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May 6, 2005 | 03:31 PM

#31

Sean02SD

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My thoughts are that I would prefer the looks of the sprayed in, but need the drop-in. If your truck is going to be used to haul more than a cooler and a gas grille (which I suspect is about it for a good share here) then you are better off with the cheaper and more durable drop-in.

For the many of you with the extra-cab, automatic "grocery-getters" with two-tone paint you are likely ok with the sprayed in liner.

May 6, 2005 | 06:47 PM

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function12

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From: houston

Yeah, but my groceries are heavy and have you ever had a can break loose from the bag! You need the bed liner!!

May 6, 2005 | 11:33 PM

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nisiar

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Well, I was gonna throw in the rubber mat over my line-x, but after recent hauling experience, I can see that slipage is not a problem.

May 7, 2005 | 07:51 AM

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electod

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From: belle chasse,louisiana

hi labgal , you might want to check out a company called superliner on the net and check to see if there is a local dealer in your area ,i am from south of new orleans and there are 2 here the spray in liner is great i have two trucks with it one is a 2001 that i had sprayed 2 weeks after i got the truck it is a flexible liner that is color matched to interior or truck color great product,

good luck ,Todd

May 9, 2005 | 12:16 AM

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pac50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean02SD

If you're going to do any actual work with your truck then an old-fashioned drop-in bedliner is the way to go. I wouldn't have mine done with spray-in if the offered to do it for free.

I've seen a lot of sprayed ones that have worn through. I guess if your truck is a "grocery getter" then you might be ok with sprayed in.

So spray-in is for a "Ladies truck" right Sean? And what's so old-fashioned about them new fangled drop-in liners?

May 9, 2005 | 12:22 AM

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pac50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rtoy

Well if it wears through they (Line X, Rino, Extereme) will repair it N/C because it under Warranty. I have slid cement blocks, trees, scap steel on mine.......wash it out with soap and water........looks new again (I have Extreme liner)

Sounds like the Line-x does what you want, gives a non-slip surface and most importantly prevents the bed from rusting through, as has happende with my 1977 F150. The drop-in will not prevent rust. I am convienced to go with the line-x for my 05 F350, thanks for the information, will make the calls tomorrow.

May 9, 2005 | 12:26 AM

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pac50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Photogman

It may be overkill, but I dropped in a rubber mat for protection over my Line-X. My intent with Line-X was only to protect against rust, not from shovels or dents. Very happy with the mat on top of the Line-X.

I like it, my thoughts exactly.

May 9, 2005 | 12:27 AM

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pac50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean02SD

This is probably the best idea I've heard so far when it comes to bedliners. Personally, I don't care for the drop-in liner at all, which is what I have. However, the spray-in wouldn't last me a week.

You'll have a better item at resale and, like you say, you're protecting against rust.

What makes you think it will not last a week?