Add spray on bedliner after purchase + other recommendations?

Secured my Tundra Platinum 5.5' and just waiting for it to arrive from freight. It only has the all-weather floor liners, nothing else.

• I am curious, can I have the dealer add the spray-on bedliner or is that something that only happens at the factory? If so, would they charge what Toyota does on their website?
  
• Thoughts on the Predator steps or other recommendations on rails? Looking mainly just for getting in/out.
• I plan on adding the Rough Country 1.75" leveling kit or possibly waiting for the Toyota TRD one if that might be better
  
• Recommendations on some good all-terrain tires that wouldn't require me to replace the wheels? Would just like it for some light off-roading when camping (basically just driving on dirt/mud/snow).

 

Wow. I think you've hit the jackpot. You're asking questions about some of the most opinionated topics that you can. haha.

• Spray-in Bedliners: I'm surprised that you haven't received a slew of posts from people questioning you and asking why you want one on a composite bed.
• Predator Steps: A lot of people poo poo on the Predator steps and think they're the worst steps you can get from Toyota.
• Lift Kits are a beast of their own. In truth, you're comparing very different types & price points of lifts in your post. A $150 spacer lift versus a $4,000 suspension lift.
• Tires. Woof. There are literally hundreds of posts about tires and if you're looking for a consensus recommendation...you won't find one. Everyone has their own favorites. What I consider loud, you might not. What ride I consider comfortable, you might not. What I consider a good value or long life, you might not.

I would recommend that you search the forums and read through several threads. You'll find tons of opinions on all of the above mentioned topics.

What I can contribute is this:

• Spray-in Bedliner: It would probably cheaper to go aftermarket. Call your local LineX or Rhino Liner to see what they would quote. I got my 6.5' bed in a 2007 F-150 sprayed by LineX for about $600 about 10 years ago. I'm guessing it's probably between $800-$900 now. I currently have the OEM spray-in liner on my 2022. It's been fine for me, but if I had the choice...I would've gone aftermarket. My truck was already spec'd with the liner so I didn't have a say in the matter.
• Predator Steps: I like them. I've added them to every Toyota that I've owned. I've had them on a Taco and I currently have them on wife's 4Runner & my Tundra.
• Lift: As I mentioned above, the two lifts you posted about are VERY different. If, as you state in your 4th bullet, all you want to do is "light off-roading when camping" then go with a spacer lift. I think RC is horribly overpriced for what it is, but that's just me. If you want a spacer, go with a $50 machined spacer like a lot of us have. Don't waste your money on the $4,000 Toyota suspension lift unless you just want to. Doesn't sound like you need it. If you want something in between, go with a spacer/pre-load collar hybrid lift like the Westcott Designs lift for $475.
• Tires: Go with some good, general use A/T tires. I personally like Cooper and BFG. I also have seen plenty of people speak highly about Nitto Ridge & Recon Grapplers and Falken Wildpeaks.

 

With a composite bed, no real need for a spray in bed liner. If cargo sliding around is a concern, just get the bed mat (far less expensive and is easily removed for cleaning if need be).

 

Wow, really appreciate all the feedback! Wasn't sure if the spray-in bedliner would be similar to the $579 it costs on Toyota's website, but honestly idk if I will need it so I might skip it.

I like the Predator steps a lot, but the wife doesn't as much, so we'll see on that haha.

For lift, I think spacers will be the way to go given the cost and what I need it for.

Tires will definitely be interesting. I've searched on here a lot, Falken Wildpeaks always seem to pop up so I was looking at those. I'll probably do some more research. Moving to Boise in a few months, so will probably wait until after the move to figure it out.

Thanks again!

 

I agree with the spray in bed liner, if you think you need it, get after you get the truck from someone other than the dealer. Mine came with it and is starting to peel in the corners, not severe enough to report yet, will wait until next service.

And then there is this guy: https://www.tundras.com/threads/torn-factory-bed-liner-8-hr-old-truck.105199/

 

I have driven a truck with a composite bed for 10 yrs, no spray liner or bed mat. Hauled a pile of stuff & other than the slippery issue ( not such a concern in my Honda) I don’t see the value of doing it. Composite is tougher than people think ( people speak of a plastic bed, like a drop in liner & that it is not)

 

yea.. i think it's same as drop-in bed liner already...