Martinjmpr
Wiffleball Batter
After my last couple of trips I've decided my new plan WRT my vehicle would be "no more half-a$$ing it." I've lived so many years just "making do" that I figure now that I'm done with school, have a decent job and my 4runner is paid for, I can build it up to be the vehicle I want, not the one I have to settle for.
So I made a list and one of the things on that list was new floor mats or liners. Like a lot of us in the snow belt I've gotten used by my floor mats getting soaking wet and filthy and I figured that form-fitted floor liners might be a good move.
I looked at both Weather-tech and Husky, and hearing of no great difference between them, I decided to try out the Husky liners. The deciding factor was price. Weather Techs were about $100 plus another $20 for shipping. Husky's were $90 with shipping included.
They came in on Friday and I installed them Saturday morning.
First impression: FAST shipping! I placed my order Wednesday morning and the liner's were at my house Friday afternoon! Not sure if that would work for everyone, I guess they're made near Winfield, KS (near Wichita) but that was impressively fast service.
Second impression: They were not as flexible or rubbery as I expected them to be. More like a cross between rubber and hard plastic. They were a bit stiff when I installed them, but then again it was quite cold (about 25 degrees) so that may account for some of the stiffness.
The fit: This, of course, was the big test because these are supposedly "form fitted" for my specific vehicle (99 4runner.) I have to say that although they do fit, the fit is not a snug one and there are a few visible gaps.
Here is a view of the driver's side installed:
The gap on the left side is not large but it is visible.
More troubling, to me, is the gap on the inside:
The thing that bothers me about this gap is that it is located in an area where a spill might go. Of course, once the mats wear in a little bit, and are exposed to heat, they might soften up and conform.
The passenger side liners seem to fit a little more snugly...
...but they are not without their own "gap issues":
Fit is very close on the inner edge of the passenger side, which is nice. You can see my 2m HAM radio, which I had to move slightly to the rear and upwards in order to clear the liner.
Back edge of the driver's side liner.
Overall I'd say I'm happy, although I would like the driver's side to not have such a large visible gap. I suppose that it may settle in and be fine.
Having the liners sure is nice for inclement weather, I have to say that! They've already trapped enough moisture and dirt to make them worthwhile.
So I made a list and one of the things on that list was new floor mats or liners. Like a lot of us in the snow belt I've gotten used by my floor mats getting soaking wet and filthy and I figured that form-fitted floor liners might be a good move.
I looked at both Weather-tech and Husky, and hearing of no great difference between them, I decided to try out the Husky liners. The deciding factor was price. Weather Techs were about $100 plus another $20 for shipping. Husky's were $90 with shipping included.
They came in on Friday and I installed them Saturday morning.
First impression: FAST shipping! I placed my order Wednesday morning and the liner's were at my house Friday afternoon! Not sure if that would work for everyone, I guess they're made near Winfield, KS (near Wichita) but that was impressively fast service.
Second impression: They were not as flexible or rubbery as I expected them to be. More like a cross between rubber and hard plastic. They were a bit stiff when I installed them, but then again it was quite cold (about 25 degrees) so that may account for some of the stiffness.
The fit: This, of course, was the big test because these are supposedly "form fitted" for my specific vehicle (99 4runner.) I have to say that although they do fit, the fit is not a snug one and there are a few visible gaps.
Here is a view of the driver's side installed:
The gap on the left side is not large but it is visible.
More troubling, to me, is the gap on the inside:
The thing that bothers me about this gap is that it is located in an area where a spill might go. Of course, once the mats wear in a little bit, and are exposed to heat, they might soften up and conform.
The passenger side liners seem to fit a little more snugly...
...but they are not without their own "gap issues":
Fit is very close on the inner edge of the passenger side, which is nice. You can see my 2m HAM radio, which I had to move slightly to the rear and upwards in order to clear the liner.
Back edge of the driver's side liner.
Overall I'd say I'm happy, although I would like the driver's side to not have such a large visible gap. I suppose that it may settle in and be fine.
Having the liners sure is nice for inclement weather, I have to say that! They've already trapped enough moisture and dirt to make them worthwhile.
OEM rubber floor covering was stock or I would have done it again, see you soon, stay safe, Michael
