im goin with the bedrug. wont be hauling too much stuff around so i should be good with that and a tonneu cover. out of the 2 you want i would get the rhino, its what i wanted before i found the rug.

 

The Ford drop-in is a VERY good and tight fit. I can't see it shifting around much to cause paint scraping. And if no paint is scraped, I can't see it rusting since the surface is painted. And if it DOES rust a little, I can't see being able to see it with the bed liner in. I mean, Williamson there hadn't seen any in 11 years, whether or not there WAS any underneath. I'd say personal preference rules here.

 

I owned a 97 F250 with a penda-liner SR until last week. No rust but a little paint did rub off down to the to the primer.

 

Line-X gets my vote too. Everytime you wash it out after hauling, it looks brand new again...And in my opinion thats 50 times better than Rhino will ever look. Line-X looks much cleaner as others have said. Im not regretting the $400 to have it done.

 

Count me in as a Line-X convertee

I have had drop-ins and mats over the years and the drop-in was the least worthy of the three. The mat worked pretty well but I still got scratches on the box sides and tail gate, but the price was good and I was not unhappy with it.

With my new truck I went spray-in and did a lot of research. Line-X wins hands down for all the reasons stated above, durability,non-fade, warrenty, etc.

Line-X is the better of the choices but as mentioned itg is all personal preference.

 

getting Line-X done next week on my new truck.

FWIW, I have seen rusted beds (not to excessive) due to drop ins. I doubt it is the normal-every-day case, but the exception. Either way I like knowing that there will be no rust as opposed to taking a chance on it.

 

Granted, but I still say no one is going to take out their drop-in even if they sell it so what is the big deal about a little rust under there if it's not compromising the bed's integrity?

 

I guess those of you saying you have rust from a drop-in must be from the north. I am completely sold on drop-ins. In my next truck I will stick with the same thing, the only reason I can see doing a spray-in is adding to the trucks value which I doubt you would get an extra $400 when you trade in or sell. So as others have said its all preference.

 

I've had 2 Dodges ('98 and '01) and bought a bedliner and fiberglass tonneau for my '98 which I kept and put on my '01 after the trade. I bought a $30 foam pad to put under the liner to keep it from scratching and rusting the bed. Also, before I installed everything, I waxed all the surfaces that would be under the liner and didn't buff it off. When I went to trade after 3 years and I pulled out the liner, there wasn't a scratch or a spot of rust under the liner. I did the same thing to my '01. I'm going to keep the pad and put it in my F-150 when it comes in (the dealer thru in the drop-in bedliner to seal the deal). As far as I'm concerned, the $150 aftermarket bedliner (or the "free" Ford plastic liner) and the $30 pad make a great combination and is much cheaper than the $400 spray-in, and you can take it all with you if you happen to get the same truck next time around. Just my chunk of change.

 

Check out Dualcomp bedliners on the internet.
Combination drop-in and bed mat that locks together.

 

I went by the local dealership today and looked at some used vehicles for Rhino Linner and Line - X. Both my findings was that they were chipped, scratched, or faded. I am going to go with the factory Ford bedlinner. I had a 1994 F150 previously and a drop in bed linner with a bed cover, had some minor scratches but no rust. If you keep it clean and periodically wash under the linner, will keep it rust free. Additonally, no dents or dings in the bed!

 

For those of you who prefer a drop-in bed liner but are worried about your paint wearing off, try using some of the "removable caulk" from your local hardware store. Cover the bottom of your bedliner with beads of the caulk before dropping it into your truck bed, and you will never have problems with the paint rubbing off. The "usual" rattles from drop-ins will also be cured. Of course, you need to make sure that your truck bed is clean before setting the bedliner in place, and you will need a friend or two to help (so you don't get the removable caulk all over your bed rails).

I tried this on a hunch and was completely satisfied with the results.

Regards,
Dave
2004 S-Cab FX4

 

I'm having a Rhino sprayed on next week. I've gone to both Line-x and Rhino shops and looked at the process and the finished product. Basically, it depends on what your going to use your truck for and what your asthetic likes are. The Line-x is thinner and more brittle but will wear and wear forever. It's rough on the knees and cargo will slide around easier. I'm getting the rhino since my truck is a "pleasure" vehicle that won't be hauling much more than me & the Mrs. The rhino is thicker, softer on the knees and our "stuff won't move around as much when we're traveling. Also, you can get basic colors with the rhino or for a little more they'll match your paint. Line-X comes in black & black. If you can, go to both shops first and get a look see first hand. Good Luck & Good Truckin.

 

I drove 240 miles round trip to get the line-x, could have went 1 mile for the Rhino, it was worth the drive.

 

http://www.goline-x.com/other3.asp



Line-X website claims they do colors.

"Custom Applications & Colors"