What are these rails for?

crewl1 · December 21, 2015

Saw this Silverado in a parking lot that had chrome rails on the bed side tops and a retractable cover.

They look cool, but I don't know what the functionality is.

Maybe the owner is on here and can clarify? Apologies in advance for my mental incapacity.

sahls01gmc · December 21, 2015

You nailed it....."Looks"

Aubie_01 · December 21, 2015

Unlimited tie down surface.

And looks.

dbcooper748 · December 21, 2015

They are for you to feel like its still the 1990s

dbcooper748 · December 21, 2015

They go good with neon underbody lights, gts headlight covers and billet wheels lol

crewl1 · December 22, 2015

Haha ok thanks for the info folks!

crafferty · December 23, 2015

Trucks owned by a 60 year old who thinks those chrome grab rails on the bed still look cool.

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GMC-AT · December 23, 2015

don't forget the roof visor...

No Tyme · December 24, 2015

Trucks owned by a 60 year old who thinks those chrome grab rails on the bed still look cool.

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They probably look cool to him so I say "to each his own".

Myself, they look better on a Ford... anything helps on a Ford... LOL

silveradosid · December 24, 2015

had those on my 2006, but then i am an old guy lol

No Tyme · December 24, 2015

had those on my 2006, but then i am an old guy lol

Well then, at least it's not a Canadian thing right?

Donstar · January 7, 2016

I would agree that the unlimited tie down options with the cover open is the functional purpose of this setup. They are quite useful when securing tall, light loads. I also believe there is the appearance aspect for the owner. Regardless, it is a nice truck!

TxTruckMan · January 7, 2016

They also protect the tops of your bed rails from getting damaged. This was more important before the plastic rail tops we have now. But there is a little extra protection there.

JRaschke11 · January 15, 2016

They are almost worthless as "unlimited tie downs" because they only secure at each end in the stake pocket and get very wobbly in the middle.

If you were to really tighten down a load you would warp them completely. I had them on my 2004 SLT. I didn't even like grabbing them when I stepped on the wheel on the side of my bed. Granted I am an old soul but I was only 25 at the time and don't think they looked bad with my particular setup.