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Bed liners: Spray-on vs insert

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by PA452, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. Aug 9, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    Well, opinions aren't 100%, but seems opinion is pretty overwhelmingly in favor of spray-on liners. Starting to reconsider my plan.

    Unfortunately I worked the insert liner into the deal for the truck, along with the bed rail system. That was about a week and a half ago. I'm told the bed rail system is in, but not the liner yet. Wonder if I would change my mind if I could get the money I would have spent on that liner.
     
  2. Aug 9, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    +1...This is the best way to go.
     
  3. Aug 10, 2018 at 3:32 PM
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    Spray on OEM from Toyota. And it has "TUNDRA" against the cab.
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  4. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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    don't think Toyota has an oem spray in liner option.

    its always 3rd party deal that the dealer outsources locally.
     
  5. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:43 AM
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    Interesting. My salesman described what they would have to do, but I guess he didn't actually say they do it in-house. He mentioned something about it having to be baked on. I assume that's incorrect, I haven't seen anything like that in my research.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    I know my dealer specifically stated they outsource to line-x dealer in town. they quoted me the same price that the line-x dealer quoted me if I did it myself.

    I think the dealer quote was actually $10-$20 cheaper, but didn't want to finance/pay for that up front, had it done a few months after we bought the tundra.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    Alright, I've officially decided to go with the spray-on and then I'll probably get a bed mat for a little added protection.

    I figure I'll just have the dealer do it. They said I can switch my insert (which hasn't arrived yet) to the spray-on and I'd just have to pay the difference. I assume the Toyota dealerships' spray-on formulas are good to go? Not worth going to an aftermarket place like Line-X?
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    If you have a choice, I would go with Line-X. I've seen a few spray ons done at the port and they are much thinner than Line-X.
     
  9. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:20 AM
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    only difference is prob the lifetime warranty on the line-x
     
  10. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:29 AM
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    I have the spray on liner that was installed by Toyota - not sure if it was installed at Port or at the Dealer, but regardless, it seems to be of good quality. I have had a few hard, heavy items in the bed and some of it was dragged in and out (by others loading it) which made me cringe, but there are no significant marks or scrapes on it.

    I will add that I had a drop in liner in my Tacoma for 16 years, and I agree that it is better than a spray-in liner for dent protection. The little bit of paint that is rubbed off is nothing compared to dents. Paint damage can easily be resprayed and looks like new; painted dented bed will still be dented. So, with the spray in liner, if you plan on loading cement blocks etc. I would recommend a rubber mat.
     
  11. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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    Spray in > Drop in

    It's pretty cut and dry for me. I've had one drop in liner and they just simply aren't as good. They are more slippery, they deform over time, and they encourage rust underneath them. I won't have anything but a spray in now. They are more desirable than a drop in and should (slightly) increase your resale. I haul everything from quads to fire wood and anything in between.
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2018 at 10:27 AM
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    So IMHO I would say get a spray in bed liner. I have had a Drop in(Frontier, I was young and stupid once) , Composite Bed (Tacoma) and Spray in (Current Tundra). My hauling needs are much like yours.

    Moisture between the spray in and the metal is a non issue. You get more moisture between the drop in and the metal and the drop in scratches the paint. Composite Bed no issue at all
    Items not sliding around goes to the Spray in bed liner. The Drop ins and composite bed are slippery.
    Cost Drop Ins seem to be cheaper then sprays and are a lot easier to install. Composite is already there
    Durability I have to give to spray in. Drops In and Composites show more scratches.

    Wildcard Drop Ins can blow out of your truck, while rare I have seen it happen. Additionally people coat their off road rigs in spray on bed liner.

    Just some food for thought
     
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  13. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:45 PM
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    I asked my salesman if the dealership outsources or uses Line-X or a proprietary Toyota formula. He checked into it; they use Turbo Liner. I did some searching, didn't find a whole lot, but of what I did find most people seemed to like it. Found one guy who didn't like it.

    What bed mats do you guys use? Hoping they have one at the dealership I can see.
     
  14. Aug 13, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    I just got a 2018 Tundra and opted for the factory insert. Disappointed in the fit and quality VS the instert on my 2016 Tacoma. This insert is flimsy, has popped out twice and has no storage like the Tacoma came with.
     
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  15. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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    The Tacoma didn't have an insert, it was a composite bed (it wasn't a liner at all). That's why it seemed fit better, it wasn't actually fit to a steel bed at all.

    I had a 2007 and 2015 Tacoma. Those composite beds did always look nice. Though I was always pretty careful when hauling firewood or cement block. They were tough, but I was always a little worried a hard enough hit might crack it.
     
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    Thanks for clarifying. That's why!
     
  17. Aug 14, 2018 at 6:01 AM
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    I have the Tundra from the dealer fits great just needed some sun to get flat
     
  18. Aug 14, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    Same here, I didn't know at the time and had the drop in added to the truck during negotiations. I wish I would of went with the spray in but to late now. Down the road if I have any issues I'm gonna get a spray in bed liner and toss the drop in.
     
  19. Aug 14, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    If you didn't get it yet it may not be too late. My dealership was willing to switch it from the drop-in to a spray-on, I just have to pay the difference which is around $150.
     
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    I have a Rhino liner, supposedly it's softer/smoother so easier on the knees and better for furniture (I'd still wrap it in moving blankets). I've thrown lots of stuff in there and not worried about scratching lawn chairs, kayaks etc. Several sites say it's thicker than LineX so it has better sound deadening. I'm not sure I subscribe to that but when you slide your hand across it, Rhino feels like textured plastic, LineX feels closer to coarse sandpaper. Softness is less resistive to tears so if I was hauling rocks etc more often, I'd go LineX.

    Apparently they are pretty close anyway with modern and similar application processes and the most important factor of all is the quality of the bed liner installer. I've seen some bad jobs on other trucks. Mine was done through the dealer.

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    Bedrugs are for sissies

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    Joking, they're actually pretty nice, I've been thinking of one for my tailgate, no long-term issues on a liner?

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    I have always been a fan of Rhino liner. I like the thicker, more rubbery feel of it. It feels like it would give better protection than the harder Line-X when you drop something heavy/hard in like cement blocks.
     
  23. Aug 14, 2018 at 8:42 PM
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    Actually washed out the back of the LineX bed. It got quite dusty over the last 8 months even with my Tonneau [dry dirt roads in Eastern WA], and was surprised it looks like new. I really don't throw logs or rocks in the truck bed tho.
     
  24. Aug 15, 2018 at 3:59 AM
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    I guess you could compare them to weathertech vs husky liners. they both do the same job just have different ways to get to end, so to speak.

    just like WT is hard but still somewhat pliable and husky where they are pliable but not hard.
     
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    Drop in liner on the 02’ has been sweet all these years. Thick and durable. Prevents dents. Some scratching underneath, but its not destroying the bed. Allows for sliding heavy items in and out without leaving grate debris on said surface.

    Sprayin is nice too, but not for me. Wonder if the newer drop ins are thinner than than the 1st Gens?
     
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    I never looked into inserts, I figure I’m never taking it out. A well installed spray liner looks OEM, I guess they cost more. Having a bed to dump stuff in and hose down is awesome ever since owning a pickup, especially a Tundra!
     
  27. Aug 15, 2018 at 5:38 AM
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    Agreed. My Tacoma's liner was very thick, it had a bunch of narrow, strong ribs on the bottom to protect the bed from dents, and the sides were hooked in under the rails, not the flimsy over-the-rail type. It makes a big difference. After 16 years if I had to take it out the bed would have looked like new, except for where the paint was rubbed off. No dents at all. Just a spray in liner might have caused dents because I have had a few heavy loads in there over the years.

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