Bed Liner Decision?!?!?
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Bed Liner Decision?!?!? - 3/29/2004 12:35:11 PM
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DakMan6704
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Hey...i am curious about bed liners. I have purchased a new Dak and am awaiting delivery. I am looking into Rhino liners and Line-X. If anyone has experience with either one, positive or negative, it would be appreciated. I have applied my own to the cab floor of a work truck, but that was long and not as high of quality as I desired. Thanks!!!
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2004 Dakota Sport Plus V8 4X4
Clear Corners, Extang Full-tilt Snapless cover
Flowmaster DeltaFlow 40 Series 409S
Ram Painted center caps
De-Badged, Line-X Liner
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Royal Purple Drivetrain Synthetics
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RE: Bed Liner Decision?!?!? - 3/29/2004 2:25:01 PM
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dustyloins
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I had a Rhino Liner in my last truck and had zero problems...
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RE: Bed Liner Decision?!?!? - 4/15/2004 3:52:12 PM
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cbsaint
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DakMan6704, I'm trying to make the same decision right now. It'd be great if you could send any info you get my way.
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RE: Bed Liner Decision?!?!? - 4/15/2004 8:01:41 PM
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DakMan6704
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I've decided to go with the Line-X. I have an appointment tomorrow to get it done. They have a higher tensile strength and are more of a 'slippery' surface. If I ever need to have a stickier surface, maybe I will have a bed mat or just a blanket, pending the material to be hauled. I dont intend on dropping 1/2 a ton of stone or anything in, so im not worried extensively about dent deterring. I'll try to post some pics and info after I get it finished!!
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2004 Dakota Sport Plus V8 4X4
Clear Corners, Extang Full-tilt Snapless cover
Flowmaster DeltaFlow 40 Series 409S
Ram Painted center caps
De-Badged, Line-X Liner
Mobil-1 since 1000 miles
Royal Purple Drivetrain Synthetics
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RE: Bed Liner Decision?!?!? - 4/16/2004 11:18:42 AM
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Dixon
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I am heading off this very morning to have my 04 Dakota lined with RHINO LINING.
I did a lot of research in comparing Line-X to Rhino and here's my bias opinion ;)
LINE-X
Uses polyurethane/polurea
Dries as it hits the bed's surface (120-140F pre-heating)
Hard rigid surface
Better consistency to textured appearance
Colors available (black, green, grey, blue, and custom)
RHINO LINING
Uses Tuff Stuff polyurethane coating
Cures on the surface
Hard rubber surface feel
Colors available (black, green, blue, and custom)
The reasons I decided against getting Line-X:
-I didn't like the rigidity of the product due to the fact that a truck bed flexes under normal operation.
Additionally, I had the opportunity to examine two different trucks (one with Line-X and the other Rhino) and saw first hand how the Line-X (after several year period) had cracked in the areas of the bed that flexed.
- The fact that Line-X takes about an hour to remove from a truck bed, where as Rhino Lining takes about 3 hrs, spoke to me on the adhesion quality of Rhino Lining.
Things to keep in mind:
-The quality of the liner is only as good as the people who put it in!
-Most spray-in bed liners will last about 4-6 years and then need to be replaced.
-UV protectant coatings are available to guard against fading and longevity.
-A warranty is a good thing :)
-When you do decide on the product; go in and tell them that you are still deciding between the two brands and see if they will give you an "incentive". I got an over the rail coating at no additional charge! This may or may not work ;)
Hope this helps ya!
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