Line-x lessons learned?

[JeepHouse]

I'm getting Line-X done tomorrow. Anything I should make sure to tell them ahead of time? Or anything I should be aware of to set expectations?

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[AJ-MJ]

Ask them to plug the threaded holes that hold on the bed rails so that no bed liner clogs up the threads. I did not do that when I had my bed liner installed. I had to buy a drill bit and tap set from a big box store (6MM-1.00). I then had to drill out the bed liner and clean out the threads with the tap. Also have then explain in detail how and where the will apply the liner.

 

[Mkcagle]

My installer filled all the holes with golf tees. Removed them after spray and cleaned up the holes.

 

[JeepHouse]

Ask them to plug the threaded holes that hold on the bed rails so that no bed liner clogs up the threads. I did not do that when I had my bed liner installed. I had to buy a drill bit and tap set from a big box store (6MM-1.00). I then had to drill out the bed liner and clean out the threads with the tap. Also have then explain in detail how and where the will apply the liner.

Thanks for the tip.

I also noticed there are removable plastic covers/plugs in the bed. Should I expect the installer to remove those and then re-install?

 

[Hootbro]

Thanks for the tip.

I also noticed there are removable plastic covers/plugs in the bed. Should I expect the installer to remove those and then re-install?

Do not expect anything. Tell them what you want removed or left. Every spray liner dealer is different in what bed plugs they will remove or leave in place. A decent shop will listen and heed your requests. They will also know what plugs are a pain to reinstall if they have to remove fresh sprayed liner material to accomplish that and explain that to you.

 

[JeepHouse]

Do not expect anything. Tell them what you want removed or left. Every spray liner dealer is different in what bed plugs they will remove or leave in place. A decent shop will listen and heed your requests. They will also know what plugs are a pain to reinstall if they have to remove fresh sprayed liner material to accomplish that and explain that to you.

Thanks for the clear eyed response. Will report back later today how it went

 

[JeepHouse]

I got it back today and overall am happy with how it turned out. The threaded holes did get covered, I guess if I had plugged them myself it would have been avoided. I have not plans to utilize them so this doesn't bother me. If I do in future, I don't think it would be much effort to re-tap (really more thread chasing). The plastic plugs were covered over, I'm not sure what the plugs are for, but if they need to be removed I'm sure I could get a blade under them to cut the Line-X or just drill through the plastic. The only thing I actually don't like is the Line-X yellow sticker that was stuck to the back window. Looks like a job for scrapper and denatured alcohol to remove.

 

[Hootbro]

Looks good.

My understanding of the forward plugs and the holes under them are just access holes for the assembly process and need of future access short of maybe a collision repair, will probably never need to come off in a normal ownership experience.

 

[JeepHouse]

Looks good.

My understanding of the forward plugs and the holes under them are just access holes for the assembly process and need of future access short of maybe a collision repair, will probably never need to come off in a normal ownership experience.

Thanks for the insight; hope I never find out if that's the case!

Also, sticker came off easily, started with razor but came right off with no other help needed

 

[LoJac963]

If you need the front holes and the side holes for a cover, the front is an M8 and the rear an M6 to chase the threads with a couple taps. I did that with mine and the bolts threaded right in.

 

[SargeDiesel]

If you need the front holes and the side holes for a cover, the front is an M8 and the rear an M6 to chase the threads with a couple taps. I did that with mine and the bolts threaded right in.

I realize this is an old thread... but I counted 12 screw holes in the Bed assuming the 2022 is the same as yours... are all of the holes not M6 x 1.0 ? Are you saying the ones on the rail are M6 and the ones below the rear window are M8 ?

 

[u-joint]

If you’ve not taken yours in yet, the easiest thing to do is ask them to plug them before applying line-x.

I did this and my local Line-x dealer was more than accommodating. I simply explained that I didn’t want the threads clogged, and they took care of the rest.

 

[tjleatherman]

My bro in law has a line x shop in baltimore area. He is pretty good.

 

[545moose]

My bro in law has a line x shop in baltimore area. He is pretty good.

I'm in the NoVa area myself and curious what he would do the Gladiator bed size for...

 

[BUZZHEAD]

I got it back today and overall am happy with how it turned out. The threaded holes did get covered, I guess if I had plugged them myself it would have been avoided. I have not plans to utilize them so this doesn't bother me. If I do in future, I don't think it would be much effort to re-tap (really more thread chasing). The plastic plugs were covered over, I'm not sure what the plugs are for, but if they need to be removed I'm sure I could get a blade under them to cut the Line-X or just drill through the plastic. The only thing I actually don't like is the Line-X yellow sticker that was stuck to the back window. Looks like a job for scrapper and denatured alcohol to remove.

Looks nice what does that normally cost ?

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