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2017 Bed Liner ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mike2523, Aug 29, 2017.

  1. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    mike2523

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    Just picked up my truck yesterday and the one thing that I am concerned about is if the truck bed will rust under the plastic bed liner . Do most people take it out and get a liner sprayed on instead ?
     
  2. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    Oldman808

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    The liner is the bed

    Welcome to TW btw!
     
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    This the bed is composite.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    That's what I meant the bed is composite
     
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    I know. I got yo back homie!:fistbump:
     
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    EatSleepTacos

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    As others said, your entire bed is "plastic". There's no metal under there to rust. If you were to remove it, you'd remove your entire bed.
     
  7. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    No.
     
  8. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    The bed is composite but can be slippery. A lot of people buy a bed mat to help protect the bed and to help keep stuff from sliding.
     
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  10. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Well that is something I never knew. I am going to have to look at that tomorrow. Thanks guys
     
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    EatSleepTacos

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    If you're skeptical at all, just look closely behind the rear tires. You can see the backside of the bed (just that black plastic).

    For what it's worth, I had no idea the whole bed was plastic either for the first few months of ownership.
     
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    The bed mat is an excellent investment. Highly recommend.:thumbsup:
     
  13. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    Agreed. I helped my brother in law move after I got my Truck. Stuff was sliding and moving around. I bought a bed mat and it helps a lot. One of the best accessories to buy.
     
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    Bed Mat is a must!
     
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    I was pretty stoked about the composite bed. It'll probably still have a floor in 30 years.
     
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    The composite bed was a much talked about feature by the sales folks at the dealership I bought my truck from.
     
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    In 2005 when they started? Or recently? (your profile tells us nothing about your truck)
     
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  18. Aug 30, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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    My 2017. Updated my profile as well. Thanks.
     
  19. Aug 30, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    i 2nd that...the OEM bed mat is great.
     
  20. Aug 30, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    100% agree with this. Bed mat is like putting contact cement on anything in the bed. I exchanged an Argon cylinder the other week and there is zero sliding under brakes or acceleration. I tied it to the side of the bed and it didn't move an inch on the way back home. Same goes for milk crates or anything else I put there.
     
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