Composite tailgate
Mar 15, 2012 | 11:01 PM
#1
Composite tailgate
Looking for anyone who has one or knowledge of one.
1) Would one of these Pro-Tec tailgates fit on a standard steel bed?
2) What is the difference in the two types that I have seen:
a) one has molded lines above and below the CHEVROLET emboss
b) one has only the embossed CHEVROLET.
1) Would one of these Pro-Tec tailgates fit on a standard steel bed?
2) What is the difference in the two types that I have seen:
a) one has molded lines above and below the CHEVROLET emboss
b) one has only the embossed CHEVROLET.
Last edited by SnakeOiler; Mar 15, 2012 at 11:34 PM.
Mar 15, 2012 | 11:14 PM
#2
As far as I know, they are 100% interchangeable. I've only ever seen the ones with the raised CHEVROLET letters. If there are ones without, I'd guess they were used on GMC trucks.
Mar 20, 2012 | 10:34 AM
#3
This could be an interesting swap if they indeed fit a fleet side steel bed if anyone knows the answer to the op's questions. Also, any idea what the weight difference is between the two?
Mar 20, 2012 | 11:16 AM
#4
Well, it looks like the entire box is only 50lb lighter and GM only produced a limited number of them 2001-2003 so I imagine they would be very hard to find today. If you were to find one it is likely more expensive than the weight savings is worth.
PRO-TEC Advantages:
The PRO-TEC box gives you more payload capability because it’s nearly 50 pounds lighter than the standard Silverado box. And the concentrated load-carrying capacity of the PRO-TEC tailgate is tested to 400 lbs. over the capacity of the standard steel tailgate.
Unlike spray-on liners, where upfitters often take a grinder and grind the inside of the pickup box and tailgate to provide a gripping surface, there are no "liners" with the PRO-TEC design. The entire PRO-TEC pickup box (bed, inner panels, outer panels and rear fenders) and tailgate are constructed of durable injection-molded composite material, and are professionally mounted at the factory to meet GM quality standards. That means the entire pickup box and tailgate are rugged enough for most of your toughest jobs.
The PRO-TEC pickup box has a cleanable grain-textured surface, which helps provide skid resistance and load security with bulkhead dividers, two-tier loading, stake pockets and ten cargo tie-downs. Spray-on liners, on the other hand, offer too much skid resistance because they are often made of a non-skid, abrasive surface texture to help keep loads secure. Moving heavy equipment over the textured spray-on liner surface can be challenging. Spray-on liner surfaces are also difficult to clean.
PRO-TEC Features:
The pickup box bed, inner panels, outer panels, rear fenders and tailgate are all constructed of durable PRO-TEC composite material.
To help you store, transport and secure loads, the dependable PRO-TEC one-piece inner pickup box provides all the benefits of a steel pickup box such as bulkhead dividers, two-tier loading capability, stake pockets and ten cargo tie-downs.
The PRO-TEC pickup box features a unique, service-friendly design. In the event you have to replace any interior PRO-TEC panels, they are easy to remove and replace thanks to snap-on fasteners, adhesive and/or bolts. A well-trained technician is capable of removing or mounting a body panel in a matter of minutes. This can help reduce the time your Silverado is at your Chevy dealership or repair facility.
The protective stainless-steel tailgate top-edge helps prevent chipping when you're carrying long 2x4s or ladders.
The PRO-TEC box gives you more payload capability because it’s nearly 50 pounds lighter than the standard Silverado box. And the concentrated load-carrying capacity of the PRO-TEC tailgate is tested to 400 lbs. over the capacity of the standard steel tailgate.
Unlike spray-on liners, where upfitters often take a grinder and grind the inside of the pickup box and tailgate to provide a gripping surface, there are no "liners" with the PRO-TEC design. The entire PRO-TEC pickup box (bed, inner panels, outer panels and rear fenders) and tailgate are constructed of durable injection-molded composite material, and are professionally mounted at the factory to meet GM quality standards. That means the entire pickup box and tailgate are rugged enough for most of your toughest jobs.
The PRO-TEC pickup box has a cleanable grain-textured surface, which helps provide skid resistance and load security with bulkhead dividers, two-tier loading, stake pockets and ten cargo tie-downs. Spray-on liners, on the other hand, offer too much skid resistance because they are often made of a non-skid, abrasive surface texture to help keep loads secure. Moving heavy equipment over the textured spray-on liner surface can be challenging. Spray-on liner surfaces are also difficult to clean.
PRO-TEC Features:
The pickup box bed, inner panels, outer panels, rear fenders and tailgate are all constructed of durable PRO-TEC composite material.
To help you store, transport and secure loads, the dependable PRO-TEC one-piece inner pickup box provides all the benefits of a steel pickup box such as bulkhead dividers, two-tier loading capability, stake pockets and ten cargo tie-downs.
The PRO-TEC pickup box features a unique, service-friendly design. In the event you have to replace any interior PRO-TEC panels, they are easy to remove and replace thanks to snap-on fasteners, adhesive and/or bolts. A well-trained technician is capable of removing or mounting a body panel in a matter of minutes. This can help reduce the time your Silverado is at your Chevy dealership or repair facility.
The protective stainless-steel tailgate top-edge helps prevent chipping when you're carrying long 2x4s or ladders.
Mar 21, 2012 | 06:36 AM
#7
But I'm not looking into this for a weight savings and I know it won't be cheap.
I really want to know why there are two different types and if they can be swapped over:
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Mar 21, 2012 | 04:41 PM
#8
The one with the ridges looks to be on an 03, the plain one looks to be on an 01-02 so maybe that is the only difference since there was a slight body style change in 03. 
Either way, there were no bed changes between those years so I don't see why they wouldn't be interchangable.
Either way, there were no bed changes between those years so I don't see why they wouldn't be interchangable.
Last edited by BigKID; Mar 21, 2012 at 04:50 PM.
