Bed Utility Group vs. Line-X aftermarket

[UDCentaur]

What's your thoughts on the extra items in the Bed Utility Group? Are you using them? I had a 2006 Tacoma and used the tie down hooks several times.

Just wondering if it's worth adding that $845 option vs. getting the $500 Line-X spray in bedliner and wait 2-3 hours one day after truck arrives. Did some research and saw mixed reviews on tailgate warning lights.

Thoughts?

 

[LaxDfns15]

You can get a spray in liner without the BUG. I just got the bedliner without the group because it was about the same price as Line-X (here), and I can always add the rails later. I did not want the step, lights, or cargo divider. I've already wired in different lights for less than $25, I can buy the rails separately later for about $200, and I'll buy a bed extender (not divider) later for about $200.

I don't know if the BUG includes sprayed in liner or not.

 

[Jako]

You can get a spray in liner without the BUG. I just got the bedliner without the group because it was about the same price as Line-X (here), and I can always add the rails later. I did not want the step, lights, or cargo divider. I've already wired in different lights for less than $25, I can buy the rails separately later for about $200, and I'll buy a bed extender (not divider) later for about $200.

I don't know if the BUG includes sprayed in liner or not.

The BUG is priced pretty good. I did not order it in mine and thought I could do better on my own but I was wrong. The sprayed in liner, rails and lights are priced well.
The one thing I didn't like was Line X warranties their liner so you can go to them if you have an issue. I do not know how that would work with the OEM sprayed liner. I think I paid 250 for my rails and bed lighting can be done cheap. Line X in NJ was $600+. If I did Line x, rails and cheap bed lights it would total at least $900.
I think Line X has it's value in protecting the bed but it still has limits on dings. I've worked with a high quality (USA made back in the day) bed mat for close to 20 years and I have no complaints. Like many things it depends on your needs. I'm sure there are plenty on the forum that have gotten their money's worth out of Line X.

 

[LaxDfns15]

Yeah if the Utility Group includes the spray in liner it's a great deal. If it does not, then you can do it all yourself for about 2/3 the cost.

 

[Ride2little]

I love the convienience and sanitary fit,switches, etc of the factory set-up. I had all that then got a LineX spray in. Im going to use it all. Couldnt be more happy.