Carpet delete (pics)!

SkySki Jason · Jul 23, 2011

I am replacing the 11yr old carpet with something that is more suitable for my lifestyle (and smells better!) - vinyl/rubber flooring! My dog travels all over the country with me when I'm working, I have 2 boys at home and since I work/live out of my truck, vinyl is just better for me. I will save my carpet in case I change my mind - but I don't see it happening...

This company also makes molded replacement carpet kits, but thats not what I wanted. I paid $275 shipped for front-to-back kit, but apparently price went up a little since last month. They have a bunch of color options for carpet and vinyl, I got several samples of both and the quality of ALL looked good!
http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/...tions=4+DOOR+COMPLETE&color=16&samples=Y#year

This stuff is much thicker than the OE vinyl floors in my F350 and comes with OE-type padding/insulation. Here's the kit all laid out (except insulation):

Its THICK!

Since I'm driving the X, living in TT and working 70+hrs/week, its been a little slow - but first I pulled all but front seats, the trim and rear 1/2 of the carpet:

Then, I installed thermal/acoustic insulation (like dynamat, but less expensive) - http://www.secondskinaudio.com/vibration-mat/damplifier.php?category=120

I'll pull front seats on Monday and should get everything put back together on Tuesday - more pics when its done!!

Mdub707 · Jul 23, 2011

Coming along good Jason!

Lowdown89 · Jul 24, 2011

Looks great! I ought to do that to my truck with as much crap my kid brings with him and has the chance of spilling not to mention I always have parts and stuff in the back floor board

SkySki Jason · Jul 24, 2011

Lowdown89 said:
Looks great! I ought to do that to my truck with as much crap my kid brings with him and has the chance of spilling not to mention I always have parts and stuff in the back floor board

Exactly! My F350 has vinyl floors and they just work so much better for me. I used to be leery of leather, but I've learned it is alot more 'durable' than cloth and waaaaaay more comfortable than vinyl. I think the leather seats/vinyl floors combo will be sweeeeet!

Btw, I drove up to Wichita with the rear trim panels off - OMG is it LOUD without them!!! Specifically turbo-whistle. I'm gonna see how much insulating I can do to the body in that area and maybe put some on the back-side of the panels to supplement the factory stuff...

TxFireman1972 · Jul 25, 2011

I have though many times about doing the exact same thing. I'll definitely be watching to see how this turns out. Looking good so far.

BigRedDiesel · Jul 27, 2011

Looking good Jason.

CSIPSD · Aug 1, 2011

Great site! Looked up replacement carpet for my truck... $240 bucks shipped with the extra backing!!!

vcassens · Sep 27, 2011

any update?

SkySki Jason · Oct 3, 2011

vcassens said:
any update?

It didn't lay 'factory flat' in front of the front seats. I'm hoping a set of Weathertech or similar floor liners will go over the vinyl and give me the OE look I really wanted - but I'm not sure that will be enough to get me to recommend the vinyl (for an X anyway). I should call ACC and see what they say...

From the front seats back it is 100% OE fit and finish and I LOVE it. :toast: Not sure if its the goofy center hump in the X or just the dum rednek installer, but I tried every which way to get it to lay flat up front.