Replace 2025 bed rail caps with 2026 caps?

[MikeVB]

Will 26 bed and tailgate caps fit as a direct replacement on a 2025?

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[ATestBishop]

Just an educated guess but I think they would be backwards compatible, it's doubtful the bed body has been changed

 

[MikeVB]

Just an educated guess but I think they would be backwards compatible, it's doubtful the bed body has been changed

I had the same thought, but was hoping someone else around here had already tried and succeeded/failed before me, lol.

 

[ATestBishop]

I actually had considered looking into billet aluminum caps(though the cost for custom caps would be huge)as the stock pre26 caps just crush down too much and they don't allow thru access to the many 8mm welded nuts under the rails. I've had the stock caps on and off a couple times and it doesn't do the many clips any good to be pulled or pushed, each one needs to be re-formed after and it's hard not to half break at least one or have one snap off. I do wish there was an aftermarket option available for the 24-26+ with at least solid material.

 

[MikeVB]

I do wish there was an aftermarket option available for the 24-26+ with at least solid material.

100% agree

 

[ATestBishop]

Looking around I'm not able to find the 26my redesigned caps part number, they look to be in the $170 each range for 24-25. Take a look at this item page stating the part can't be re-used/reinstalled...lol! Certainly it will never be the same after but it's definitely possible to do it and not be able to tell it was reinstalled just looking at it from the outside, at least one or twice if very careful

 

[CaptAngry]

No idea if they are backwards compatible, but if they are keep in mind you'll also need a new tailgate top which is probably even more than the side rails.

 

[MikeVB]

No idea if they are backwards compatible, but if they are keep in mind you'll also need a new tailgate top which is probably even more than the side rails.

Yep, mentioned the tailgate cap in my OP.

 

[Wolfman00]

wouldn’t be hard to make new ones out of aluminum. @American Adventure LAb
ideas?

 

[ATestBishop]

An offering made out of aluminum with countersunk clearance/thru holes for the 8mm under rail nuts would be awesome, bolt on/off with no clips and nice solid mounting surface. If they could be e laser cut with edge contouring/finishing it could actually be done at maybe close to the cost of OEM at $350-500. If they were fully CNC'd from billet that might be double that at ~$1k? Not too sure but seems in the ballpark and would be so cool to see that designed

 

[Wolfman00]

so alu cab makes one. it’s part of the fitment kit for their caps. all it is- aluminum with the bed profile on top with a 90 degree lip on the inside.

 

[MikeVB]

so alu cab makes one. it’s part of the fitment kit for their caps. all it is- aluminum with the bed profile on top with a 90 degree lip on the inside.

Got a link?

 

[Wolfman00]

Got a link?

no, it’s on a pdf i saw, you can’t buy them. they come with the cap/camper. that’s what makes it a pain. no actual close ups of them.

i got locked out fusion, but i’m going to see if i can come up with something.

other idea- take existing bed caps off- fill the voids with epoxy to make it solid when you need it

 

[ATestBishop]

I did consider a liquid filler but the stake openings make it more difficult to accurately fill with liquid material and not run out of the openings

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