Truck Accessories Tool Box

Now that your bumpers and doors have been taken care of, it’s time to pay a little extra attention to an area that is probably most susceptible to dents, dings, and scratches. The truck bed is often used to haul the most heavy-duty cargo, so it needs some heavy-duty protection. The bed floor is an obvious area for protection, but many people forget to protect the tops of the bed too. To protect these areas you need bed rails or rail caps (or both!). Bed rail caps fit snugly over the tops of your truck bed to protect the paint underneath. Bed rails serve a similar function; they do leave more paint exposed, but they can also be used to help secure cargo. For the ultimate protection, you can use bed rails in conjunction with bed rail caps, along with front and tailgate caps.

ICI’s Truck Bed Rails are made of high quality 1.9-inch 304 stainless steel tubing. The rails mount in your truck’s stake pockets for a quick and easy installation. They are custom-fit for specific makes and models, and have a shiny, chrome-like mirror finish. The bed rails are sold in pairs and have a limited lifetime warranty.

Wade’s Truck Bed Rail Caps are manufactured of a high-impact ABS material for the ultimate protection. They are easy to install, using 3M automotive tape, and are designed to give a factory-installed fit. They have a nice smooth finish and are available with or without holes for the truck’s stake pockets. Bed rail caps without holes give a sleeker look, but if you would like to add bed rails, then you will need the stake pockets accessible. These bed rail caps work well with truck caps, tonneau covers, and under-rail bed liners, so you don’t have to limit your accessories. For a complete look, matching tailgate and front end bed caps are also available. All have a limited lifetime warranty.

If you desire a more rugged look, Deflecta Shield’s Aluminum Wrap Bed Caps are the way to go. They are  constructed of  heavy-gauge aluminum with a tough diamond plate finish that will not rust, pit, or peel. These bed rail caps are vehicle specific, so they follow the contours of your truck’s year, make, and model. The caps also wrap around the ends, for additional protection. They are available with or without stake pocket holes in a polished aluminum or black powdercoat finish. They are quick and easy to install with stainless steel fasteners and have a limited one year warranty.

ICI Custom Fit Tubular Bed Rails

I once knew a guy who bought a new pickup truck. He bragged about this pickup truck to his friends, and so the inevitable happened. The very next time one of his friends was moving house, they called him up to see if he could use his truck to help. The guy was appalled. Moving furniture in his truck would scratch his paint job and maybe even get dirt in his bed. Your truck, on the other hand, is probably a lot tougher and doesn’t mind a bit of dirt. If that’s the case, you may want to install some bed rails. Truck bed rails make moving large, awkward items like mattresses a lot easier.