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Toyota Bed Mat vs Dee Zee or others

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by EquinsuOcha, Apr 1, 2015.

  1. Apr 1, 2015 at 4:29 PM
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    EquinsuOcha

    EquinsuOcha [OP] Bourbon

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    For those who own rubber bed mats

    Is there any real difference between vendors? I'm just looking for a bed mat to keep things from scooting around on me too much, but there's a +/- $40 difference between the Toyota brand versus Dee Zee or any other brand.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Apr 1, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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    spp

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    I've got the Toyota bed mat from my 2007 that went to my 2010 and now in my 2015 and still in perfect shape.$90 back then over 8 years makes it a great value in my book.
    It also says TACOMA on it.
     
  3. Apr 1, 2015 at 6:02 PM
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    Lv4Tacos

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    I purchased a generic bed mat for my Tacoma for $75 from a local RV / truck topper dealer. Can't remember the brand, but every bit as functional as the Toyota one. Very happy with it - it really does keep stuff from sliding around.
     
  4. Apr 1, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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    Oey12

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    I have the factory mat in mine and it has held up extremely well. When I was redoing my basement I used my truck to all the debris to the dump. It was bricks, mortar, Sheetrock, molding and old sheet paneling with a ton of nails. After spraying with a degreaser and wAshing you could not tell anything was on it. I paid 110 and I would highly recommend it...and the Tacoma lettering does look good.
     
  5. Apr 1, 2015 at 10:10 PM
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    schleygo

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    EquinsuOcha

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    Mannn...I don't know why I didn't check them first. I can be at ToD in less than a 1/2 hour.

    Thank you for reminding me!
     
  7. Apr 1, 2015 at 10:48 PM
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    michael roberts

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    My $60.00 Craigs List bought factory mat works great. Keeps eveything from sliding around and my bike from getting scratched up.
     
  8. Apr 2, 2015 at 5:17 AM
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    127.0.0.1

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    dee zee does the same job the factory mat does, fits great

    all the factory mats gets you is the toyota logo and it is tiny bit harder to roll up
     
  9. Apr 2, 2015 at 5:29 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    Get the OEM. Yeah its 20 bucks more expensive then the dee zee but it fits better and its thicker then the dee zee. Either way its a mat, can;t go wrong with either.
     
  10. Apr 2, 2015 at 10:56 AM
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    The factory mat has worked great for me. No complaints at all.
     
  11. Apr 2, 2015 at 10:57 AM
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    DeeKay21

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    Never tried the aftermarket ones but I love my OEM mat!
     
  12. Apr 2, 2015 at 11:07 AM
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    My factory Toyota bed mat came with my truck when i bought it brand new in 2012.I've abused it and had to scrub and wash it quite a bit.Solid mat with no noticeable wear or drying up/cracking.Very satisfied!:)
     
  13. Apr 2, 2015 at 11:11 AM
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    I have a Dee Zee mat in mine since 09. Works great no matter what I carry in the bed.
     
  14. Apr 2, 2015 at 11:27 AM
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    nd4spdbh

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    got the OEM mat free after a dealer fuck up..... needless to say i would work that into ANY deal when you buy a truck, gotta have the mat.
     
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    A mat is a mat. Just pick one. I had a Dee Zee that I got from Amazon for $40 shipped and held up great.
     
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    nighthawk33

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    I have the factory bed mat. Fits perfectly and the truck seems to ride quieter.
     
  17. Apr 2, 2015 at 3:04 PM
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    DanceswithWolves

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    Ditto. In my Titan, I used a rubbermaid commercial 30X60 indoor/outdoor carpeted runner i bought on sale for $30.00. It worked just fine.
     
  18. Apr 2, 2015 at 3:29 PM
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    Horse Stall Mat from Tractor Supply = $36.00 + box knife to notch
     
  19. Apr 2, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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    I have the OEM mat. I'm very happy with it, but I can't really compare it to any others since it's all I've had.
     
  20. Apr 2, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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