
Tip 5: Durability due to strong materialsīed caps and bed rails are both built to last. Plus, they're stronger and more convenient than in-bed cleats and hooks. Boxes, furniture and even random gear stay anchored in place where you intended. In fact, some of our bed rails are equipped to handle an incredible 500lbs. Lashing them down to a set of bed rails makes a huge difference in cargo stability. Securing large items in your truck bed can be a tricky proposition. Tip 4: Sturdy tie-down strength securing your truck's heavy load Vehicles without stake pockets will require minor drilling. Fitting directly in the pocket, bed rails use a bolt and a backing plate for securing to the top of the bed. Bed caps go from in-the-box to mounted-in-place in a couple minutes, at most.īed rails typically mount just as fast to the stake pockets of your vehicle. Most require no drilling to mount securely, instead, attaching with double-sided, heavy-duty adhesive foam tape.
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This way, you won't have to take it so easy on your heavy-duty rig.īed caps are one of the easiest to install accessories for your vehicle. They keep large cargo from bashing either at the cab or at the gate, along with safe containment of stacked loads thanks to heightened tie down points. And, they're custom-molded to the exact shape and size of your vehicle, leaving no space uncovered.īed rails are also effective guardians, rejecting items that would otherwise dent your bed. Loading boxes, tools, bikes and more gets much less precarious with your bed top protected by a set of bed caps. Tip 2: Premium protection for the paint on your bed railsĪ key function of bed caps and bed rails is stopping damage before it hits your paint. Bed caps can bring smooth and rugged looks with the best of them, too-not just for a fresh appearance, but also for covering old marks. Or, some extra shine can do your truck's body good and is sure to turn heads. A matte finish can lend a tough edge to your vehicle. Bed rails top your truck bed with the wicked appearance of smooth black or mirror-polished steel. You might think this frightening bed condition would be confined to painting, plumbing and auto glass installer trucks, but it's an everyday problem for anybody who actually uses their truck as a truck.īed caps and bed rails do quite a remodel job on these uncovered stretches of paint. And nothing says ugly like a dinged, scratched or dented bed. Stock truck beds look pretty boring as-is. Tip 1: Improve your standard bed rail looks Top-shelf durability thanks to tough materials.Extreme tie-down strength for securing the heavy loads.


