Putco 73-87 Chevrolet Pick-Up - 6.5ft Bed Locker Side Rails

The Putco Classic Locker Side Bed Rails, MPN 89819, are designed to fit 1973-1987 Chevrolet and GMC C/K series pickup trucks with a 6.5-foot bed. These premium bed rails are constructed from 1.75-inch diameter 304 stainless steel tubing, known for its exceptional resistance to corrosion, rust, and pitting, ensuring long-lasting durability and a brilliant, mirror-like chrome finish. The rails are chrome-plated to a 44-hour CASS (Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray) rating, guaranteeing a resilient finish in various road conditions.

Each rail features die-cast zinc alloy end stanchions, also chrome-plated to the same high CASS rating. These stanchions are equipped with integrated tie-down points, providing a robust load capacity of 250 lbs per tie-down, for a total of 500 lbs per pair of stanchions and a system-wide capacity of up to 1,000 lbs. The design allows for a simple, no-drill installation directly into the vehicle's factory stake pockets, utilizing a vehicle-specific attachment kit that may include custom bolt-on bracketry or rubber expanding blocks. This ensures a custom-fit design that requires no modification to the product or the vehicle.

Beyond their functional benefits, such as providing additional tie-down points for secure cargo handling and a sturdy handhold for accessing the truck bed, these rails also enhance the truck's aesthetic appeal and offer protection against scratches, dings, and dents to the bed walls during loading and unloading. Model-specific stake pocket covers are included for proper alignment and a clean visual finish. Putco Classic Locker Side Rails are proudly designed and manufactured in Des Moines, IA, USA, and are backed by Putco's NeveRust Limited Lifetime Warranty.

*Note: While some product descriptions may ambiguously state "8' Bed," our research confirms this specific MPN (89819) is intended for 6.5ft beds based on multiple retailer listings and the product title from the manufacturer's JSON-LD schema.*