Bed rug suggestions

[FX4Offroad]

I'm in the process of focusing on bed protection.

The truck (Lariat FX4 with most options) has the Ford factory spray on bed liner. It pretty nice even though it's NOT as nice as Linex.

So far I have two of the swing cases that I just received and have not yet installed.

I've also ordered an A.R.E. Z2 topper that should be in this month. It'll have roof rails and the door latch programmed to my key fob. Oh, and of course interior lighting as well.

I want to install a bed liner - for just the floor and tailgate, not the sides. I'm looking for mostly comfort of kneeling as I move around inside. I'm older and my knees need some loving care.

Does anyone have any experience with a good quality bed liner that has adequate padding for my old bones. I'm hoping they make a carpet type and not a rubber top one. Carpet on the top, padding underneath. I like to ones I've seen that have the flexible seam between the bed and tailgate. That seems to be a smart protection for the painted edge and dirt falling in that gap.

Most of the things I'll carry will be in bins and such but I will carry gas from time to time for our quads and generators. For that reason, I plan on laying a mat - like the ones they use for carrying chlorine. The hope is to catch any spillage and not get on the bed mat.

Also, I'm not sure how they fasten to the bed...especially the tailgate. I'm really hoping NOT to drill any holes in the bed or tailgate for installation.

ANY comments or recommendations are appreciated.

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[RedlandRanger]

Bedrug makes a version that is JUST for the floor of the bed with a separate piece for the tailgate:

https://bedrug.com/bedrug-classic-bed-mat/2019/ford/ranger
AND (for the tailgate)
https://bedrug.com/bedrug-pickup-tailgate-mats/2019/ford/ranger

OR you have choose their new impact bed mat which includes both pieces as well as a "hinge gap" piece (but it looks to be basically a rubber top, not a "carpet" look):

https://bedrug.com/bedtred-impact-bed-mats/2019/ford/ranger

You could buy the regular bedrug and just not zip the bed sides on as well - just install the floor piece.

 

[DHare]

The XLT Bed Mat is a carpet type liner and very comfy on the knees. This is what I have in my Ranger and really like it. It has a connection between the bed and tailgate which keeps items from falling in that gap and also helps reduce dust incursion thru that area. https://bedrug.com/bedrug-xlt-bed-mats/2019/ford/ranger

 

[FX4Offroad]

The XLT Bed Mat is a carpet type liner and very comfy on the knees. This is what I have in my Ranger and really like it. It has a connection between the bed and tailgate which keeps items from falling in that gap and also helps reduce dust incursion thru that area. https://bedrug.com/bedrug-xlt-bed-mats/2019/ford/ranger

@DHare
I ordered the XLT bed rug as you suggested. Been doing a lot of research and was leaning towards this one. Looked into it deeper and decided this was the one. thanks for helping me spend my $.

Just added the RANGER tailgate letters a few minutes ago.

Waiting on the bed rug and the A.R.E. cap.

 

[Stevie Gee]

Installed BedRug XLT May over the Ford OEM spray in liner..then installed Bakflip MX4 & Undercover Swing Cases

 

[FX4Offroad]

Installed BedRug XLT May over the Ford OEM spray in liner..then installed Bakflip MX4 & Undercover Swing Cases

This is exactly what I'm doing...bed rug over Ford's spray on liner, two swing cases but I'm adding a topper instead of a folding cover. Did you have to use the special adhesive to stick to the liner? I ordered the same bed rug but not the special adhesive stuff.

Good to know it looks like it'll work.

Great job!

 

[Stevie Gee]

This is exactly what I'm doing...bed rug over Ford's spray on liner, two swing cases but I'm adding a topper instead of a folding cover. Did you have to use the special adhesive to stick to the liner? I ordered the same bed rug but not the special adhesive stuff.

Good to know it looks like it'll work.

Great job!

No special adhesive needed...the BedRug XLT comes with the Velcro and “adhesive promoter” that you have to use on the areas where the Velcro attaches to bedliner material on the bed and on the tailgate. I bought the extra kit (<$20) too, to get extra Velcro patches so the tailgate part of the mat has very few gaps where it attaches.

On another note....with the Undercover boxes though, I had a horrible time with the 6, 6mm side holes, and actually had to buy a 6mm drill tap to clear the holes, to get the screws in.

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