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Stepdogg
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11/12/2002
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Does anyone have their beds carpeted? I was thinking about doing this, but i wasn't sure where to start. Also, i have the rhino sprayed in, do think this could limit me from doing this?
Let me know. Thanx
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mwillis61
Dodge Dakota
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11/13/2002
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I have Linex spray in bed liner and also installed a carpet kit made by leer. You can find these carpet kits at any place that sells toppers. I have the full kit that has carpeted and padded benches that converts to a bed, and also has plenty of storage. I did the spray bed liner first to prevent the carpet kit from scratching the bed. No issues with fit.
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NeonDak
Dodge Dakota
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11/13/2002
14:40:24
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I got the steelhorse carpet kit and like it really well. It is underneath a tonneau most the time so it stays clean but is durable enough to throw stuff back there without messing it up. I dont think the spray in liner would have any effect on it. Mina attached using velcro and the glue on the velcro will probabably stick better to the rough rhino surface than it did the painted finish.
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RichLoss
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11/13/2002
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Here's a picture of my Leer carpeted topper with a BedRug bed liner. The BedRug does not have the shiny look that appears in the picture, thats just the protectant that they spray on at factory causing that- I also have a piece of carpet to cover over the red strip that remains uncovered in the picture (just havent had the time to put it on) - picture is clickable:
RICH
2001 Quad Cab Sport Plus 4x4, K&N drop-in, Sir Michaels Roll Pan, Leer 100XQ fiberglass cap, APC Diamond Clear Corners, Pioneer Stereo system including XM radio , Bedrug
FUTURE UPGRADES: Dual Exhaust, Dodge Molded Side Steps
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joe_himself
Dodge Dakota
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11/13/2002
18:37:55
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when i am done my amp rack and everything for the bed im going to be doing carpet myself.. just going out and buying a roll of it and laying it down.. i will post pics for all to see..
joe_himself
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Stepdogg
Dodge Dakota
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11/13/2002
20:40:30
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What kind of prices are you guys lookin at on those carpet kits? Would it just be cheaper to go along with joe_himself's idea?
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Dakota Jim
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11/13/2002
21:48:15
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Just putting in my two cents. I have the Bedrug, it took fifteen minutes to install and it looks great.
This picture shows the rug well, but where the bed meets the tailgate, it's sticking up. It can easy be tucked in to look better.
Jim
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Xexdak
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11/13/2002
21:53:27
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Stepdogg,
I'd go with what Joe_himself presented. It's not hard to cut and size carpet. Plus, you have a never ending amount of carpets and patterns to choose from if you buy your own roll from a carpet warehouse.
If you want a true custom look, do it yourself.
Just my .02
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stepdogg
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11/13/2002
23:38:51
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Dakota Jim, looks good! I like it. How much did you pay for it?
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Xexdak
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11/14/2002
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Bedrug shows about 350 bucks for a dak. That's cheap, but everyone and their brother has that.
If you want to stand out and have a custom bed, do it yourself. Spend the extra time to put it in yourself and you'll be rewarded with a one of a kind carpeted bed!
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kevin
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11/14/2002
21:01:45
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I installed a carpet bedliner I purchased from checkerpro.com. I paid a little over a 100.00 for it. I think it looks good.
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Dakota Jim
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11/15/2002
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Two cents more. The bedrug cost me $299. The advantage of the Bedrug to a carpeted bed is that the bedrug can be removed and re-installed in 5 minutes total. If you have to carry something in the bed that you wouldn't want on a rug (like old parts), you remove the rug (30 seconds) and re-install in 4 1/2 minutes.
Jim
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handi2
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11/15/2002
21:32:36
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The Bed Rug is the best. The over 1" thick padding is molded to fit perfectly, even between the rails of the floor. It is completely waterproof using closed cell foam.
If you made one from regular carpet it would have to be fully synthetic. Then you have the padding to worry about.
http://photos.yahoo.com/handi254310
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Xexdak
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11/15/2002
22:24:25
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It really depends what you do with your truck.
Dakota Jim made a good point that if want to carry dirty stuff in the back sometimes you can pull the Bedrug out and back in with little hassle.
If you are gonna put speakers back there or don't plan to ever use the back for dirty items (and you can alway put a tarp down anyway) then I still say do it yourself, for a truly custom look.
There is a good argument for both, just depends what you want out of your truck. Either way, you'll have a nice looking carpet. Good luck.
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DakotaJeff
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11/16/2002
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Imma throw in my 2 scents also..my buddy and i boxed out the wheel wells...and carpeted the whole bed and underside of the hard cover.took some time..but well worth it..bought outdoor carpet from lowes home improvement.....have an ok pic of it..but cant figure how to post it here..so e mail me if you would like to see
Jeff
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UFDakota
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11/17/2002
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Hey Kevin, (or anyone else with the Checkmate bed carpet kit) How do u like it? I have the checkmate cover, and I'm wondering how nice (quality, look, fit) the carpet kit is. And does anyone have pics of it?
Also, to carpet it yourself, how could u get the carpet to cover the wheel wells?
Thanks alot.
-Dan
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kevin
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11/17/2002
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Hey UF Dakota, The bed liner was very easy to install. It comes with velcro tape to use on the sides of the bed and a mat that you can remove on the bottom. I used headliner adhesive to apply the carpet to the sides of the bed.The material is very forgiving to work with. I am no upholstry expert and I think it looks very good. You have to cut the pieces to fit on the sides and let a little hang over the bottom so the mat will overlay it. It looks very good for price. Hope this helps......Kevin
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UFDakota
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11/17/2002
14:22:05
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Thanks again Kevin, that's exactly what i wanted to know.
-Dan
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DakotaJeff
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11/18/2002
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ok guys..got some pics up of my self-carpeted bed....check out out website..click to enter...then click on DO WHEELS.
www.DangerousObsessions.com
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DakotaJeff
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11/19/2002
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Stepdogg
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11/20/2002
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Thats pretty cool! I like it.
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DakotaJeff
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11/20/2002
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thanx dog...and thanx to whoever posted that for me...:o)
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UFDakota
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11/20/2002
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DakotaJeff, that's sweet as hell; something I'd like to do, but even if u could fit anything back there, I wouldn't want to! Also, what exactly is that in the middle of the floor? tile??
-Dan
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DakotaJeff
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11/21/2002
16:03:13
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Thanks Dan...and yes that is tile.had some leftover black and white vinyl tile from my room...so i thought..ehh what the hey..ill just paint the white yellow...and lay it in the bed to match the rest of the truck...this pic was takin at the last show of the season...so it looks a lil beat up.im gonna do something with it during the off season..not sure what though..
Jeff
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