bedlining the tub on a jku.
JK Junkie
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From: Folsom, CA
the stuff that comes in a spray can works but, the quality of herculiner (stuff you roll on) is much better. if you can get access to an air compressor, you can spray it on with a cheap harbor freight undercoating gun and that will give you professional results. i've done this on my old CJ and it's the better way to go. good prep work is always key
http://www.4x4xplor.com/herculiner.html
http://www.4x4xplor.com/herculiner.html
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JK Newbie
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From: murfreesboro,tn
Hmm didn't consider that. Ok steel is out, probably gonna go with Curtis's idea about under the roll bar pads. Hopefully there is enough slack in the wires to do that without extending them, but we will see. Thanks for the info guys. You rock. I'm hoping a day to prep and a day to apply. How long for it to cure before I can put everything back in?
JK Enthusiast
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From: Louisville, KY
Hmm didn't consider that. Ok steel is out, probably gonna go with Curtis's idea about under the roll bar pads. Hopefully there is enough slack in the wires to do that without extending them, but we will see. Thanks for the info guys. You rock. I'm hoping a day to prep and a day to apply. How long for it to cure before I can put everything back in?
And I used the whole day to prep, and the next day to shoot. I also let it sit for another day before putting the front seats back in, and a week before the rear seats. Don't know if that was necessary, but owell.
JK Newbie
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From: Los Lunas, NM
You can also use vasoline to cover the bolt head so you can always get them out if needed. Just a lite coating so the bed liner doesnt stick to them.... did this on my welding trailer and it worked real well.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Dayton,oh
Definitely give the bedliner 24-48hrs to cure before putting stuff back together. The longer the better. If I could have given my liner a week to cure I would have but I only had 3 days off work. I'm partial to duplicolor rattle can liner but WOL's suggestion is the best if you have access to a compressor. As far as the wires use plastic ducting and zip tie it under the lip of the tub. I put the plastic covers back on when I was done and it covered most of the wires. Good luck and remember take your time prepping! 
JK Junkie
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From: Tempe AZ
I plan on doing my tub sometime this summer when It gets really hot. I figure I can prep gradually so I dont die from heat stroke, than give the tub a good cleaning/degreasing and spray. When its 110+, the bedliner should be fully cured within 1 day.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Champaign, Il.