If you own a truck, then chances are that you are used to loading up your bed and hauling everything from lumber to couches. After a while, you may notice that your truck bed becomes scratched and bruised. The best way to avoid this kind of wear and tear is to invest into a bed liner.
The problem then becomes, what kind of liner should you buy? There are two choices that you can make, either a spray on liner or a mold to install. While both of these systems have pros and cons, it can come down to personal preference and cost. So which one is right for you? I found a great article from bedlinersinsanfrancisco.com.
First thing is to decide if you want your new bed liner to be permanent because some spray-on bedliners or do it your self bed liners are forever bonded to the truck bed. A spray on bed liner keeps your truck bed looking new and is great for hauling light loads but you need to make sure you understand everything that goes into a spray on bed liner before you decide you that is the way you want to go. One big thing to know is that when they install your spray on liner they will have to grind down your factory paint to be able to prepare it for the spray on bed liner to adhere to the truck bed. If you are not interested in having a bed liner that you can not take in and out of your truck then it may be a good idea to look at a drop in bed liner. A drop in bed will give you a lot of different options as far as taking it in and out of your truck bed. There are all different types from a carpet style bed liner to a one piece drop in bed liner. One of the best bed liners I have seen lately on the market is a 5-piece bed liner that is custom fit to your truck bed and is not just a one size fits all. There are many nice things about a custom fit bed liner. One thing is you won’t have to worry about it rubbing your factory paint down to bare metal like the one size fits all drop ins. For many years that was a very common problem that gave drop in bed liners a bad name not having a custom fit to each truck and the combination of wind spelled disaster. When bare metal is exposed it does not take long for rust and corrosion to set in all from what was supposed to protect your truck bed. Something else to consider is cost cost can play a big factor in your bed liner purchase. A spray on is about $100 a foot so it can range any where from $500 to $1,000 for a spray on bed liner where the custom fit bed liners are about $399 shipped to your door and only take minutes to install and seem to outlast most spray on bed liner 2 to 1.
I hope that this helps you when looking at bed liner systems, and gives your truck bed longer life. You bought a truck to use its full potential, and a great bed liner can help you do just that. If you have any questions about bed liners, feel free to drop by and we’ll help you out.
Buick has become competitive in the small car class by becoming the quietest! The new 2012 Buick Verano is making its way through the car shows and getting a great reception.
Chris Woodyard from USA Today’s auto section states:
To hush up the Buick, which is typically bought by older drivers although the brand is making a pitch for the younger ones, Buick went through the whole car. It uses hydraulics for the ride bushing and isolated the cradle holding the engine to reduce vibration into the cabin.
Some other factors helping to reduce the noise levels are:
The steel front-of-dash panel is sandwiched between two damping mats
Nylon baffles are used in various hollow portions of the body structure and filled with sound-absorbing foam that expands when the body enters the paint oven
The headliner comprises five layers of thermal fiber acoustic material, including a premium woven fabric on the visible outer layer
Patches of sound-damping material are applied strategically throughout the body structure and melt into place when the body passes through the paint oven, allowing the patches to follow the contours of the sheet metal below
Sound insulation material between rear-body structural components that is made from recycled denim
Triple-sealed doors that feature fiberglass “blankets” serve as water, airflow and noise barriers. The doors are also beta-braced, meaning they close with a solid, precise sound and no resonance
Optimized windshield and side glass for quietness, with 5.4-mm-thick laminated windshield and 4.85-mm laminated side glass
The engine’s intake and exhaust systems are tuned for quiet performance
It’s that time of year again! Time for the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo! For those of you who don’t know about this event, it is one of the biggest events Fort Worth, Tx has all year. We’re talkin’ 23 days of great rodeo action, world-class livestock shows, kid-friendly exhibits, daily live music, terrific food, the carnival midway, four acres of unique daily shopping and more. Getting it’s start in 1896, the Stock Show and Rodeo has a long and prestigious past.
So, why am I promoting it? THE TRUCKS! That’s right, aside from all of the great scheduled events, downtown Fort Worth is going to be filled with every type, style, manufacturer and model truck you can think of. GMC always has a great turn out with some of the best looking and hardest working vehicles in the stockyards!
It’s a great venue to not only appreciate the event it self, but also see how the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo keeps on truckin’…pun intended.
If you are going to this year’s stock show, and happen to be looking for easy solutions for your next truck purchase, be sure to swing by Booth 722 in The Will Rogers Coliseum and say, “Hi” to Hiley! Tell us what you think of the blog too!
If you are looking at getting a 2011 GMC Acadia, this post is for you. GMC’s first crossover is winning the hearts and minds of people all over the United States…especially in the Dallas Fort Worth area!
According to Kelly Blue Book:
Although it is the first crossover SUV ever sold by GMC, the 2011 GMC Acadia actually shares most of its structure and many of its features with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. The Acadia successfully combines the appearance and capabilities of an SUV with an added measure of practicality and efficiency. It seats up to eight people, has ample room for luggage or cargo and offers good fuel economy. Considering that most SUVs never leave paved roads, GMC expects the Acadia’s street-focused ride, handling and available all-wheel drive to make up for its lack of off-road capability. The Acadia’s competitors include the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Tribeca and the Ford Flex.
Here’s a short video to give you a look at the Denali version of the 2011 GMC Acadia
Thanks to unit-body construction and street-focused suspension, the 2011 GMC Acadia drives more like a car than an SUV. Handling is good with precise steering response, controlled body lean and plenty of traction during cornering. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard, with an optional 20-inch wheel and tire package available, which sharpens handling without sacrificing a comfortable ride. The GMC Acadia accelerates swiftly, and the StabiliTrak stability control performs admirably in the most dramatic situations. Many drivers will appreciate the raised seating position, which gives a clear view of the road.
If you need lots of room to haul people and cargo but hate the look of a minivan, you’ll like the 2011 GMC Acadia. It combines a large, usable interior and good gas mileage with attractive SUV-like exterior styling.
If you are one of the few drivers who travel off-road in your SUV, the 2011 GMC Acadia may not be for you. Its available all-wheel-drive system is designed to enhance traction during on-road driving, not during off-highway adventures. A maximum tow rating of 5,200 pounds may also be a deterrent.
Some of these cars might look familiar. Then again, maybe they don’t. They’ve technically never made it to the show room floor, but their design influence can be seen on cars that are on the road even today.
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