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Interior & ExteriorDiscussions about the interior, and exterior of your vehicle.
This is a discussion thread titled "Line-x v. Dropin", within the Interior & Exterior forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
What is everyones opinion on Line-x $375 vs a Toyota Drop in $199. I have never had anything but a toyota drop in. Is the Line-x really scratch resistant. What about fading.
I've had a Line-X in my Tundra for the entire year that I've owned it and am very satisfied with it. The downside of the spray-on liners is they are more expensive. The upside is they don't rattle, they don't get water under them, they don't get dirt under them to wear away your paint. I believe they are at least as durable as the drop-in liners. For the money and the benefits, I believe the Line-X is the better choice.
I've had two different linex and both are great. Spend the extra cash for the liner that will last the life of the truck. I have never scratched either, and if I do they will repair it at no cost, at any store. It's true no ratteling, which drove me crazy on other trucks especially when back window is open.
I took out a chunk of my Line-X while moving a refigerator over it. A packing strap caught the liner and tore it, but after an hour at the Line-X shop it was repaired like new for free.
I've had the liner on my truck for over a year now and it still looks great.
I have had both Rhino sprayed on linings (same thing as Line-X, different brand) and drop-in liners and I'll never buy another drop-in. The sprayed on liners are durable, softer on the knees (if you have to crawl in under a canopy), softer on your cargo, quieter riding and when hauling, grip your cargo so it doesn't slide around, (also grip your cargo when you are trying to slide it into or out of the back) and most important: they protect the bed from rust while the drop-ins actually abrade the paint and allow rust!
And while you're at it, you can also have a "bra" or "mask" sprayed on the front to protect from rock dings if you are in snow/ice country where they sand the roads or if you drive on gravel roads a lot. I started a thread about this a couple of weeks ago. You can see it here there's a photo in one of the postings: sprayed on bra
Remembering the thickness of my own Line-X, I thought it was going to look odd...your truck actually looks pretty good with the Line-X...um...pastie (since it doesn't provide support ). How thin is the coat on the front? I think the layer in my bed is pretty thick, maybe 1/16"...did they just do a 1 mil coat or something? I'm thinking this would be great to have on places like door sills and under the rear quarter panels to protect the exit angle.
I bought my 2002 truck in March with the Toyota drop-in liner. The liner looks great, and seems to be very durable.
However, it does rattle at highway speeds. This is only noticable at highyway speeds with the rear sliding window open, and isn't that bad.
I'm very pleased with the drop-in, but if I had it to do over again, I would have gotten a Rhino or Line-x. IMHO, they are clearly better in EVERY way.
The drop in will scratch the hell out of your paint, especially if it is the over-the-rail type. They can also trap moisture and cause premature rusting (unless you live out in the desert).
Never had a spray in, but I definately would never get a drop in. I gave mine away except for the tailgate portion.........
Go with Line-X. I had the drop-in(over-the-rail) and it scratched up the clear coat and started to scratch the paint. Both on the rails and the bed of the truck. It's worth the investment. Plus it has a lifetime warranty. If ever the Line-X is torn, like T's Toy, just go to your locl dealer and they'll fix it for free.
Also, if you do decide to get the Line-X, have the dealer remove the bolts and tie-downs. It makes easier if ever you need to remove the bolts.
Originally posted by mswaz What is everyones opinion on Line-x $375 vs a Toyota Drop in $199. I have never had anything but a toyota drop in. Is the Line-x really scratch resistant. What about fading.
It depends on your use.
If you are going to be really brutal on the interior, I'd get an under the rail drop in and put a foam liner under it. A foam liner to stop the abrasion is about $50 and they'll install it. It will cover the wheel wells, the bed, the front of the bed. The drop in won't really move around after that. You'll be happy.
A drop in has an advantage that it's slicker (that's also a disadvantage) and can take a LOT more abuse - like throwing boulders in your bed without bending sheet metal.
A spray in can be touched up and in some ways looks better. It will protect your bed like a "tough paint".
However, I would not get an over the rail liner. Get and under the rail and look for some method to protect your rails. It's the most versatile.
A spray in looks great, can be repaired when torn and worn but isn't quite as protective and will age over time (so will a drop in for that matter if it's in the sun).
Another option that is kind of a "both worlds" option: A bed rug. It attached to the bed, is soft, looks good and is durable.
Plus if you get a cap, you can easily sleep on the floor. If you are going to cover the bed at all, I'd get a bed rug. Absolutely.
mswaz - I put a Line-x in my 91 Toy just last summer. I kick myself in the butt that I didn't do it earlier. Get the Line-X. If you want to meet up sometime and see it, send me a pm and we can meet somewhere.
My 2 cents on the drop in liner-------Just took a drop in over the rail liner out of my son 91 Toyota to install in his new 02 Taco. Except for the paint rubbed to the primer in several high in the bed. and a line rubbed in the paint where the liner came over the rail in several places, the bed looked like it came off the showroom floor. There was NO RUST. If it would have looked bad I would have put the liner back in. because I want it to look good to sell. I dont have a problem at all with the drop in liner.
A word about the foam suggestion----If you can keep the foam from getting wet, It might work ok. If it gets wet, it holds the moisture. If you dont take steps to dry it out-- IT WILL CAUSE RUST!!!!---I GUARANTEE IT. I have had personal experence with wet foam in contact with metal that stayed wet----RUST----Buzzard
Originally posted by DeepStealth Remembering the thickness of my own Line-X, I thought it was going to look odd...your truck actually looks pretty good with the Line-X...um...pastie (since it doesn't provide support ). How thin is the coat on the front? I think the layer in my bed is pretty thick, maybe 1/16"...did they just do a 1 mil coat or something? I'm thinking this would be great to have on places like door sills and under the rear quarter panels to protect the exit angle.
-Sean
The lining in my bed is 1/4" on the bottom and 1/8" on the sides and over the rails. The "pastie" is probably less than 1/16" , but not a lot less. The thickness isn't noticeable unless you're right next to it, and it's reassuring to have on there.
Their masking tape has a wire edge which they pull to cut loose the waste. They pulled it at an angle where appropriate so the edges were sort of chamfered. Then they go around and do some final trim work. I had an appointment and rushed them a bit on the trim work. I'm supposed to go back next time I'm over in Portland and they'll finish it up. For now there is just a bit of trim work that needs to be done and you don't notice it unless you look close.
Line-x v. Dropin
(since it doesn't provide support 
). How thin is the coat on the front? I think the layer in my bed is pretty thick, maybe 1/16"...did they just do a 1 mil coat or something? I'm thinking this would be great to have on places like door sills and under the rear quarter panels to protect the exit angle.
