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Post by swetz on Apr 7, 2016 21:15:27 GMT -5
So I got a new (to me) truck tonight. It's a 2012 Ram 1500 with an 8' bed. It's a little rough, but I'm excited to be able to haul things and it's a lot better than what I'm driving now. I'm debating whether to replace the bed liner or get a topper or why not both? If anyone has a recommendation on bed liners or toppers, please let me know.
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Post by throbak on Apr 7, 2016 21:26:53 GMT -5
Swiss Caps in East Enterprise In is where I have bought mine Made and sold here Their Fiberglass are real nice The shell hangs over the bed and water runs down not in No foam seal needed
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Apr 7, 2016 21:39:03 GMT -5
Looks nice. That thing got a hemi in it?
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Post by onebentarrow on Apr 7, 2016 22:13:29 GMT -5
So I got a new (to me) truck tonight. It's a 2012 Ram 1500 with an 8' bed. It's a little rough, but I'm excited to be able to haul things and it's a lot better than what I'm driving now. I'm debating whether to replace the bed liner or get a topper or why not both? :) If anyone has a recommendation on bed liners or toppers, please let me know. I never liked a bed liner. Too slick. What i liked was a rubber mat made for the bed. It kept things from sliding to the front and if I got any thing on it I just pulled it out and washed it off then back in. The other thing I liked was the work cap with the open up side windows. That way I can place something "up front" and retreat it with out haveing to crawl in the back over all the other stuff it seamed I always had in there to get it.
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Post by swetz on Apr 7, 2016 22:23:58 GMT -5
Looks nice. That thing got a hemi in it? Thanks. You'll have to excuse my ignorance as I'm not a car guy, but it's 8 Cyl 4.7L.
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Post by GS1 on Apr 7, 2016 22:58:44 GMT -5
I'd get a spray-in bedliner so things don't slide around and it doesn't hold moisture between it and your bed.
I really like the bakflip cover I put on my truck.
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Post by span870 on Apr 8, 2016 3:47:50 GMT -5
Line-x spray on liner. I've had mine since I bought my truck. Anything happens to it like chipping or scratching, they fix it. I've also had my rocker panels and wheel wells sprayed. Word of caution. On the rams a major design flaw is on the inside of the wheel wells the drain pockets are not placed correctly and the actually hold water. You'll notice a lot of rams driving around have rusted wells. Take a dremel and cut slits in the underside of the drain holes to fix the drain issue. Anyway, Line-x is the ticket. Call around and get prices. They are independently owned and set their own prices. My rocker panels were $250 difference from store to store. I now have all my stuff down at the greenwood store.
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Post by parson on Apr 8, 2016 7:43:21 GMT -5
I don't think that you'll be disappointed with a spray in. Very durable and, as mentioned above, no water will stand between it and the truck bed.
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Post by bullseye69 on Apr 8, 2016 16:56:51 GMT -5
I would get a sprayed in liner and a topper. Like stated helps keep stuff from sliding around and topper is nice for keeping things dry and out of sight when traveling.
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Post by 36fan on Apr 11, 2016 11:59:52 GMT -5
Congrats. My new truck is now 16 years old. It has hauled all three of my kids home from the hospital, all of the deer I've ever killed, and lots of other stuff, too.
I would recommend getting a spray in liner. I did the Herculiner myself and it went on too thin, and it was very rough. If I had to do it over again, I would have had a spray liner done.
Heed Span's advice - I see A LOT of newer Dodges that are rusting way too soon.
Are you sure it has an 8' bed? It could be the angle, but it looks like 6'.
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Post by steiny on Apr 11, 2016 14:27:28 GMT -5
I wouldn't waste the money on a spray in bed liner unless you really beat up a truck bed. Just get the rubber mat like they sell at farm stores to lay on the floor. It keeps things from sliding around and protects the bed surface.
Couldn't live without a topper either. They are just too handy for an outdoors-man to keep his gear locked up and dry. And if you have a topper, get an aluminum boat docking hook to reach the front of the bed and drag stuff to you, so you're not constantly crawling in and out of the topper. I started using one, now three of my buddy's have them.
Check some of the car dealers in your area, they sometimes get trade ins with toppers on them and take them off prior to detailing the truck and putting it on their lot. My buddy recently got one for $200, new ones run close to $1000.
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Post by seabee on Apr 11, 2016 18:36:03 GMT -5
Word of caution. On the rams a major design flaw is on the inside of the wheel wells the drain pockets are not placed correctly and the actually hold water. You'll notice a lot of rams driving around have rusted wells. Take a dremel and cut slits in the underside of the drain holes to fix the drain issue. Have they not taken care of that issue yet? That was one of the reasons I will never own a Dodge again. My 03 Ram started rusting at just under 3 years old. They would do nothing to fix the issue. By year 4 rust was completely through the body. Were are talking 50k miles. They will never again get a dime from me. Ever.
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Post by span870 on Apr 11, 2016 20:03:56 GMT -5
Word of caution. On the rams a major design flaw is on the inside of the wheel wells the drain pockets are not placed correctly and the actually hold water. You'll notice a lot of rams driving around have rusted wells. Take a dremel and cut slits in the underside of the drain holes to fix the drain issue. Have they not taken care of that issue yet? That was one of the reasons I will never own a Dodge again. My 03 Ram started rusting at just under 3 years old. They would do nothing to fix the issue. By year 4 rust was completely through the body. Were are talking 50k miles. They will never again get a dime from me. Ever. Nope, haven't fixed it. Mine starting bubbling and thought it was from some body work I had done. Showed my buddy and he showed me what was causing it. Took the ol dremel to it and had the line-x sprayed on inside and out. Also had my rocker panels done. I flat tear the paint up on my truck. The oversized mud tires throw the rocks. Going to have the bumpers done too. If I had the money I'd cover the truck in the stuff.
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Post by bullseye69 on Apr 11, 2016 20:06:28 GMT -5
I wouldn't waste the money on a spray in bed liner unless you really beat up a truck bed. Just get the rubber mat like they sell at farm stores to lay on the floor. It keeps things from sliding around and protects the bed surface. Couldn't live without a topper either. They are just too handy for an outdoors-man to keep his gear locked up and dry. And if you have a topper, get an aluminum boat docking hook to reach the front of the bed and drag stuff to you, so you're not constantly crawling in and out of the topper. I started using one, now three of my buddy's have them. Check some of the car dealers in your area, they sometimes get trade ins with toppers on them and take them off prior to detailing the truck and putting it on their lot. My buddy recently got one for $200, new ones run close to $1000. Check e-bay too for toppers. I was almost ready to spend $1400 for a topper for my sport trac when I found one for $100 on e-bay in IL about 100 miles to go get. It was like new, the guy was tired of it being in the way. He didn't need it for what he was doing.
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Post by swetz on Apr 11, 2016 21:17:54 GMT -5
Congrats. My new truck is now 16 years old. It has hauled all three of my kids home from the hospital, all of the deer I've ever killed, and lots of other stuff, too. I would recommend getting a spray in liner. I did the Herculiner myself and it went on too thin, and it was very rough. If I had to do it over again, I would have had a spray liner done. Heed Span's advice - I see A LOT of newer Dodges that are rusting way too soon. Are you sure it has an 8' bed? It could be the angle, but it looks like 6'. Yep, I'm sure.
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Post by swetz on Apr 11, 2016 21:20:01 GMT -5
Line-x spray on liner. I've had mine since I bought my truck. Anything happens to it like chipping or scratching, they fix it. I've also had my rocker panels and wheel wells sprayed. Word of caution. On the rams a major design flaw is on the inside of the wheel wells the drain pockets are not placed correctly and the actually hold water. You'll notice a lot of rams driving around have rusted wells. Take a dremel and cut slits in the underside of the drain holes to fix the drain issue. Anyway, Line-x is the ticket. Call around and get prices. They are independently owned and set their own prices. My rocker panels were $250 difference from store to store. I now have all my stuff down at the greenwood store. If you get a minute, would you mind taking a picture of where you made the cuts? I have a Dremel, but want to be sure I'm in the right place before I start cutting. Thanks.
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Post by mossberg500 on Apr 11, 2016 22:46:54 GMT -5
Nice truck
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Post by Russ Koon on Apr 13, 2016 10:36:54 GMT -5
For the topper, you might want to give some serious thought to your expected usage.
I looked at some "nicer" ones for an S-10 I used to have, but decided on a more basic aluminum one that a previous owner had added a basic top rack (two uprights and two simple cross bars) to carry longer stuff and light car top boats. Turned out to be the perfect setup for me. It was on the truck most of the time, and when I needed it off for some chores, it was easy to remove with six clamps holding it down and I could get in and stand up with it centered on my shoulders and walk right off the tailgate and set it aside in the yard, no winches or helpers needed.
Spent many nights in that bed on hunting trips. With careful gear selection and packing, even that shortbed compact PU had plenty of room for one hunter in bad weather. I also love camping in a tent, but there were many times I was glad to have the weather-tight and bear-proof security of the convenient metal "tent" that didn't need a campsite, just a parking place.
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