BedRug or BedTred?

[eastbloc]

Just no easy answers. What I want is a form fitting thick mat like what used to be in pickup trucks years back. If it weren't for the heat issue, I'd do bed liner all day long - but the heat issue is real, so that's out. But I also absolutely, positively DO NOT want carpet or "rug" - such has NO business in a truck or Jeep.

Hmmm... Thinking out loud here - maybe form fitting rubber mats like weathertech combined with some generic rubber matting cut to fit over the tunnel - both laid over heat shield. Then again, the precise fit of the weathertechs might work against me. Dunno!

There is something like that, i have seen it in Jeep while visiting a junk yard.
Pretty much a rubber mat, much thicker than bedrug, I have also found it online, but i can not remember where or who is the maker

 

[Irun]

But I also absolutely, positively DO NOT want carpet or "rug" - such has NO business in a truck or Jeep.

What's behind this? I've run BedRug in three Jeeps and two trucks, with zero complaints. One in the truck was there for 7+ years and subjected to heat, water, hauling complete axles, lots of Jeep parts, appliances, mulch, gravel, dirt, and more. The only bad thing I can say happened as the result of a forklift driver doing the opposite of what I told him. He slid a heavy pallet across it and tore the bottom. A little construction adhesive remedied the problem quickly though!

 

[Zorba]

There is something like that, i have seen it in Jeep while visiting a junk yard.
Pretty much a rubber mat, much thicker than bedrug, I have also found it online, but i can not remember where or who is the maker

It would be a nice solution if made well. Why anyone would want carpet in a Jeep/truck is beyond me.

 

[Airjunky]

Thanks for the reply. Is there a diff in sound and heat insulation in OEM vs Bedrug

You got that right. Despite the name, the Bedrug is no "rug".

 

[Moab]

Just no easy answers. What I want is a form fitting thick mat like what used to be in pickup trucks years back. If it weren't for the heat issue, I'd do bed liner all day long - but the heat issue is real, so that's out. But I also absolutely, positively DO NOT want carpet or "rug" - such has NO business in a truck or Jeep.

Hmmm... Thinking out loud here - maybe form fitting rubber mats like weathertech combined with some generic rubber matting cut to fit over the tunnel - both laid over heat shield. Then again, the precise fit of the weathertechs might work against me. Dunno!

I would consider the "Cutpile" from ACC rather than the "Essex". Cutpile is in between stock and bedrug IIRC. I don't know if it comes with mass backing. But sound deadener and\or heat shield is a better solution.

I purchased and installed Essex. It is very well formed carpet. And installed beautifully.

 

[Moab]

There is something like that, i have seen it in Jeep while visiting a junk yard.
Pretty much a rubber mat, much thicker than bedrug, I have also found it online, but i can not remember where or who is the maker

@Chris used a thick rubber/foam sheeting on his last build. It was like a half inch thick. Maybe he'll chime in.

 

[Chris]

@Chris used a thick rubber/foam sheeting on his last build. It was like a half inch thick. Maybe he'll chime in.

This is the second layer I used:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TKXMPH7/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[JMT]

You got that right. Despite the name, the Bedrug is no "rug".

You running Compressor on Saturday?

 

[D M]

how about bed... liner

 

[JMT]

how about bed... linerView attachment 199775

Bed liner + ______________

 

[D M]

Bed liner + ______________

thats a killer combo, ive been thinking of putting bedrug over but ive got $ to spend elsewhere

 

[suicideking]

I have a friend that has the bedrug and really likes it.

My OEM rug is still in decent shape, I have the Quadratec mats up front. Though if the rug ever falls apart, I would replace with the bedrug.

 

[Airjunky]

You running Compressor on Saturday?

Sounds good to me!

 

[JMT]

Sounds good to me!

NITB is taking a group. Saw it on FB. Meeting this Sat at 8:30 AM at the same gas station in CdA. leaving from there at 9 to go to Pinehurst. Looks like a small group, but you never know.

 

[Airjunky]

NITB is taking a group. Saw it on FB. Meeting this Sat at 8:30 AM at the same gas station in CdA. leaving from there at 9 to go to Pinehurst. Looks like a small group, but you never know.

Yea, just found that. Says 35s and lockers minimum. I don't recall Compressor being that difficult

 

[JMT]

I don’t have 35’s

Did you do this trail? I’ve done rollercoaster and Denver, but not compressor

 

[Airjunky]

I don’t have 35’s

Did you do this trail? I’ve done rollercoaster and Denver, but not compressor

I don't even remember. Seems like I've done it on ATVs