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So I just picked up my truck, and as my name suggests the point of buying it was to haul around my 09 CanAm Outlander 800.

 

Anyway I want to protect the box from scratches and the like. I am just wondering what do some of you other toy haulers suggest? A Spray in liner or a drop in liner? I am worried that a spray in will be cheesy looking and chip away. I am also worried a drop in will promote rust and corrosion under the liner.

 

Which would you choose and why?

Blue Bear Farms Ent. Enthusiast

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most people will say go with a spray in. they all work well and you shouldnt have any issues with your spray in liner chipping away. and if it does it should be covered by warrenty. but both a spray in liner and drop in protect your bed pretty damn good

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I have been leaning towards the spray in also because I think that the texture appears as it would be good for the quad to really get some traction at the top of the ramps. I think the drop in would be very slick when muddy or snowy.

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I have been leaning towards the spray in also because I think that the texture appears as it would be good for the quad to really get some traction at the top of the ramps. I think the drop in would be very slick when muddy or snowy.

 

 

its gonna be slick when wet no matter what. your really over thinking it.

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+1 for spray in. def wont look cheesy and as others have said, warantee should cover chips, but that shouldnt happen

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I have been leaning towards the spray in also because I think that the texture appears as it would be good for the quad to really get some traction at the top of the ramps. I think the drop in would be very slick when muddy or snowy.

 

 

its gonna be slick when wet no matter what. your really over thinking it.

 

 

A Line X type spray in grips like crazy wet or dry.

 

As far as durability, you wont have a problem. I hauled several retaining wall block (slid them in) and the only way you could tell I had done it was by the residue the liner removed from the blocks. A quick rinse with the water hose and you could not even tell I had hauled anything. Spray in liner is definately worth the $$$ IMO.

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I have been leaning towards the spray in also because I think that the texture appears as it would be good for the quad to really get some traction at the top of the ramps. I think the drop in would be very slick when muddy or snowy.

your are correct. the spray in will provide good traction wet or dry, at least better traction than an unprotected bed or a drop-in.

 

I hauled my Rancher 420 in my truck MANY times (read: every weekend during hunting season plus some for 150 mile one way trips to my camp), I never had an issue with my spray in liner.

 

Once you get the atv loaded, how do you plan to secure it? I always used a Louisiana Guard Dog (google it), it's very simple and very secure, also leaves room in front of the bike for an ice chest for those frosty beverages.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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get a rhino liner. awesome grip which really helps with loading atvs and great durability

 

and rhino line over the bed rails too

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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liners, we don't need no stinking liners!?

 

 

i agree, i have the plastic bedliner that came with my truck which is like ice when loading atvs. my buddies have spray ons and it makes loading nice.

 

if i had a brand new truck id get a spray on to protect it though

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My 03 had a Line X liner, my current truck an 07 has a Rhino liner, I preferred the Line X, smoother looking finish and not nearly as grippy as the Rhino, which has torn several times cause of stuff adhering to it. Line X also makes a version, I think its called the Line X extra, that resists fading. I sure wish GM made a 6 1/2 foot bed length for crew cabs in a half ton, I use a bed extender to secure my atv.

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