Keep That Tailgate Protected.
It happens. Sometimes you have to haul wood, pipes, or other cargo that’s a little longer than your truck bed. There’s no shame it in leaning it against the top of your tailgate- as long as you’re using a Dee Zee Tailgate Protector of course.
Constructed of Non-Rusting Brite-Tread Aluminum our tailgate protector even fits over those wimpy factory plastic covers adding another layer of rugged protection.
Protects the top edge of your truck's tailgate against damage from shifting lumber, falling debris, and even those rookie fork lift operators at the local hardware store who can’t seem to guide the darn pallet onto the back of the truck bed without clipping the top edge of your tailgate- I’m looking at you Dan!
Brite-Tread Tailgate Protector Features:
- Non-Rusting Brite-Tread Aluminum
- Protective Black Powder Coat Finish
- Protects The Top Edge Of The Tailgate
- Fits Over Factory Plastic
- Made In USA
- Limited-Lifetime Warranty
**Tailgate Cap Only
AdminDeeZee2 –
The tailgate protector for this truck is an L-shape that will follow the shape. It will not wrap on the outside of the tailgate.
AdminDeeZee2 –
DZ2116 is U shaped.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Yes it will fit the Big Horn.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Not sure what vehicle it is you are looking to fit. If we have one available it would be listed under the Brite-Tread section.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It will not fit properly without the factory one.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Part number DZ2122B would be for the 15 GMC 2500 HD.
AdminDeeZee2 –
If there was a plastic factory protector originally on the vehicle, it will be needed for our protector to fit properly. It will use a double sided tape already on the protector.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It does not.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It does not.
AdminDeeZee2 –
No. Ours is designed to install over the factory plastic cap.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Full tailgate protector will have the top covered.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It depends on the application. The newer trucks have just a 90 degree bend tailgate protector because of the shape of the tailgates.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Our tailgate protectors are designed to fit over the top of the factory plastic tailgate caps.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Yes we do.
AdminDeeZee2 –
If the truck has a factory installed plastic protector, ours is installed over the top of it.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Tailgate protectors are sold as one.
David –
Looks good installed myself would buy again.
AdminDeeZee2 –
All of our tailgate protectors come down approximately 1 1/2″.
AdminDeeZee2 –
The tailgate protectors only hang down approximately 1 1/2″.
AdminDeeZee2 –
DZ2145B is correct. The way that RAM has designed their tailgate with the extra lip doesn’t allow us to bend the aluminum correctly to fit across the entire top of the tailgate when closed. If want to return the product, it will have to be done through place of purchase.
AdminDeeZee2 –
If there was a factory plastic tailgate cap, ours will install over it.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It will be a one 90 degree bent cap that fits over the factory plastic tailgate cap.
AdminDeeZee2 –
With the way the auto makers have designed, made, and added the plastic tailgate caps has made it too difficult to bend and shape metals to retain the shape.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Round is the traditional U shape top. Flared is a plastic factory cap that makes it wider.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Rounded would be a traditional plastic cap that is U-shaped if you would take it off. Flared is more of a flat surface when the tailgate is closed.
AdminDeeZee2 –
I am not sure which vehicle you are referring to. Tailgate protectors will follow the contour of the tailgate.
AdminDeeZee2 –
If there was a factory plastic protector ours is designed to fit over the top of it.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Side caps are DZ11990B without stake pocket holes and DZ11992B with stake pocket holes. For the tailgate the Round/U-shape is DZ2116B and the wide/spoiler style is DZ2111B.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Unfortunately we do not have any tailgate accessories for a stepside.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Do not have anything in black for a 03 Ranger.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It only will cover up to the lip in the plastic and will not rap over top.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It will not cover the entire factory cap. Due to the lip on the top. We were unable to design consistently that shape.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Due to the design of the factory plastic piece our tailgate protector will not cover the entire plastic. When forming aluminum for this tailgate to cover all the factory, it would not keep the proper form consistently to fit properly.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Ram has a unique style of tailgate. Our cap will only reach as far as the lip. It will not cover the whole rail because of that lip.
AdminDeeZee2 –
You will just clean and install over the factory plastic cap.
AdminDeeZee2 –
With this style of factory tailgate it will be an L-shape.
AdminDeeZee2 –
The tailgate protector for the 08 Super Duty will not extend on the outside of the tailgate. It will just rest on the top when it is closed.
AdminDeeZee2 –
No. Ours is designed to fit over the factory piece.
AdminDeeZee2 –
If the vehicle originally came from the factory with a plastic protector ours are designed to go over not replace.
AdminDeeZee2 –
The tailgate protectors come down approximately an 1″.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Unfortunately not any longer.
AdminDeeZee2 –
We have looked this product for the current model F150 and it was determined there was no good way to make a good and functional tailgate protector. The tailgate has too unique of a shape and design. At this time there are no plans for current F150.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Unfortunately the DZ2145B does not cover any of the tailgate beyond the factory plastic. It will only extend up to the lip of the factory cap when the tailgate is closed.
AdminDeeZee2 –
We do not have a tailgate protector that will replace the factory one.
AdminDeeZee2 –
DZ2145B would be the correct part number. It will not cover the entire tailgate because of the design of the factory piece.
AdminDeeZee2 –
We do not have a tailgate protector for a 2005 F150.
AdminDeeZee2 –
The tailgate caps extend approximately an 1 1/2″ down on the outside.
AdminDeeZee2 –
LE9960 and LE1460.
AdminDeeZee2 –
It will fit on the tailgate up to the curvature lip and stop.
AdminDeeZee2 –
With the factory design our tailgate protector will not go down on the outside.
AdminDeeZee2 –
Unfortunately no. With the way Dodge designed the factory plastic we can only get the metal to form that unique shape.
AdminDeeZee2 –
We are working on images of this item installed but are not complete yet. When the tailgate is closed, the protector will come up to the lip and stop. There isn’t a way to make metal bend consistently to fit the complete tailgate.
AdminDeeZee2 –
If the vehicle comes with a factory plastic protector, ours are designed to be installed over them.
AdminDeeZee2 –
We no longer have one available for a 99 Dodge Dakota.
AdminJeff De Vries –
We do not have a tailgate protector available to fit a 1994 F150.
AdminJeff De Vries –
Sorry but we do not have a BlackTread Tailgate Protector for a 2004 Tundra.
AdminDeeZee –
Unfortunately, we do not have a tailgate protector that will fit the 1999 Dodge Dakota.
AdminDeeZee –
The DZ2145B tailgate protector will not wrap around the outside/back of the tailgate. The L-shape design will sit on the top of the tailgate and drop on the inside of the tailgate when mounted.