Aftermarket Carpet

BlueWaffle · Mar 29, 2013

Anyone ever ordered a molded carpet interior for their trucks? I've found a few places with some pretty decent price differences between the two but wanted to see if anyone else had good luck with a certain brand.

looking:

http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/...g=801&backing=POLY&state=TEXAS&samples=N#year

or

http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=10866&MakeId=34&ModelId=212

2000wa250 · Mar 30, 2013

Interested in this as well. Factory rubber floor and I'm tired of having standing water in the winter under the edges of the floor. Would much rather be able to clean carpet.

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dentexpowerstroke · Mar 30, 2013

Race truck... no carpet.

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Mar 30, 2013

dentexpowerstroke said:
Race truck... no carpet.

LOL your funny!

greyford1979 · Mar 31, 2013

I put some in my 79 when I bought it. Can't remember exactly which brand but very easy to install even after adding extra heat shielding foil pad underneath because of the long tube headers. Biggest difference I noticed when looking some have a better quality carpet and pad. Some of the cheaper ones may wear out faster and be less stain resistant. Just be sure to read descriptions carefully, some may even require trimming for a perfect fit. Also don't hesitate to ask for color samples.

Powerstroked162 · Mar 31, 2013

Be careful what you buy bro. A majority of it fits for ****. Mine is being custom laid, for what it's worth

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BlueWaffle · Mar 31, 2013

i've already blown my budget out on the shorty build....i'm down to a shoestring budget man. unfortunately no $$ for custom laid stuff so it's important that i find the best fitting stuff.

PTSUPERD · Mar 31, 2013

Whatabudro (Brian) had some nice after market carpet in his crewcab he sold. Hit him up.

greyford1979 · Mar 31, 2013

Take your time installing whatever you go with, especially with making any holes like where seat brackets will be mounted. Before you cut anything though make sure you roll it out and check to make sure it matches up with your truck, can't return it once cut. I would start from front to back, that way if you do have any fitment issues it will be in the rear where you are not gonna see it all the time LOL. You can also use some adhesive so it doesn't move around on you after installation. Also take proper care of it with regular cleanings and protection and it will last much longer, not the spray foam crap they sell at auto stores. That stuff just leaves a residue attracting more dust and dirt to the carpeting.

Dieselboy. · Apr 4, 2013

I was considering this. When I looked last it didnt say would only fit an auto truck. Now its changed.

Mines was a 6spd and Im tired of the hole in my mat. Plus the xl floor is chincy.

JDub · Apr 4, 2013

I put some carpet in my regular cab xl truck that I had ordered off eBay. I had my reservations with it, but once it arrived I was really pleased. It was formed and molded perfect for the floorpan. Just had to trim it up around the firewall and for the seat bracket bolts.

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2000wa250 · Apr 4, 2013

Jdub you got a link or reference?

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powerstrokedkid87 · Apr 4, 2013

do you self a favor....dont buy aftermarket interior carpet if you want it to fit right........i did a lot of research on this when i did my interior change in my red truck, i ended up biting the bullet and getting carpet from ford. It was a little more costly, but fit perfectly. 90% of everyting was already cut out, molded perfectly....i know it gets expensive, but its worth the look, and hassle free install. I have heard horror stories about aftermarket carpet..... just my 2 cents...

TyCorr · Apr 4, 2013

Since Im looking at carpets right now this is a good.read. I dont want the same.color so oem isnt.an option for me either.

Right now it looks like half have good luck with aftermarket rug.

BlueWaffle · Apr 4, 2013

powerstrokedkid87 said:
do you self a favor....dont buy aftermarket interior carpet if you want it to fit right........i did a lot of research on this when i did my interior change in my red truck, i ended up biting the bullet and getting carpet from ford. It was a little more costly, but fit perfectly. 90% of everyting was already cut out, molded perfectly....i know it gets expensive, but its worth the look, and hassle free install. I have heard horror stories about aftermarket carpet..... just my 2 cents...

what does OEM run?

powerstrokedkid87 · Apr 4, 2013

TyCorr said:
Since Im looking at carpets right now this is a good.read. I dont want the same.color so oem isnt.an option for me either.

Right now it looks like half have good luck with aftermarket rug.

are you doing a very different color? i went simple from Gray to black, if an oem color isnt available, looks like custom will be the only direction

BlueWaffle said:
what does OEM run?

i paid 500 i beleive for my extended cab harley carpet.....its extreme, but after it took me all of 30 seconds to get it into the truck...money well spent imho

JDub · Apr 4, 2013

2000wa250 said:
Jdub you got a link or reference?

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I don't, been long enough I don't remember the name of the company.

20007.3L · Apr 4, 2013

BlueWaffle said:
what does OEM run?

What color you looking for?

BlueWaffle · Apr 4, 2013

20007.3L said:
What color you looking for?

black or grey

TyCorr · Apr 4, 2013

I wanted something brown. Or at least darket than the med parchment I have. Going two tone on the seats in tan/brown as well. If the seat guy ever gets back to me. Otherwise Ill just buy the stuff.that matches what I have and go.with plain seats again.