rubber floor for the burb?

[black dawg]

Looking at replacing the carpet with one of the molded vinyl floor kits, who makes the best one? Any experiences?

 

[paratrooper307]

I got a vinyl floor for the Blazer from Auto Interiors. They probably make one for the Suburban too. It was complete, with passenger area, cargo area, wheel wells, and two trim pieces. It's about 1/8 thick, and appears to be well molded and durable. I haven't had time to install it yet. It appears to be slightly oversized, so I imagine it will take some time getting it fitted and trimmed properly. It was also significantly cheaper than the LMC MIP floor.

Here's some feedback on the LMC product:

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274744

 

[black dawg]

thanks for the reply, a friend had a blazer with the lmc kit, and it fit very good. Just cant decide if it is worth the extra cost. Just tired of the snow, mud, and everything else getting into the carpet.

 

[badmix]

LIne X or DIY,,i had the LMC rubber kits, one wrong cut and itll throw the entire thing off and its a pain to handle etc. I went from carpet to rubber mat to LIne X. Im glad I did. I dont have to worry about water or anything getting UNDER the mat and rusting or rotting

 

[The Griff]

My Blazer had one that honestly looks homemade in it, it fits ok, but not around the 4wd shifter, near where your left foot is, or the wheel wells.
It's held down with some sheet metal screws too, a true mark of quality.

 

[454Sub]

I personally went carpet, but a smart thing to do any time you pull the floor up is to bed line it or seal it in some way anyways. Regardless of the flooring you instal afterwards.

I can speak that my LMC carpet fit pretty well, had to poke holes for seatbelts and seats and such, but thats part of it. All in all, either floor you go with, let it sit in the sun and stretch out a bit, makes it way easier.

 

[brian wafer]

i don,t really like my lmc, rear parts laying on shop floor. was making alot of condensation i had not installed jute padding in the rear. the front will stay there until i repair something,that needs lifting the rubber carpet. there,s a lump right beside my fuel pedal. not worth the money.

 

[K588]

I have done the rear, flat, portion of a k5 and a suburban with a universal truck bed mat from tractor supply. Laid it out flat and put the old carpet on top and traced it with a silver sharpie marker. Cut it out with a pair of snips I liked it because its 1/4" thick. Just my .02.

 

[72blazerguy]

I bought a molded vinyl kit for the rear of my 91 blazer. It is very hard/stiff when cold (think slick) even with the "pebble" lining. It fit ok and wasn't hard to install, but I was looking for more of a rubber type flooring. I will NOT be doing the front in the same material. fwiw

I have a universal fit vinyl in the front of my 71. It doesn't fit very good around the pedals, but at least it protects the insulation that I added because of the heat and noise.

If you find a good rubber kit, post it up.

 

[diesel4me]

I have done the rear, flat, portion of a k5 and a suburban with a universal truck bed mat from tractor supply. Laid it out flat and put the old carpet on top and traced it with a silver sharpie marker. Cut it out with a pair of snips I liked it because its 1/4" thick. Just my .02.

I was wondering if a rubber bed mat from a square body 6 or 8 foot fleetside would work in a Suburban also,or is it just different enough that it wont..(I realize you'd have to cut it down ,it would only fit the flat cargo area,not all the way to the front seats..