Bed Liners...

MikeRS1981 · June 20, 2007

Im thinking about getting a bed liner for my NBS Silverado. I went to the dealer, apparently hes doing me a favor and said he can get me the standard plastic liner for under 200 installed...Does that seem ok ? He said the standard is a little thin, and sometimes warps a little in the heat. Im not going to be hauling rocks or anything, and its a lease, so i just want it to protect the truck. I didnt want to spend alot so i think the spray liners are out

jason2006 · June 20, 2007

If you are planning on keeping your truck for awhile don't waste your time on thos little plastic liners, step up to a Line-X or similar liner. Water and debris will get under any plastic liner and you will develop rust over time. Plus they aren't as tough as a Line-X type.

Erik F · June 20, 2007

I got a rubber bed mat for 65 at Tractor Supply doesn't protect the tail gate or the sides...but keeps things for ruining the bed too much...besides...if down the road I really want to protect it I can still put in the spray in...the plastic are almost worse than no bed liner because of the reasons stated above.

uh6077 · June 20, 2007

Don't worry about the bed rusting under a drop in liner. My 99 has 126,000 miles, 120,000 os which were in NY, ME and CT. I have not rust under my liner. Agree you should go to a Line-X or Rhino shop only because they give away drop in liners. I replaced mine a few months ago. They have them piled up out back and just want to get rid of them. If you decide you don't like it you can always get a Line-X later. Once you get it coated you can not go back. Plus it is about $400 to get it done. Don't bother. Don't believe the hype. Ever seen a spray in liner that still looks good after 5 years? Me neither. Get a drop in and be done with it.

krww06 · June 20, 2007

Im thinking about getting a bed liner for my NBS Silverado. I went to the dealer, apparently hes doing me a favor and said he can get me the standard plastic liner for under 200 installed...Does that seem ok ? He said the standard is a little thin, and sometimes warps a little in the heat. Im not going to be hauling rocks or anything, and its a lease, so i just want it to protect the truck. I didnt want to spend alot so i think the spray liners are out

When I got my plastic liner, in my '07 NBS, from the dealership they charged me $130 for the liner. (FWIW, they told me that their "cost" was $100). They wanted $35 for the install (took them less than 20 minutes to install), but I told them no way, as I'd just given them an untold amount of money for the truck, so that was the least they could do. They said no problem, and charged it to "business promotion" or something similar.

FWIW, I have a plastic liner in my '95 K1500, and have seen no signs of rust what-so-ever.

Low4Life · June 20, 2007

I personally prefer the spray in liners. Yea they're pricey but worth it IMO. From what I've seen with the plastic drop in liners is they do rust sometimes and if you get an over the rail one they scratch the paint pretty bad. It's really all about personal preference and how much you're willing to spend.

GDSQDCR · June 20, 2007

I have had 4 trucks now in my short life time. 1 with no liner, 1 with, and two with Line-X.

The 1 with no liner, beat to death rusting. The 1 (90 Comanche) with a liner, beat, and minimal rust in the corners. The two with Line-X look brand new.

I have seen several Line-x liners that are older (several years old) and look great. Yes, after 3-4 years you use this conditioner, 20 or 30 bucks and it shines again. I haul debris, wood, rock, rubbish, ropes, stokes, tools, you name it and I still have not messed up my Line X. In the Comanche, I shreded the drop in liner.

Spend the money, it is worth it.

Anthony

MikeRS1981 · June 20, 2007

Thats a good deal getting it for free, I mean I am leasing the truck, so I cant expect them to give me a free liner, I didnt really buy the truck from them. I figured the liners were a little more expensive than 100, so 200 installed is prob a little high.

THREEPHASE76 · June 20, 2007

We have Rhino Liner in this area, it is a spray in liner. The key is to talk to the tech doing the work and have them "Bead the corners" and use a higher build aplication. This will give you a thicker liner, and the beading in the corners prevents cracks and tears. The most important thing is that they clean the bed with an evaporating solvant before aplication. A lot of small time shops will not bother with this time cosumeing and costly step, but is nessesary for proper adheision. Be warned this will cost more, but its worth it, my 04 is in perfect shape, and I use my truck like a truck should be used.

KyRob · June 20, 2007

My 4x4 toyota is 17 years old and has had a drop in liner for the entire 17 years. There is no rust under the liner. A few wear spots but no rust. The bed rails however have very little paint left but there is no rust on them either. I have taken it out 3 or 4 times in the past 17 years and washed the bed out but that's about it. Takes about 5 minutes to pull it out and about 5 to replace it. I was contemplating getting a spray in for my Sierra but think I'll just stay with the drop in that it has in it. I pulled it out and washed the bed awhile back and saw no signs of wear so I'll check it again next year and see what it looks like. They want $540.00 for the under the rail Line X around here. A little steep when the drop in is doing it's job.

Rob

Wingnut · June 20, 2007

Get a Bedrug.

This one was 5 years old when I bought it and stuck it in the truck. Still looks great, and you can move it from truck to truck.

johnfusc · June 21, 2007

Get a Bedrug.

This one was 5 years old when I bought it and stuck it in the truck. Still looks great, and you can move it from truck to truck.

The bed rug looks good, how is it when it gets wet? does it dry quick ?

Wingnut · June 21, 2007

Yup. I was surprised at how fast it dries.

GaderX · June 21, 2007

I have had 4 trucks now in my short life time. 1 with no liner, 1 with, and two with Line-X.

The 1 with no liner, beat to death rusting. The 1 (90 Comanche) with a liner, beat, and minimal rust in the corners. The two with Line-X look brand new.

I have seen several Line-x liners that are older (several years old) and look great. Yes, after 3-4 years you use this conditioner, 20 or 30 bucks and it shines again. I haul debris, wood, rock, rubbish, ropes, stokes, tools, you name it and I still have not messed up my Line X. In the Comanche, I shreded the drop in liner.

Spend the money, it is worth it.

Anthony

What brand of conditioner?

peterc38 · June 21, 2007

I hvae the std. plastic drop in liner in an '03 Z71. I have been pretty happy with it. It has not warped at all. When I bought the truck I was wavering on the sale so the dealer came down a little in price and through the liner in, including install.