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Why are shortbed mats so expensive?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by shed_truck24, Apr 3, 2017.

  1. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    shed_truck24

    shed_truck24 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I'm tired of my stuff sliding all over the bed. But looking at Toyota short-bed mats, the prices are outrageous! What does everyone use or recommend?
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:26 PM
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    winguyen

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    I got mine for $85 shipped brand new. I thought that was pretty good
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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    ABA180

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    farm supply places sell something..horse mat I think. I've heard it works just as well and much cheaper.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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    TheCookieMonster

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    get the long bed mat and cut it to size your short bed
     
  5. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    Shop around, I got mine for $80. I think the long bed is the same or slightly higher like $85 when I bought mine, it's only an additional foot longer...
     
  6. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:37 PM
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    I traded my lb for a sb and did this only I cut the wrong fucking end like a dumbass. I was so pissed!
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    Exracer2

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    The problem isn't the price of the mat it is the size of your paycheck.
     
  9. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    Ah! So go straight to the root of the problem?
     
  10. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    I'm going to have to shop around some more I know Amazon had the lb's from Toyota for $85 but the shorts were still $112... go figure

    Thanks for the replys!
     
  11. Apr 3, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    there are other brands like DEE ZEE might be cheaper the Toyotas
     
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  13. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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    Farm supply store- stall mat. $40, some cutting and you're done.
     
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  14. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    IMG_0015.jpg Just got mine from camelback today. They're a vendor on here, so give them a PM. $85 shipped! Short bed also.
     
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  15. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  16. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    Keep looking on Craigslist, and you can find them cheap.
     
  17. Apr 3, 2017 at 8:01 PM
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    I am using the shortbed mat in my longbed. You could buy the longbed and we could trade? :)

    I had no idea there was a negligible price difference.
     

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