Any reason not to get a spray in bed liner? Any considerations I'm missing?

[ShadowsPapa]

I know the color match is cool - if you have no cover and your tailgate is down, but frankly, I'm the only one who ever sees the inside of my truck's box unless I'm hauling a lot of stuff with the cover open and/or tailgate down. It is a consideration for some folks - I can sure see that. And it looks cool at shows and events.

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[ragsman]

Yes, but here's a question for you - or anyone.............

I ordered the truck with the spray-in bedliner. My payload sticker has a stated weight limit (actually more than one but you get my point - it has a payload number)
Since that is factory and since the truck was calculated with all included options, is my factory spray-in bedliner not already accounted for since the truck was sent from the factory with it, and the numbers already posted?

I submit that the factory bedliner is already accounted for in the curb weight of the truck, as delivered, and my payload number accounts for all factory options. And that should include the bedliner that the factory installed and sold with a legit sales code in the order sheet and on the built sheet.

I further submit that if you order without, you may have a higher payload number than my truck even if otherwise identical and only after-market spray-in or drop-in subtract from that sticker number. The factory has no idea what you may or may not add to your truck so the number they give a truck without factory installed options can't possibly account for or include bedliner so an after-market bedliner of any type is payload and if it weighs 40 pounds then that 40 comes off your sticker number. If the sticker says 1140, then you have 1100 left. (but let's not go down that accounting for every 10 pounds bunny hole!!)

You are correct, if it is a factory option, then the weight of it and all other factory options are included in your actual payload number posted on the sticker on the door frame. Each truck will have it's own based on factory options. Most factory options will reduce payload somewhat. Anything that you add after market will not be reflected on that payload sticker, and it's up to you to keep track of your actual payload capacity, if you are concerned about it. It's usually not an issue unless you are going to be towing or hauling something that could cause you to approach or exceed your truck's payload. But, if you start adding lots of after market things (bumpers, winches, new wheels and tires, rock rails, overland racks or equipment, skid plates, etc), the weight can add up pretty quickly.
Just for reference, I have a 2022 Sport S max tow, with the freedom panels and pretty much all electronic upgrade options. My actual payload is 1445 pounds. I was surprised that it was that low, from a theoretical maximum of 1700.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

You are correct, if it is a factory option, then the weight of it and all other factory options are included in your actual payload number posted on the sticker on the door frame. Each truck will have it's own based on factory options. Most factory options will reduce payload somewhat. Anything that you add after market will not be reflected on that payload sticker, and it's up to you to keep track of your actual payload capacity, if you are concerned about it. It's usually not an issue unless you are going to be towing or hauling something that could cause you to approach or exceed your truck's payload. But, if you start adding lots of after market things (bumpers, winches, new wheels and tires, rock rails, overland racks or equipment, skid plates, etc), the weight can add up pretty quickly.
Just for reference, I have a 2022 Sport S max tow, with the freedom panels and pretty much all electronic upgrade options. My actual payload is 1445 pounds. I was surprised that it was that low, from a theoretical maximum of 1700.

Yeah, because so many "upgrades" and "options" are mostly electronic, and even the weight of the passive entry wiring is less than a pound compared to one without passive entry.

 

[JAVIERGONZO]

You can, it's just expensive.

I know. That's why I said if I could I would. ?

 

[JAVIERGONZO]

The better question is why the fuck Jeep (or any manufacturer) ever thinks painting the inside of a truck bed is a good idea. I would rather it be bare metal than body paint that's just going to get scratched up. It's like when upscale restaurants use excessively expensive ingredients for something you're just going to turn into poo anyway. Why bother?

If you're handy, Rustoleum's truck bed liner spray is a pretty convincing look-a-like to the textured finish you'll get on Mopar steel parts. But otherwise, yea, it's 100% worth being able to throw stuff in the back without worrying about the paint.

Prevent corrosion mostly.

 

[Mac]

You are correct, if it is a factory option, then the weight of it and all other factory options are included in your actual payload number posted on the sticker on the door frame. Each truck will have it's own based on factory options. Most factory options will reduce payload somewhat. Anything that you add after market will not be reflected on that payload sticker, and it's up to you to keep track of your actual payload capacity, if you are concerned about it. It's usually not an issue unless you are going to be towing or hauling something that could cause you to approach or exceed your truck's payload. But, if you start adding lots of after market things (bumpers, winches, new wheels and tires, rock rails, overland racks or equipment, skid plates, etc), the weight can add up pretty quickly.
Just for reference, I have a 2022 Sport S max tow, with the freedom panels and pretty much all electronic upgrade options. My actual payload is 1445 pounds. I was surprised that it was that low, from a theoretical maximum of 1700.

Interesting on the payload capacity, I have a ‘20 same as you listed and my payload is 1568, did the JT weight increase somehow from ‘20 to ‘22.

 

[NotSo Bright White]

The OP said the spray in bed liner was not a factory option based on other options he chose. I was told the same thing. Can anyone explains what triggers this as it doesn’t make sense?

 

[ragsman]

Interesting on the payload capacity, I have a ‘20 same as you listed and my payload is 1568, did the JT weight increase somehow from ‘20 to ‘22.

I don't know. my exact options are sport S, max tow, premium audio group, adaptive cruise, aux switch group, cold weather group, convenience group, active safety group, LED headlights/fog lights, technology group, and freedom top. That all adds up to about 255 lbs of extra weight above bare stock.

 

[bakobobby]

Can’t speak for rhino but a buddy went with linex and in my opinion it will be more durable than the stock spray. I would say it is a slightly thicker coat and feels higher end. If ai did it again I would have not got factory and went with something aftermarket.

 

[cafecito]

The OP said the spray in bed liner was not a factory option based on other options he chose. I was told the same thing. Can anyone explains what triggers this as it doesn’t make sense?

Back when I was playing with the configurator a lot (last year), the site always took the bedliner out if I selected the diesel engine.

 

[Schnee]

The OP said the spray in bed liner was not a factory option based on other options he chose. I was told the same thing. Can anyone explains what triggers this as it doesn’t make sense?

My dealer told me the same thing when I was putting together a custom order for my JT Ecodiesel Rubicon a few months ago. The dealer didn't understand why either. They agreed to add an aftermarket spay-in bedliner at factory cost, which was a few hundred less than the going rate. Personally, I wouldn't own a truck w/o the spray-in bedliner. It's a truck.

 

[ZoMojave]

No spray in bedliner for me. I added a Dee Zee heavyweight 5/16" rubber bed mat to keep things in place and save on my knees. Then installed a Rugged Liner tailgate protector to be able to slide stuff on. Sidewall protection is not an issue for me. It's a truck.

Saved myself $400 in the process. That paid for my Access Literider roll-up tonneau cover.

 

[OffAxis2021]

White Knuckle sliders Line-Xed when they come in.

Right on! I had Line-Xd White Knuckle Offroad rocksliders on an old Tundra and will be doing the same for my Gladiator Mojave.
Also, had front and rear bumpers done on said Tundra and they looked so good and did so up until the day I traded it in. Probably, 6, 7 years. That top coat is the key.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

The better question is why the fuck Jeep (or any manufacturer) ever thinks painting the inside of a truck bed is a good idea. I would rather it be bare metal than body paint that's just going to get scratched up. It's like when upscale restaurants use excessively expensive ingredients for something you're just going to turn into poo anyway. Why bother?

Wow, incredibly cynical. Why wipe your butt? It's just gonna get shitty again!! Lol

They manufacture a finished product and that includes painting the bed. A bare metal bed would rust IMMEDIATELY of course. They could bed line every Gladiator but not everyone wants their truck bed lined - because they don't see the value, they dislike the look, or they don't want to pay a few dollars more for it. Sheesh, "different strokes for different folks, ya know!

As for restaurants - your comment is THE weirdest comment I've ever heard/read. Why do you think an "upscale restaurant" IS an upscale restaurant? BECAUSE THEY USE EXPENSIVE (= excellent) ingredients! Why not eat McDonald's for ALL meals in your life if its, "...just gonna turn to poo anyway".

Don't forget to add, "Get off my lawn you damn kids!" to every post.

 

[Dougstdig]

Line-x w-UV and no…the sticker didn’t live another day…

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