Probably one of the first accessories any pickup truck is fitted with is a drop-in bedliner. Most trucks have them straight from the dealer, but many others come off the lot naked, without bed protection.
One of the easiest fixes for the problem is an aftermarket drop-in bedliner. While one of the chief complaints about drop-in 'liners is that things slide around on the hard-plastic surface, Penda Corporation has addressed the problem by developing an all-new skid-resistant drop-in bedliner that's essentially the next-generation 'liner. Dubbed the Pendaliner SR Skid Resistor, the 'liner is made from a skid-resistant, non-abrasive compound that still retains a high-gloss finish and resists damage from UV rays. The Skid Resistor's seamless, thick-ribbed construction also ensures a perfect fit and enhanced airflow between the 'liner and truck bed, according to Penda Corporation.
The installation on this '03 Chevy Silverado took less than 15 minutes and looked like a factory install when completed by the folks at JBM Sport Truck Accessories in Orange, California.
1. Pendaliner's new SR Skid...
1. Pendaliner's new SR Skid Resistor bedliner is a one-piece drop-in unit that offers better skid resistance than standard drop-in 'liners.
2. This is what most truck...
2. This is what most truck beds look like from the factory: unprotected bare metal.
3. The one-piece SR bedliner...
3. The one-piece SR bedliner is a literal drop-in install.
4. The Pendaliner SR features...
4. The Pendaliner SR features a deep-rib design and these alignment notches for a perfect fit.
5. To fit the tailgate cover,...
5. To fit the tailgate cover, the handle assembly bolts must be removed.
6. The tailgate cover is partially...
6. The tailgate cover is partially held in place by the tailgate handle assembly bolts, which are reinstalled in the stock location.
7. The bedliner comes with...
7. The bedliner comes with a handful of self-tapping screws that are used to fasten the ends of the tailgate protector to the gate.
8. Two more self-tapping screws...
8. Two more self-tapping screws are used to hold the rear of the 'liner in place.
9. In less than 15 minutes,...
9. In less than 15 minutes, the truck bed is protected with a factory-looking 'liner.