Bed liner or Spry type?
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by Mud Doc
Another option--check into the BedRug--this is a foam liner that can be taken out if you want to. If you really want to save the look of your bed for THE NEXT OWNER, use a spray-in liner, then put the BedRug over it.
I have had 1) a drop in (not again) 2) BedRug 3) spray-ins. The BedRug is kind of unique--it will wash clean with a hose, is soft to the feel, and stuff will slide if pushed, but not on its own. I currently have a Rhino spray-in and have had no problems.
I have had 1) a drop in (not again) 2) BedRug 3) spray-ins. The BedRug is kind of unique--it will wash clean with a hose, is soft to the feel, and stuff will slide if pushed, but not on its own. I currently have a Rhino spray-in and have had no problems.
Originally Posted by Lethal Audio
I highly recommend the bedrug as well, I push them before I do liners or anything else.
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From: Omaha/Elkhorn, NE
I have a drop-in liner in my 97 F-150, and a line-x spray in liner in my 06 F-250. The drop in worked well until one of the ribs on the floor was cut, which now allows water underneath. I am considering taking it out all together. Otherwise, it worked well for the last five years I've had the truck. The spray in has also worked well. And, if it gets scraped off, Line-x will respray the spot for free.
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Definitely Rhino for me. I'm on my third truck with it....first two had Rhino for 5yrs with absolutely no wear. I carry a lot of drums, 5gal pails, caustics, acids, logs, etc. and have never had anything affect it. Don't like the texture of the Linex. Different strokes for different folks. I've hit mine with an axe, claw hammer, etc. and it bounces off. Without having had a Linex, I'd say the Rhino is advantageous if you want stuff to NEVER slide. Like the guy who mentioned needing to slide out firewood.....the Rhino would have a disadvantage.
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From: Denver, Co
Having been down a couple of these roads, here's my two cents...
Drop-in pros
Drop-in pros
- cheaper, by far
- provides some bed protection
- removeable
- surface wear caused by liner shifting
- can trap sand & fine dirt between bed & liner
- can trap moisture between bed & liner...especially within dirt/sand deposits
- all of the above leads to metal being exposed & surface rust forming
- great bed protection
- many offer a variety of colors to match your vehicle color(s) and/or personal tastes
- most spray-in dealers will warrant "standard" colored liners for life
- more expensive
- essentially permanent
- colored liners typically have a limited warranty
- The Rhino was a softer compound, and helped keep some things from sliding around as much.
- Line-X was a harder, more plastic-like compound, but it has its own unique texture which helps keep some things from sliding around.
- The Rhino's smoother surface was more treacherous for footing when wet. So if you hop up into the box to load/unload stuff, this may be something to consider.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: NJ
I had an oem ford drop in for 6 months and it rubbed the paint clean to the metal over both wheel wells. I now have a Rhino (wanted to check out Line-X but it cannot be gotten in NJ)
One other advantage to the spray in that no brought up is that the box will drain water if parked with the nose down.
One other advantage to the spray in that no brought up is that the box will drain water if parked with the nose down.
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Check this out...My local Line-X dealer gets these 'deacls' made that are actually foam. They resemble the white silloutte decals that everyone has on there windows. The foam has a thickness of aprox. 1/8". They applied the Ford oval, aprox 18'' long on the front of my bed before they sprayed. It leaves a nice 3-D logo on the bulkhead. Looks cool!
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Originally Posted by crazyrwe
Hey gang,not to get off of the subject of liners,but I'm getting a f250 with the chrome package & I was wondering if anyone has seen any descent chrome or chrome type mudflaps around,thanks.
Also look up Pro Flaps, simlar to the above.
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From: north west new jersey
don't let the dealer do it. and have it sprayed with linex and if you can'y find that one rhino. both are spray on and the only way to fly.
linex is the best and rhino right behind. i have many a drop in and hated the rattles and rust that always formed under them.
good luck with your new ride man
linex is the best and rhino right behind. i have many a drop in and hated the rattles and rust that always formed under them.
good luck with your new ride man