Line-X vs. Rhino

[rrbhokies]

Seems like everyone does Line-X for their beds, but I've also heard of Rhino and that they are comparable in quality. If they are essentially the same, should I just go based on price? Or is there a clear preference of one over the other?

 

[Scjon03]

I have Rhino liner on my truck. Dealer install before I purchase. It seems fine and have no issues with it.

 

[kittyjo]

I got Line-X and no problems love it!!!

 

[JJRamTX]

Does Ram use one of these as the factory option or is it their own proprietary brand?

 

[HotHareSpey]

The factory liner is the only thing my rig didn’t come with. I did a lot of research and from what I found the difference is this:

To my knowledge - Rhino weighs more and can chip off in pieces. It’s softer on your knees or feet and thicker but over time less desirable

LineX last longer and is a harder rough surface


I chose LineX for what it’s worth. They both add weight. When I had my trucks underbody sprayed for rust it added significant weight. This will too

 

[JJRamTX]

The factory liner seems more like LineX then.

 

[rrbhokies]

The factory liner is the only thing my rig didn’t come with. I did a lot of research and from what I found the difference is this:

To my knowledge - Rhino weighs more and can chip off in pieces. It’s softer on your knees or feet and thicker but over time less desirable

LineX last longer and is a harder rough surface


I chose LineX for what it’s worth. They both add weight. When I had my trucks underbody sprayed for rust it added significant weight. This will too

Does the added weight in the bed help in the winter when you usually need to add sand bags for traction?

 

[SpeedyV]

The factory liner seems more like LineX then.

Per @firecadet613, I think, the OEM liners are done by Ground Effects:

Ground Effects - Products & Services

Ground Effects Ltd. capabilities include Automated Manufacturing, Automated Assembly, Specialized Surface Coating, Mass Vehicle Customization

www.gfxltd.com

I’ve had both and think quality is more dependent on the installer than anything else.

 

[HotHareSpey]

Does the added weight in the bed help in the winter when you usually need to add sand bags for traction?

I’d guess no. Major factors for winter driving are experience, speed, and tires. Weight in the bed can be helpful but I wouldn’t go out and buy sand bags or whatever.

I live in an area that has some of the most arduous winter conditions in the USA. Freezing rain, large heavy wet snow storms of two feet or more at a time several times a week, sleet, and freezing temperatures.

This model RAM was my choice to address these conditions. I’m not concerned about weight in the back because I drive very conservatively. I think the Faulkens A/T tires will prove very beneficial in both the winter and spring deep mud season. I’m a tire snob

 

[Boocoodinkydow]

No experience with rhino but have had line-x and was amazed at the durability. My last Ram (2014) had the oem liner and paled by comparison. Relatively light usage and was showing some major chipping when I traded it last month.

I can’t imagine rhino outlasting line-x.

 

[fsjosh]

Granted it's been a while since I researched it so maybe things have changed, but I went with Rhino over Line-X. Rhino was more like a rubbery coating while Line X was more like hard plastic similar to a drop in liner. I hate how things slide around in a bed with a plastic liner, and I never have had a problem with that with Rhino.

 

[rrbhokies]

I got a quote today from a local Line-X shop for $480 + Tax with a lifetime warranty. I could upgrade to the Premium with UV protection for $175. He actually recommended just going with the base price at this time. He said that if I'm thinking of putting on a cover, the premium wouldn't be necessary. He then said that I could wait 2-3 years, see how the color fades, and if I wanted, have the premium applied then. They lightly scratch the Line-X and apply the Premium coating over top. does all this sound legit? Good price? Is the guy right about waiting to apply the Premium coating? I'm having trouble locating anyone that does the Rhino liners around here, so I may have to go with Line-X anyways. Oh, and one more question. If the Line-X ends up feeling too rough when I'm in the bed, I could simply buy a rubberized mat to lay over the Line-X floor right? Or would that cause too many complications and affect the Line-X surface?

 

[HotHareSpey]

That’s 50$ less than my local LineX dealer. Just make sure they are reputable

If you want Rhino many Toyota dealers will Line your bed even if it’s not a Yota

You can cover the LineX with carpet, vodka, pics of your vasectomy, cow pies or anything else you desire and it won’t make a difference to the LineX

 

[rrbhokies]

If I'm just the weekend warrior that uses his truck to haul mulch home or make trips to Costco and dispose of things at the dump, do I really need to go all-in on a full bed liner like Line-X or Rhino, or would just installing something on the floor of the bed be good enough, like either a rubber mat, or a bedrug mat, or a weathertech floor liner? How much do my sides really need for extra protection given my scenarios?

 

[Klute]

Currently, have Rhino. Previous 2011 Ram was Line-X. I really don't see much difference, except the Line-X torn the crap out of my golf bag. From March thru November, my bag is in the truck. The bouncing etc destroyed my bag. Now I use an old moving blanket under the current bag so I don't know if Rhino would do the same b/c I'm not taking any chances. It just probably comes down to preference and price. Mine was $400 (I got a buddy that does it).

 

[JJRamTX]

I’d guess no. Major factors for winter driving are experience, speed, and tires. Weight in the bed can be helpful but I wouldn’t go out and buy sand bags or whatever.

I live in an area that has some of the most arduous winter conditions in the USA. Freezing rain, large heavy wet snow storms of two feet or more at a time several times a week, sleet, and freezing temperatures.

This model RAM was my choice to address these conditions. I’m not concerned about weight in the back because I drive very conservatively. I think the Faulkens A/T tires will prove very beneficial in both the winter and spring deep mud season. I’m a tire snob

What size Falkens are you running on your truck? Are they quieter/smoother than the stock tires?

 

[HotHareSpey]

What size Falkens are you running on your truck? Are they quieter/smoother than the stock tires?

They are the stock tires on the Off Road package - they are 275/55/20

These are the Falken Wild Peak A/T AT3Wa

 

[jdmartin]

If I'm just the weekend warrior that uses his truck to haul mulch home or make trips to Costco and dispose of things at the dump, do I really need to go all-in on a full bed liner like Line-X or Rhino, or would just installing something on the floor of the bed be good enough, like either a rubber mat, or a bedrug mat, or a weathertech floor liner? How much do my sides really need for extra protection given my scenarios?

Even as a weekend warrior I would do a liner. Even just a plastic drop-in liner would be better than just a rubber bed mat. I've had the rubber bed mats before and I like them, but only as a supplement to a lined bed and not as a replacement. There was one in my Mazda and the sides and wheel wells looked like hell. Personally, I think all of the truck companies should make the beds out of steel with a composite inside lining right out of the gate, but since that doesn't happen a spray in liner is the next best option.

As for Rhino vs. Line-X: I've used both on my fleet trucks at the office and haven't noticed any long-term difference on durability, and these guys are hard on truck beds. I'm not sure what kind is in my truck - Leonard Truck supply did the spray-in for my dealership on my truck - but I like it. It's durable and I've dragged a lot of rough stuff on top of it. Worst thing about it is that it's really hard on the knees. I am seriously contemplating getting the truck rug as I have a camper top on my bed.

Weight: The spray in liner stuff weighs nothing. It's not going to help you for winter driving. If you don't have a 4WD, you would definitely be helped by having some significant weight over the rear axle in the winter. My old neighbor - a Luudite that couldn't be convinced of the value of buying a 4WD - would spend the entire winter with a cord of wood in the bed of his truck. To his credit, *most* of the time he did make it home (we live in the mountains) but not always. I, on the other hand, always made it home. With a 4WD. But years ago when I was a kid no one had 4WD unless you had an old jeep. Once in a while you'd see a farmer with a 4WD truck but even those guys mostly used 2WDs. We just swapped tires twice a year, kept sand, blankets and a half shovel in the trunk/bed of the truck. You could always do that, or if you live in a snowy place, just bite the bullet and get a 4WD. I've done it both ways and I prefer pushing a switch and staying warm

 

[JJRamTX]

They are the stock tires on the Off Road package - they are 275/55/20

These are the Falken Wild Peak A/T AT3Wa

Ah, ok. I am considering the Falken Ziex A/T 305/45/22 when the stock 22" tires are spent.

 

[StuartV]

I got a quote today from a local Line-X shop for $480 + Tax with a lifetime warranty. I could upgrade to the Premium with UV protection for $175. He actually recommended just going with the base price at this time. He said that if I'm thinking of putting on a cover, the premium wouldn't be necessary. He then said that I could wait 2-3 years, see how the color fades, and if I wanted, have the premium applied then. They lightly scratch the Line-X and apply the Premium coating over top. does all this sound legit? Good price? Is the guy right about waiting to apply the Premium coating? I'm having trouble locating anyone that does the Rhino liners around here, so I may have to go with Line-X anyways. Oh, and one more question. If the Line-X ends up feeling too rough when I'm in the bed, I could simply buy a rubberized mat to lay over the Line-X floor right? Or would that cause too many complications and affect the Line-X surface?

Do you live near me? It sounds like you talked to the same guy that did my Line-X. LOL I went to him because he is 5 minutes from my house, so it was super convenient. He quoted me $530 + tax for the Standard, or $500 cash. He also said there was no point in getting Premium or Ultra, since I was putting on a bed cover. He said I would get no benefit from the UV protection in the Premium (because of the bed cover) and had no need for the extra strength of the Ultra.

The Standard has a Lifetime warranty, so I figured why pay more?

In my last truck ('09 Ram 1500), I had the stock painted bed with a rubber bed mat and a rubber tailgate mat. It was fine. I was going to just do the same thing again with my new truck. But, I couldn't find a tailgate mat that didn't require drilling to mount (or use velcro). I didn't want to drill the tailgate and I didn't want my tailgate to be held on with velcro. So, I got the Line-X really only because of the tailgate.

I still put a mat in the bed. $30 for a 4x6 rubber commercial door mat from Home Depot. I have RamBoxes, so a regular bed mat wouldn't fit without major trimming, which I knew I would botch. I trimmed 5" off the end of the mat I bought and managed to do a decent job on that. Plus, that end is up against the front of the bed where I generally will not see it.

So, no, putting a bed mat on top of Line-X is not going to hurt it. And if you ever do anything that does hurt it, well, it's repairable, with a lifetime warranty...