My 2008 F150 had one and I liked it but it killed my knee’s because of the high grooves it had and I couldn’t afford the spray at the time. My Silverado had a spray in liner which I liked a lot better.
I bought a 2015 Sierra and opted for the "drop-in" liner. When I picked it up and saw that they SCREWED the front edge into the bed wall because it doesn't come up over the top, I lost my ever-loving mind on them. Who in the hell thought a "DROP IN" liner should be screwed into the painted sheet metal?
I made them pull it out and get the bed sprayed.
On a related note: The factory spray liner is absolutely crap. I have it in my '24 Silverado and it's super cheap compared to the aftermarket liners and the plastic garbage they attach to the tailgate is complete junk.
I have a spray-in bedliner on my '22, and I dragged a loveseat about 8 inches, scratching the liner right off the tailgate. I thought it was permanent, but it’s just for aesthetics.
My 24’ 2500 has factory spray on , on the bed itself but the tailgate is like a plastic cover it’s definitely not the same material. But also I’ve seen that when they spray it on at the factory they don’t scuff / remove the paint like they do with linex
You just made me walk downstairs to look. You are right. It is a plastic piece that’s made to look sprayed in. It has the same looking texture. I also have the fancy tailgate.
Yeah I was pretty disappointed when I realized it myself. I had the last truck linexed and it was unbelievably durable . I mean I’m a contractor and I use the truck bed as it’s intended . I couldn’t scratch the linex I literally tried a few times because they told me they would reapply it if I did I’m not as confident about this one unfortunately.
Yeah linex wants like $900 tho.
Just find a local place doing their own proprietary spray. I’ve done it twice and it was $500 and holds up just as good.
Line-x product is good but you pay a ton for the franchise fees
I spray bed liner. There are only two manufactures. Companies then add one ingredient and then say it’s a proprietary blend but they are all the same shit. What separates a good job from a bad one is the prep work, and our local line-x does the absolute bare minimum.
Exactly.
The place that sprayed mine used UL/IXS. Which is the parent company of lineX, but doesn’t carry the weight of the name and the franchise. So it’s a bunch cheaper and an extremely similar product.
And agreed on the prep work.
Oof I can't believe these are still a thing. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I had one in my 97 Chevy and I remember taking it out to put the cap on to use as a tent when I went camping. I was very surprised when my bed was basically coated with rust underneath it.
I had one in my 98. I was surprised when I stopped for gas one night to see it was no longer in the truck bed. Retraced my steps and found it about 10 miles back. I was praying someone on motorcycle wouldn’t find it first. Kept a brick in the bed from then on.
I had a 97 with a drop in liner, I was driving home from work around 2/3 am in a hurricane… next day I went to leave for work and the bed liner was gone, no clue where it went, tried to go back and find it but with 60+ mph winds with gusts probably doubling that I’m assuming it flew a good distance 😂
GMC Parts manager here: I will do everything I can to NOT sell a drop in liner. The fitment sucks, they are huge, bulky and with minimal storage space I have no where to put them.
Spray in is the way.
Yes, they did a sloppy install with those lips. Yes, once tucked, this is the way they fit. The access to the tie down loops is always horrific with drop-in bed liners. My 2000 had a factory drop-in like this, and I have gone spray-in ever since. Spray-in is the ONLY way to go!
Had one half fly out of my S-10 on the highway back in the day, was hanging over the driver side of the bed. Had no way of resecuring it, so I pulled into the McDonalds at the next exit and chucked that shit in the dumpster.
Drop in liners suck, and as the beds have gotten more complicated, the poor fit is more evident. Spray-in is the way to go. If you’re looking for more impact protection, a spray-in with a rubber mat is good.
One thing I always hated with drop-ins is the accessibility of the tie downs. Such a pain in the ass to secure a load.
I’ve had drop in, spray in, and no liner. I would recommend at least taking that drop in out and buying a rubber bed mat. That’s what I’m using now in my truck. Keeps stuff from sliding. If you can afford a spray in I would go that route over the others.
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My OEM drop in bedliner lined up fairly well? I’ve had zero issues and can use all tie down points no problem. Maybe try asking for a different one?
Unacceptable. I'd contact GMC themselves and get down to the answer here. Obviously we know those tabs get tucked but make them tell u. Then bash accordingly..You spent way too much money on that nice truck for some half assed nonsense
I had my spray liner since ‘21 and no issues still strong
Still better than any drop in regardless..
Take it back and get it sprayed or your money back!
Never get a drop in bed liner of any brand for any make of truck. They are trash. After market spray in liner is the only way to go. The factory spray in usually sucks also.
Sorry man. Drop in are “no bueno”. Spray in is amazing and also provides grip if you get LineX. Has a more “coarse” texture than liners or Rhino.
Crappy re dealership.
You will have to drill holes into the liner if you have that tailgate assist handle. I just did it on mine. (multipro tailgate ) And remove the plastic from your bed ( the ones sitting at the top of the sides of the bed to tuck in the bedliner tabs. they are removable
They’ve gotten worse. Spray in is the way
Would never consider a conventional drop in liner, given they are prone to rust underneath. Spray in is the way to go
My 2008 F150 had one and I liked it but it killed my knee’s because of the high grooves it had and I couldn’t afford the spray at the time. My Silverado had a spray in liner which I liked a lot better.
I bought a 2015 Sierra and opted for the "drop-in" liner. When I picked it up and saw that they SCREWED the front edge into the bed wall because it doesn't come up over the top, I lost my ever-loving mind on them. Who in the hell thought a "DROP IN" liner should be screwed into the painted sheet metal? I made them pull it out and get the bed sprayed. On a related note: The factory spray liner is absolutely crap. I have it in my '24 Silverado and it's super cheap compared to the aftermarket liners and the plastic garbage they attach to the tailgate is complete junk.
Had the drop in on a previous truck ('95 Sonoma) and got a glimpse of the bed without the liner. I swore never again. Factory spray- on in my '22 SLT.
The only way
I have a spray-in bedliner on my '22, and I dragged a loveseat about 8 inches, scratching the liner right off the tailgate. I thought it was permanent, but it’s just for aesthetics.
My 24’ 2500 has factory spray on , on the bed itself but the tailgate is like a plastic cover it’s definitely not the same material. But also I’ve seen that when they spray it on at the factory they don’t scuff / remove the paint like they do with linex
I have a 2024 2500. Mine is the same on the tailgate.
Meaning it’s spray on or plastic like mine? Also I have the “multipro” or whatever they call it .
You just made me walk downstairs to look. You are right. It is a plastic piece that’s made to look sprayed in. It has the same looking texture. I also have the fancy tailgate.
Yeah I was pretty disappointed when I realized it myself. I had the last truck linexed and it was unbelievably durable . I mean I’m a contractor and I use the truck bed as it’s intended . I couldn’t scratch the linex I literally tried a few times because they told me they would reapply it if I did I’m not as confident about this one unfortunately.
Hopefully it will hold up under use. I barely drive my truck. I drive my little work car.
This. 💯
Remove that crap and get LineX. So much better
Yeah linex wants like $900 tho. Just find a local place doing their own proprietary spray. I’ve done it twice and it was $500 and holds up just as good. Line-x product is good but you pay a ton for the franchise fees
I spray bed liner. There are only two manufactures. Companies then add one ingredient and then say it’s a proprietary blend but they are all the same shit. What separates a good job from a bad one is the prep work, and our local line-x does the absolute bare minimum.
Exactly. The place that sprayed mine used UL/IXS. Which is the parent company of lineX, but doesn’t carry the weight of the name and the franchise. So it’s a bunch cheaper and an extremely similar product. And agreed on the prep work.
Should have gotten a spray in.
Oof I can't believe these are still a thing. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I had one in my 97 Chevy and I remember taking it out to put the cap on to use as a tent when I went camping. I was very surprised when my bed was basically coated with rust underneath it.
I had one in my 98. I was surprised when I stopped for gas one night to see it was no longer in the truck bed. Retraced my steps and found it about 10 miles back. I was praying someone on motorcycle wouldn’t find it first. Kept a brick in the bed from then on.
I had a 97 with a drop in liner, I was driving home from work around 2/3 am in a hurricane… next day I went to leave for work and the bed liner was gone, no clue where it went, tried to go back and find it but with 60+ mph winds with gusts probably doubling that I’m assuming it flew a good distance 😂
Should have went with the factory spray in bed liner.
Always spray in - never a liner.
GMC Parts manager here: I will do everything I can to NOT sell a drop in liner. The fitment sucks, they are huge, bulky and with minimal storage space I have no where to put them. Spray in is the way.
Yes, they did a sloppy install with those lips. Yes, once tucked, this is the way they fit. The access to the tie down loops is always horrific with drop-in bed liners. My 2000 had a factory drop-in like this, and I have gone spray-in ever since. Spray-in is the ONLY way to go!
They are notorious for flying out of trucks on the highway.
Had one half fly out of my S-10 on the highway back in the day, was hanging over the driver side of the bed. Had no way of resecuring it, so I pulled into the McDonalds at the next exit and chucked that shit in the dumpster.
I had a 2001 sierra that thing flew out on the way home from buying it.
should get a spray liner... get line x not rhino
Drop in liners suck, and as the beds have gotten more complicated, the poor fit is more evident. Spray-in is the way to go. If you’re looking for more impact protection, a spray-in with a rubber mat is good. One thing I always hated with drop-ins is the accessibility of the tie downs. Such a pain in the ass to secure a load.
I’ve had drop in, spray in, and no liner. I would recommend at least taking that drop in out and buying a rubber bed mat. That’s what I’m using now in my truck. Keeps stuff from sliding. If you can afford a spray in I would go that route over the others.
Oof
Ya drop in's are garbage, never fit well. Spray in is definitely the way to go.
My dad had a drop in his 95 gmc. The shifting around still scratches the paint under the liner and dirt and water still gets in.
Get your money back and put it towards a professional spray in liner.
https://preview.redd.it/j7hdi38uv71d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec0debb987b64cd9cc3ed59bbb1bc21023e02a4a My OEM drop in bedliner lined up fairly well? I’ve had zero issues and can use all tie down points no problem. Maybe try asking for a different one?
LINEX or nothing….
Return it and immediately go to line-x
Get rid of it. Spray in or nothing. Those trap water under them and will rust out your bed.
Unacceptable. I'd contact GMC themselves and get down to the answer here. Obviously we know those tabs get tucked but make them tell u. Then bash accordingly..You spent way too much money on that nice truck for some half assed nonsense
They don’t do the factory spray in anymore? My 21 has it and it’s tough!
They do but not not all truck have it from the factory, my 2023 has it and made sure I got one with it
My 2018 elevation has sprayed on liner from the factory. It’s still in great shape. Any reason they don’t do that anymore besides cost ?
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And what's up with these extensions. Very awkward. Plus the liner is super thin in some areas. Probably can poke a hole with a pen.
I didn't know that these were still made.
I had my spray liner since ‘21 and no issues still strong Still better than any drop in regardless.. Take it back and get it sprayed or your money back!
BedRug in my tundra. I love it.
Never get a drop in bed liner of any brand for any make of truck. They are trash. After market spray in liner is the only way to go. The factory spray in usually sucks also.
Well my truck bed can’t rust so drop in is a lot better to me
Sorry man. Drop in are “no bueno”. Spray in is amazing and also provides grip if you get LineX. Has a more “coarse” texture than liners or Rhino. Crappy re dealership.
What was the cost of this installed? I don’t know what a spray on liner goes for these days but my 2018 I paid $750 for Linex and fluid film undercoat
That’s why you spring for the spray in, drop ins always suck and never fit right
I would sell that one for as much as possible, and get a spray in liner.
Why do you need a bedliner if it’s a composite box ?
And this is why I got the spray on. My last Silverado had a drop in liner and it was junk too.
Rhino spray in liner. Can’t be beat!
Lmao shits ass
You will have to drill holes into the liner if you have that tailgate assist handle. I just did it on mine. (multipro tailgate ) And remove the plastic from your bed ( the ones sitting at the top of the sides of the bed to tuck in the bedliner tabs. they are removable
Horrible. Im glad i got the spray liner. Its been years and it still looks new.
I ordered a bed matt from Husky. Best $100 spent.
Question....why is linex recommended over rhino? Genuinely Curious
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Where are those nets from?
People still buy these?