Drop in Liner - wise to prep bed first?
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Zimmerman, MN
Drop in Liner - wise to prep bed first?
Not much of an autobody person here, so bear with my question:
I have a drop in liner. Under rail from penda-liner. I went with that for my own reasons.
Would it be wise to prep the bed itself (metal) with something like zero rust and then drop the liner back in?
I don't want to find out that a few years later my bed is rusting.
Thanks for the input
I have a drop in liner. Under rail from penda-liner. I went with that for my own reasons.
Would it be wise to prep the bed itself (metal) with something like zero rust and then drop the liner back in?
I don't want to find out that a few years later my bed is rusting.
Thanks for the input
New User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Ranger,
Anykind of metal prep would be a good idea if you plan on installing that bed liner.
I dont use bed liners because im not all that rough on the truck in that case.
If i was going to use "ANY" kind of liner I do think i would shoot for a RHINO or the aftermarket do it yourself spray in liner. You'll get moisture under the other liners and the pray in is alot like the metal prep your going to be using anyways. The spray in liners are great from what i've seen and read reviews on.
All the best,
Matt
www.autobodyforums.com
Anykind of metal prep would be a good idea if you plan on installing that bed liner.
I dont use bed liners because im not all that rough on the truck in that case.
If i was going to use "ANY" kind of liner I do think i would shoot for a RHINO or the aftermarket do it yourself spray in liner. You'll get moisture under the other liners and the pray in is alot like the metal prep your going to be using anyways. The spray in liners are great from what i've seen and read reviews on.
All the best,
Matt
www.autobodyforums.com
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Zimmerman, MN
Yeah,
That is what I thought. I haul a lot of heavy things at the cabin and the drop in liner provides me with a bit more protection.
Thanks for the feedback on this. I'll look at prepping the bed and using an aftermarket DIY product to keep the rust from happenin'
That is what I thought. I haul a lot of heavy things at the cabin and the drop in liner provides me with a bit more protection.
Thanks for the feedback on this. I'll look at prepping the bed and using an aftermarket DIY product to keep the rust from happenin'
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,495
Likes: 2
From: Northwest Fl
I have never seen a drop in liner that didn't have rust under them when they were removed. They shift, slide and vibrate on the bed and hold moisture, eventually eating away the paint and rust is inevitable. The worst ones are the ones that extend up and on top of the bed rails.
New User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
yeah man....
You is the MAN!!!!!
PREP that bed... Not meaining to post this but hook into this...
Its a DO IT YOURSELF Liner...
http://www.bestdarnparts.com/herculiner.html
For the Moneys i would same the bed if its in any good shape...
But if you dont care? Just install the Liner... This under the Liner may work for you also... Its Cheaper than a RHINO...
I've "NEVER" use this myself...I've just heard about it.
ANY "Autobody" or Automitive Store should carry such...
-Matt
www.autobodyforums.com
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Zimmerman, MN
The bed itself is in perfect shape. I don't think the prior owner hauled anything heavier than blankets...hahaha.
I've got a cabin where I'm hauling crap around all weekend long (propane cylinders, split oak, air compressors, generators) so I threw in a drop in liner to help protect 'da baby' from dropping anything or scraping.
I'll give that herculiner a closer look. I think I've seen that at the local parts store.
Later
I've got a cabin where I'm hauling crap around all weekend long (propane cylinders, split oak, air compressors, generators) so I threw in a drop in liner to help protect 'da baby' from dropping anything or scraping.
I'll give that herculiner a closer look. I think I've seen that at the local parts store.
Later
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 4
From: Western Kentucky
Drop in Liner - wise to prep bed first?
Originally Posted by Huntsman
I have never seen a drop in liner that didn't have rust under them when they were removed. They shift, slide and vibrate on the bed and hold moisture, eventually eating away the paint and rust is inevitable. The worst ones are the ones that extend up and on top of the bed rails.
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
hey,
i just got a 93 ranger and want to line-x the bed. if the bed was rusty when i pulled up the plastic liner, would i have to address that before i got it sprayed? or would the line-x fix\halt the rusting? (basically, is it bad like painting over rust?)
i just got a 93 ranger and want to line-x the bed. if the bed was rusty when i pulled up the plastic liner, would i have to address that before i got it sprayed? or would the line-x fix\halt the rusting? (basically, is it bad like painting over rust?)
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
maytag906
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Aug 29, 2016 09:28 PM
300Jim
Bed Covers, Tonneau covers, Toppers/Canopies & Bed liners
3
Jul 30, 2014 01:27 AM
bladez51
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Jun 8, 2011 06:26 PM
Tod1985F250
Bed Covers, Tonneau covers, Toppers/Canopies & Bed liners
15
Jan 30, 2009 11:49 AM