Bushwacker Ultimate BedRail Caps - Factory w/ Stake Holes | 2-Piece Set, Black, Smooth Finish | 49519 | Fits 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fleetside w/ 5.8' Bed

These are really nice rail covers. They're a little thicker than the cheap Wades rail caps I had on before. They also have far better adhesive coverage than the Wades. In the 3rd photo, you can see the underside of the Wades rail cover I removed and the new Bushwacker rail cover side-by-side - the Wades have a few miniscule little adhesive strips and the Bushwackers have adhesive strips running the entire length of the rail. (**UPDATE** - for some reason the photos I uploaded are not showing - I have tried to upload them again.) In the first photo, in the background, you can see cinder blocks on top of a piece of board all sitting on top of the second newly installed rail. They recommend 24 hours of pressure applied to the rail covers to get full adhesion, so that's how I did it - the board spreads the weight out along the full length of the rail, as well as protects the rail from getting scratched by the cinder blocks. In the last photo, you can see where the wind lifted the Wades rail caps off the rail after they warped. I tried adding more adhesive to them - construction adhesive and double sided extra strength "dots" adhesive goo, but to no avail. The Wades caps just lifted off again, eventually cracking. I expect these Bushwackers to stay put based on their thickness and greater adhesive area. The plastic is different too - the Bushwacker plastic feels a little softer, a little more pliable than the Wades and for that reason, I think the Bushwackers will be able to expand or contract with varying weather conditions, where the more rigid plastic of the Wades could not. I think that's what caused the Wades to warp so quickly. Also, these Bushwackers have a secondary attachment feature - they get screwed down to the inside/underside of the rail (no drilling required). Finally, the fit and finish of these is excellent - they look 100% factory option. I can't speak highly enough about the Bushwacker rail covers. I'll update this review after a few months of use. ***UPDATE*** - It's been over 4 months since I installed them - 2 of them in the hot summer California sun and these rail covers are still rock solid. No lifting, peeling or slipping anywhere at all. I'd give them 6 stars if I could.

Purchased these for my 2009 Silverado 1500 W/T long bed along with the Bushwacker tailgate cap. Although there are a few flaws, overall, these are the best plastic bed rails on the market.Installation was a breeze with two people. Follow the instructions (install on warm/sunny day, clean rails, etc.) and you shouldn't run into any issues. My only complaint is the stake hole cutouts like many other reviewers before me. I'm not sure if Bushwacker purposely makes them not fit perfect on purpose for potential of user error during installation or what. Some holes are a perfect fit while others are .25" - ".5 off. Though it's not too big of a deal, it's a quality control issue that they need to fix. They also have a very sharp edge on them from how they were cut. I sanded mine down on the edges a tad. The rails are a perfect fit for my truck and offer excellent protection. They look great and are solidly built.I will update this review if I run into any more issues. Though the stake holes could be better, there isn't a better option (had Wade rails previously and these are much better) so I'll make due. If possible, I'd rate 4.5/5.

I bought these for a 2007 Silverado (new body style) to add protection to the top of the side rails and cover up the many mistakes of the previous owner. I was able to install them in under 30 minutes, from unboxing to completion. I used acetone to provide a clean surface for adhesion. Did a trial fit and found the fitment to be great. (I was expecting some mismatch based on the one review, but these fir perfectly). Once I had them in place during the trial fit, I put a few pieces of painter's tape to use to realign once I had the adhesive exposed - made the re-installation that much easier. Overall, the instructions are clear and concise. The level of added protection from dents and dings is exceptional, and it improves the looks, too. (Yes, I realize it is a 13 yr old truck... I'm putting lipstick on a pig). This will allow a better sealing surface for the tonneau cover/truck cap. For under $100, this is an easy upgrade in both function and fashion.