help- Bedliners
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help- Bedliners
I'm trying to find a drop in bed liner just like the factory cause the one i have doesnt fasten right, the back end flops around alot. the only place that it does seem to be connected to is the lip on the front of the bed. i have a 90 ranger and it has the pendaliner, its good cause the screws down the side hold it on but this crappy one on my 2000 doesnt hold at all plus the sides bubble up in the heat and it looks dumb. does any one know where i can get an over the rail, one piece drop-in bed liner? or am i stuck with this one. ( no carpet or rubber plastic only) thanks
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How about considering a spray in bedliner.
I had a over the rail "Line-X" job done on my then brand new 99 & it's doing just fine 9 years later!!!!
Looks real good, lasts a looooong time, no buckeling, funky fit problems, ratteling noise on bumpy roads, & no rust underneath, or drilling the bed to hold it inplace. Loads stay put better & don't slide around as easily, ect, ect.
Spray in will add value & outlast a drop in, so in the long run, probably isn't more expensive.
Spray in does cost more initially, BUT we sure do get a better value for the bucks spent, imo!!!!
Just some thoughts for pondering.
I had a over the rail "Line-X" job done on my then brand new 99 & it's doing just fine 9 years later!!!!
Looks real good, lasts a looooong time, no buckeling, funky fit problems, ratteling noise on bumpy roads, & no rust underneath, or drilling the bed to hold it inplace. Loads stay put better & don't slide around as easily, ect, ect.
Spray in will add value & outlast a drop in, so in the long run, probably isn't more expensive.
Spray in does cost more initially, BUT we sure do get a better value for the bucks spent, imo!!!!
Just some thoughts for pondering.
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Simple fact, most drop ins decrease the value of the truck, because they allow water to get trapped between the liner and the bed, and even when securely fastened, they can rub the paint, allowing water to get through. This is true of even the best drop ins, though units that come over the edge of the bed tend to get less water underneath them. A spray on would be comparable in cost, will not have any potential for water damage, and is at least as durable, if not more so. I agree with Pawpaw, from my experience with drop ins and spray ons, I think the spray on is by far the better value. It also looks better in my opinion.
The pros for the drop in
Do it yourself
fast
Cons
drilling or adhesive required
warpage
water damage
paint damage
stuff slides around
long term durability is poor
decreases resale value
Spray on pros
perfect fit
waterproof
no drilling or adhesive
increases trucks resale value
no warping
excellent traction prevents stuff from sliding
excellent long term durability
cons
cost
installation/drying time
should be done by a professional
The pros for the drop in
Do it yourself
fast
Cons
drilling or adhesive required
warpage
water damage
paint damage
stuff slides around
long term durability is poor
decreases resale value
Spray on pros
perfect fit
waterproof
no drilling or adhesive
increases trucks resale value
no warping
excellent traction prevents stuff from sliding
excellent long term durability
cons
cost
installation/drying time
should be done by a professional
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So, that wouldn't stop a spray on, and if you already have holes, then sealing those holes would really be in your best interest. Unless these are massive holes, the spray on should cover them right up and make them disappear.
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Your local Ford Dealer can fix you up with a "Ford" logo bedliner, if it has to be a drop-in & you want the "Ford" logo too!!!!
I've not seen a "over the rail" drop in that fit & looked good though!!!!
More thoughts for pondering.
I've not seen a "over the rail" drop in that fit & looked good though!!!!
More thoughts for pondering.
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I had a Tuff liner in my 94 Chevy S-10, and it was a good drop in liner. It never buckled, or cracked in the 6 years I had it, although there was worn off paint and rust beneath it. When I bought my 01 Ranger I had Line-X sprayed on and am very pleased with it. I'm sorry I didn't have my quarter panels done as well. I'll do Line-X again when the time comes for a new truck.
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The crappy roll on stuff gives you what you pay for. it is cheap, and it shows. It is no where near as thick as a spray on, it looks crappy, and it is time consuming to do. Just pop the money for a spray on, it is worth every dime.
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Lol. I know enough guys. I have seen a good job. Trust me, its not even close to a spray on. You can spray on Heculiner however, but it takes experience and patience to get it right. The roll on crap is so unpredicatable, and to really do it right, it has to be done indoors where the temperature can be controlled, otherwise it starts to dry too quickly in the sun or wind. Furthermore, You have to buy a lot of the stuff to get it thick enouh to rival a spray on, three or four cans of the stuff will get you in the right ballpark, depending on the bed size. I was quoted $550 to have a spray on in my dad's stepside ranger. Herculiner runs about $80 per gallon. Considering how much better the spray on looks, and hte fact that the installer will guarantee it, its not a whole lot of savings.
What guys are you refering to anyway. You are talking about them as though they are professionals. No one professionally installs a roll on bedliner. If you really want to spend your time, get yourself a spray gun and a nozzle that can handle bedliner.
What guys are you refering to anyway. You are talking about them as though they are professionals. No one professionally installs a roll on bedliner. If you really want to spend your time, get yourself a spray gun and a nozzle that can handle bedliner.
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Coming from a guy who has had both....trust me by saying this. No matter how much prep time and effort you spend doing the roll on, it will still fall far short of what a spray in can do. My last Ranger I spent 2 days prepping my bed, and thought I had the bonding surface perfect...needless to say within a couple months it was peeling and showing nicks where I'd throw a shovel or whatever in there. Nothing beats LineX IMO. Just had my new Ranger LineX'd to the tune of $399 with a lifetime guarantee...and I'll never go with anything else in the future.
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i had a pendaliner in my 1990 and its at least 5 or 6 years old and looks great do the ford liners look good and are sturdy? when i get home i'll take pics of both the vehicles and post them then you can see what im talking about.
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Line-x all the way...didn't do it when it was new and wish I had, but it sure made the bed and rails (which were a little beat up) look new. Worth the money and I'll do any trucks I get in the future (if I ever need another that is..) with Line-X.