. And about a 2 square inch piece popped off the tailgate. Possibly the installer made a mistake and installed the lower grade material? Dunno but will try out a Rhino next when the F250 comes in.

 

You should be able to take that to any Line-X in the country and have it repaired for free. Did you ever try?

Likewise, has anybody had a similar situation with Rhino or any other and had it fixed for free, or had to pay to have it fixed?

 

I actually contacted the original installer in Denver to mention the issue and also the fact that it had faded out quite a lot. He had no real interest in discussing it. I use it for a work truck so shrugged my shoulders and moved on. I just made a mental note that I'd try a Rhino lining next. In 8 months when the F250 shows up, will go that route.

 

One more benefit to adding the drop-in liner, it reduces the chance of the spray-in liner fading...

 

another ? Has anyone gotten wheel wells sprayed?

 

I have Line-X spray in, and then used Ford Pass points to make the mat "free". So I too have both and am very happy. For the LineX Rhino discussion it really comes down to installer. Both products have their pros/cons but I would argue both will meet 95% of user needs. However, the installer can make either product good, or either product junk. Find a good installer that you are comfortable with and treats your truck well; and the product will end up great.