Spray in liner or bed mat

[that408guy]

What don’t you like about the drop in liner? I’m trying to figure out what to do. There are times I want things to slide around but you don’t get that with sibl or a mat.

I have seen drop in liners rub the paint off eventually and then start to rust the metal underneath. Ive always been wary of them since, BUT i have not seen this on any of the new Rangers.

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[MikeyB]

I have seen drop in liners rub the paint off eventaually and then start to rust the metal underneath. Ive always been wary of them since, BUT i have not seen this on any of the new Rangers.

Agreed. I would rather have a spray on liner. one and done
I would'nt even put a cover (liner) over the spray on. Let it breathe and do it's job protecting the bed

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I’m in the Temiskaming area, so I have to travel at least 2 hours in any direction for a spray liner

You might be closer to James Bay than Toronto!

 

[BettaRanga]

Mine came with spray in bed liner and I added the rough country mat. Very pleased. Both are getting dinged up from hauling junk so glad I have them.

 

[OneMore]

I have a drop in liner and do not like it. I'm on the fence about a line-x spray in or just a rubberized bed mat to go with my hard tonneau.

Thoughts / opinions on the two?

I have factory spray in liner and rubber mat.
The 2022 Tremor I purchased off the lot and already had spray in liner.
If I was ordering, which was my intension, no liner would have been my choice.
I don't like or need spray in liner.
The rubber mat works for me best of all.
If you do go with the spray in you will want a mat also.
That liner material is like sandpaper. Really hard on the knees.

 

[Joeiconic]

I consider a spray in liner mandatory.

 

[Utope]

I have the DeeZee mat. It helps keep things from sliding around. I don’t worry about the sides or tailgate. Truck beds get scratched.

 

[PltFX4]

I have a drop in liner and do not like it. I'm on the fence about a line-x spray in or just a rubberized bed mat to go with my hard tonneau.

Thoughts / opinions on the two?

My experience with LINE-X

 

[subquark]

Another vote for spray in liner and Bed Rug mat. Your knees will thank you. And no need to attach the mat to the bed....just lay it in there.

Now this would be a luxurious setup with loads of protection.

With the BedRug, you won't get big scratches BUT I have no doubt that sand and dirt will accumulate over time under it and likely dull the paint.

The spray in with rug would be the best of all worlds (and nothing wrong with a rubber mat, especially if you dump stuff into the bed with a front loader or haul big rocks!). =)

 

[Grumpaw]

Another vote for spray in liner and Bed Rug mat. Your knees will thank you. And no need to attach the mat to the bed....just lay it in there.

Same here....Bullet Spray Liner and a Bed Rug Mat. The mat makes it really nice on your knees if your in the bed often, which I am when we're out camping. In and out of the bed several times a day when on the road.

 

[subquark]

I have the Weathertech Techliner + Tailgate protector

I like the fact that this mat comes up with a lip about 2.5" - here's one of my install photos where I've got a bunch of stuff to get it to lay down flat. It's snug as a bug in a rug today. You can see the mat lip coming up the wheel tunnel.

Main reason I went mat vs. other options is I am mostly sliding stuff (Pelican cases and C-Stands!) into my truck so I just needed a nice slippery mat to keep my paint minty underneath. I've got carpet scraps for the sides and back if I need protection there as well.

I am a victim of myself and I have to admit I also appreciate that from an aesthetics point of view; this allows me to keep a nice balance of blue/black.

The stuff I am sliding in can also not get scratched too much so a spray-in only was not a good option for me as they are too abrasive.

Here it is fully installed w/ tailgate mat.

That's a great looking setup! I didn't know Weathertech made a liner like that, I love how it goes up and fits like a glove. That tailgate protector is awesome too (and won't freeze shut like my BedRug does).

 

[Old NaCl]

My bed is naked complete with scars.

I'd love to get a spray in liner rhino and xliner I think are within and hours drive max from my location.

The bed mat I had in my Taco helped keep shit in place as that bed was plastic and slick as goose shit.

 

[Canadian Ranger]

Get rid of the plastic drop-in one asap. They shouldn't even be sold in my opinion, they trap dirt and moisture, and they rub the paint off from the constant vibration. A bed tray will too, but at least they're easy take out and clean under and let dry out.

 

[allcos]

I've had a few Ranger's over the years and evolved from: no liner, a bed mat, a liner, now on my newest sprayed in. I removed the mat or liner every 6 months to wash and wax the bed area. Over time the mat and liner rubbed through the paint. If I didn't have the money I'd prefer the mat (for ease of removal and cleaning), but now that sprayed in are available there's no turning back.

 

[MXGOLF]

I have both and I think that's the only way to go.

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