Plastic bed liner debate

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I've tried everything and currently use no liners. Just a sheet of 4x6 T1-11 down. It will warp/arch so air/water are moving under. Easy to yank when hosing out bed. Wood has a nice friction rate against sliding, both above and below. Can take a lot of abuse. And since it is solid, I can pull/push the wood itself to help loading/unloading. Caveman'ish but I use the hell out of my trucks and this has worked best for me... 4th tailgate on this truck now.
 

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My truck already had the spray in liner when I bought it 20 years ago. It's still holding up pretty well. I did drill a couple drain holes in the front since, every time I washed it I'd get puddles there. Recently I put the bed rail caps on, then my Tonneau Cover and tail gate lock for security (somewhat).
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My truck already had the spray in liner when I bought it 20 years ago. It's still holding up pretty well. I did drill a couple drain holes in the front since, every time I washed it I'd get puddles there. Recently I put the bed rail caps on, then my Tonneau Cover and tail gate lock for security (somewhat).
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X2 on the cover and Pop’N’Lock. Although, the tab that came with it I replaced with another. Works like butter now!
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I'm curious, which tab? Mine worked great right out of the package.
The tab that rotates and locks. Mine was off for some reason and rubbed and would’ve eventually ruined the cam. I had some spare tabs, it was a better tab and I just ground it to perfect length. No rubbing and locks tight. I am however going to swap in a new stainless cam lock with this type of key.
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The tab that rotates and locks. Mine was off for some reason and rubbed and would’ve eventually ruined the cam. I had some spare tabs, it was a better tab and I just ground it to perfect length. No rubbing and locks tight.
Cool, was your tab the same as this one or, I wonder, at some time did they change the design? FYI for others interested, here's what we're talking about. OP, sorry for the hijack
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Cool, was your tab the same as this one or, I wonder, at some time did they change the design? FYI for others interested, here's what we're talking about. OP, sorry for the hijack
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Yes, same one. I had 2 of these that came off of my Polaris Sportsman’s. They are from rear storage area that I also added locking cams to. I only used the tab from it.
 

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