Dee Zee Full Tailgate Protector

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Features

  • Your Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector is custom-designed for a perfect fit onto your specific year, make and model
  • Gives you complete coverage of your tailgate—from the top edge all the way down to its base
  • The Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector's full coverage stops shifting cargo from destroying your vulnerable cargo bay door
  • Wrought from thick, durable slabs of heavy-gauge aluminum, and finished with an eye-catching diamond-tread
  • Your Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector comes in your choice of powder coats: the polished UltraGuard or the glossy Black-Tread
  • For the ultimate protection, pair your Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector with a set of Brite-Tread Side Bed Caps and the Brite-Tread Full Front Box Protector
  • Utilizes a sturdy 3M adhesive and bolt-down mount—ensuring a shift-free fit with only minimal drilling
  • Your Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector is covered by a 1-year warranty

Description

Your tailgate has to put up with a lot of abuse—freight dragging across it, timber crashing down on it and, finally, being slammed shut against overfull loads. Give your cargo bay door complete protection against dents, grazes and nicks with Dee Zee’s Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector.

The Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector is fully custom-designed for a precise fit onto your truck. Your entire tailgate is protected—from the top edge down to the base. That way, you’re always covered when your cargo decides to start sliding around.

Wrought from heavy-duty aluminum, your Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector can withstand even the most punishing conditions. Plus, the diamond-tread finish adds a tough edge to your truck’s presence.

For an intense defense against the elements, your Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector is treated with Dee Zee’s special powder coating. Choose between the BriteGuard polished coating or the glossy Black-Tread finish. 1-year warranty.

Notes

  • For the most secure mount possible, some light drilling is required to install your Brite-Tread Full Tailgate Protector.

Dee Zee Full Tailgate Protector Customer Reviews

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Posted on 09/03/2010 by Jason J. - 2001 Ford F-150 (Butler,GA)

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"tailgate protector was easy to install and looks great.could have been cheaper.thought it was a little pricey.enjoy"

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2001 Ford F-150
 
Good tailgate protector for the money

Posted on 08/03/2010 by Ian C. - 2007 Dodge Ram (Virginia Beach,VA)

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"This protector looks really good once installed. It did not come with 3M adhesive tape, so I bought a couple of rolls and applied them all over the interior. Honestly, once I got it on, I doubt it will ever come off easily, even without screwing it down. The inside does touch the truck bed when closed, so I think I may get some gasketing to cover where it touches when I bang the tailgate shut, as to prevent the paint chipping off."

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About Ian C.
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2007 Dodge Ram
I use my vehicle for
Work, sport activities
 
Tailgate Protector

Posted on 07/28/2010 by Neill S O. - 2006 Dodge Ram (Forest Grove,OR)

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"Nice item. Needs more predrilled attaching points. It should be about an inch and a half longer and wrap over the tailgate cap further down. All in all not wonderful but very nice."

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About Neill S O.
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2006 Dodge Ram
 
the tailgate protector was easy to install

Posted on 01/28/2010 by Marcel R. (Cadyville,NY)

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"my tailgate was all bashed in from loading and off loading things and now it looks new again"

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About Marcel R.
 
nice job

Posted on 12/15/2009 by Rick S. - 2005 Ford F-150 (Dalmatia,PA)

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"could use more hardware to mount but fit perfect"

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About Rick S.
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2005 Ford F-150
 
sastified

Posted on 08/26/2009 by Jon S. - 2009 Chevy Silverado (Cedar City,UT)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"I really like the tailgate protector but needs to be shaped better around the top of the tailgate"

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About Jon S.
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2009 Chevy Silverado
 
Tailgate Protector

Posted on 07/30/2009 by Tammy B. - 2008 Dodge Ram (Potlatch,ID)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"We were disappointed at how thin this "protector" is and feel the thickness or gage should have been in the item description. It arrived with two dents from the strapping material on the box for shipping. Dented awful easy but we did get it straightened out. The black is beautiful just hope it doesn't scratch off easily."

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About Tammy B.
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2008 Dodge Ram
I use my vehicle for
Hunting,fishing, camping, etc.
 
I love it

Posted on 07/22/2009 by Denny L. - 2006 Ford F-350 (Charlotte,NC)

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"I love my full tailgate protector!!!! It was easy and simple and it looks great with my sprayin liner that abuse has eaten away on my tail gate."

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About Denny L.
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-350
I use my vehicle for
Full duty work truck,Dually
 
Tailgate Protector for Toyota Tundra

Posted on 04/16/2009 by Alan R. - 2008 Toyota Tundra (San Marcos,CA)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"Mounted easily and offers some additional strength for the wimpy 08 Tundra tailgate. I had already torn up two plastic top caps, so the protector helps this part survive and offers some additional rigidity for the tailgate. It's a big piece of shiny aluminum, however, I would have preferred it to be black anodized (but then it would show scratches)."

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About Alan R.
Vehicle
2008 Toyota Tundra
I use my vehicle for
Towing, 4 wheeling, daily driver
 
Tailgate protected

Posted on 02/18/2009 by Ron S. - 2008 Toyota Tundra (Jeffersonville,IN)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"I run an electrical service truck and carry a 1 man lift in the bed of the truck. I was in need of protecting my tailgate from being bent when ever I pulled the 1200 lb lift off to use. With a little reinforcement under the plate (12x12x3/16" steel plate) it handles the job great. It helps to hide the reinforcememt plate and provides a smooth transition from bed to tailgate plus the diamond plating adds grip to the surface when walking on it. It will prevent me from replacing this tailgate several times from removing and loading the lift. A new taigate costs 600$, plus paint, plus installation I called to see about this option and it's no comparison. The ease of installation had most of the factory screw holes line up with the plates making it so I was able to install and not have to pay someone else to do it. Overall this item is well worth the cost which is reasonable and it looks great."

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About Ron S.
Vehicle
2008 Toyota Tundra
I use my vehicle for
Electrical service
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