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PALADIN Lighted Tailgate Protectors & Truck Armor Systems

PALADIN Truck Armor System ™

Purpose-built protection. Integrated lighting. Unmistakable style.

The PALADIN Truck Armor System™ combines vehicle-specific engineering with rugged armor and innovative lighting to protect the areas of your truck that take the most abuse.

Tailgate Armor + Integrated Lighting

Front Bed Rail Armor + Integrated Bed Lighting

PROTECT WHERE YOUR TRUCK TAKES THE HIT.

Your tailgate takes a beating.

PALADIN fights back. The PALADIN Lighted Tailgate Protector™ combines precision-fit aluminum or heavy-duty steel armor with integrated LED lighting—protecting your truck from everyday damage while adding unmistakable style and visibility.

Built to take the hit. Engineered to stand out.

FIND MY PALADIN

Select your truck's year, make, and model to explore compatible PALADIN Lighted Tailgate Protectors. Compare protection levels, lighting options, and finishes to build the right system for your truck.

PALADIN SERIES

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PSM PALADIN™ Lighted Tailgate Protectors - Shop By Truck Model

2020–2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD & GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD

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PSM PALADIN LED Tailgate Protector™ For 2019-2022 Chevrolet / GMC 1500 - Ultra Armor Series - PSM

2019-2026 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500

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2019-2026 RAM 1500 (GEN V)

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2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & GMC Sierra 1500

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Chevy Silverado 2014–2018 with PSM PALADIN LED tailgate protector from the Shield series with the recon light bar.

2015–2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 & GMC Sierra 2500/3500

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2023-2026 Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon

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2019-2026 RAM 2500 / 3500 (GEN V)

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2023–2026 Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Duty

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MORE MODELS AVAILABLE

Four Levels of Protection. One Unstoppable Tailgate Protector.

1

SENTRY SERIES

Essential Protection. PALADIN Engineering.

Lightweight 1/8-inch aluminum armor with integrated red running lights. Everyday protection with unmistakable PALADIN style.

Best For: Daily drivers, personal trucks and light-duty use.

2

SHIELD SERIES

Step Up Your Protection.

Durable 1/8-inch aluminum armor with full-function LED lighting. The ideal combination of everyday protection and visibility.

Best For: Daily drivers, recreational trucks, weekend warriors and light-duty work trucks.

3

ARMOR SERIES

Serious Protection for Working Trucks.

Heavy-duty 14-gauge steel armor and full-function LED lighting for trucks that earn their keep.

Best For: Contractors, tradespeople, commercial vehicles, fleet trucks and demanding recreational use.

4

ULTRA ARMOR SERIES

Maximum PALADIN Protection.

Rugged 12-gauge steel armor engineered for demanding work trucks, commercial fleets and heavy-duty applications.

Optional company branded version with your business name is available.

Best For: Construction, utilities, municipalities, commercial fleets, industrial applications and demanding work environments.

Your Truck. Your Protection. Your PALADIN.

From daily drivers to hard-working fleet trucks, PALADIN delivers vehicle-specific armor and integrated lighting built around the way you use your truck.

Choose your protection. Customize your lighting. Make it yours.

BUILD YOUR PALADIN LIGHTED TAILGATE PROTECTOR™

1

Choose Your Truck

PALADIN Tailgate Protectors are precision engineered for vehicle-specific fitment, with straightforward installation and plug-and-play wiring.

Ford / Chevy / GMC / RAM / Toyota

2

Choose Your PALADIN Series

The PALADIN top plate is available in:

SENTRY → 1/8" aluminum

SHIELD → 1/8" aluminum

ARMOR → 14-ga steel

ULTRA ARMOR → 12-ga steel

Protect the vulnerable upper edge of your tailgate from dents, dings, impacts and everyday loading damage.

3

Choose Your Lighting

Sentry Lightbar: Red running light only. Value edition.
Full Function Lightbar: Sequential red or amber turn signal/hazards, red running and brake lights, white reverse.
Insignia Lightbar: Your brand inserted into the lightbar visible day or night!
Alert Lightbar: High intensity selectable pattern amber/white alert lights. (Coming soon!)

4

Choose Your Finish

Premium Polyurea-based Bed Liner
Durable Black Textured Powder Coat

PALADIN LIGHTBAR OPTIONS

1

SENTRY LIGHTBAR

The PALADIN SENTRY Light Bar provides clean, integrated red running-light visibility as part of our value-priced SENTRY SERIES.

Essential PALADIN protection. Integrated lighting. Exceptional value.

2

FULL FUNCTION & SPECIAL FUNCTION LIGHTBAR OPTIONS

Features full function RED or AMBER turn signals, running light, brake light, and crisp and bright reverse light.

Special Function lightbars are available for INDUSTRIAL/UTILITY, LEO, and EMS.

3

PALADIN INSIGNIA™ — CUSTOM BRANDING

The optional INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR turns every tailgate into a powerful branding opportunity day or night while protecting it from everyday wear and tear. The perfect solution for company trucks and fleet operators. Purchaser must own the trademark to the custom text/logo submitted.

Custom Engineered for Each Specific Truck Model

Every PALADIN Truck Armor System™ application begins with vehicle-specific engineering.

Precision measurement and 3D scanning capture the dimensions and contours of the area PALADIN is designed to protect. Components are then precision laser-cut and fabricated to create an accurate, application-specific fit.

Whether protecting the tailgate or front bed rail, PALADIN is engineered around the truck—not adapted from a universal accessory.

COMPARE PALADIN LIGHTED TAILGATE PROTECTOR™ SERIES

Every PALADIN protects vulnerable areas of your truck. The difference is how much armor and capability you want.

PALADIN versions come in aluminum or steel protective armor plate and your choice of protective finishes and LED lightbars.

* Compatible with many tonneau covers. Depending on the cover design, minor adjustment may be required.

SENTRY

Chevy Silverado 2014–2018 with PSM PALADIN LED tailgate protector. Close up rear view shot with brake lights activated.

SHIELD

ARMOR

ULTRA ARMOR

STARTING AT

$335

$450

$525

BEST FOR

Everyday Use

Heavier Duty Use

Heavy Duty / Commercial Use

TOP PLATE

1/8" 5052 Aluminum

14 Gauge Steel

12 Gauge Steel

PROTECTION

Black Textured Powder Coat

Black Textured Powder Coat or Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner

Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner

LIGHTBAR ENCLOSURE

Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA

TONNEAU COVERS*

LIGHTBAR OPTION

SENTRY LIGHTBAR - Running Lights Only

FULL FUNCTION - Turn Signals, Brake, Running, and Reverse

FULL FUNCTION - Turn Signals, Brake, Running, and Reverse Plus Optional Special Function Lightbars.

LIGHTBAR OPTION

INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only

INSTALL

Easy Installation with Detailed Instructions

WIRING

Installation Kit (Included)

Full Harness and Installation Kit (Included)

FIND YOUR PALADIN

Select your truck and choose the PALADIN series designed for your application.

VEHICLE-SPECIFIC FIT

Engineered around the contours of each tailgate.

RUGGED PROTECTION

Choose aluminum or heavy-duty steel armor based on how you use your truck.

INTEGRATED LED LIGHTING

PALADIN combines tailgate protection and rear lighting in one purpose-built system.

FOUR LEVELS OF PROTECTION

Choose SENTRY, SHIELD, ARMOR or ULTRA ARMOR based on the protection your truck needs.

INTRODUCING THE PALADIN REVEAL SERIES

FRONT BED RAIL ARMOR. BRILLIANT BED LIGHTING.

Meet the PALADIN REVEAL SERIES™.

Protect your truck's vulnerable front bed rail with precision-fit armor while powerful integrated white LEDs illuminate your cargo bed.

Protect the rail. Light up the bed. Get to work.

NEW - PSM PALADIN REVEAL SERIES

1

Protection and Illumination:

The PSM Reveal Series transforms the front bed rail into a powerful source of illumination, with an extremely bright white LED light bar spanning the entire width of the bed.

At the same time, a rugged steel armor cap helps protect the vulnerable front bed rail from everyday abuse.

2

Protection:

The PALADIN REVEAL SERIES top plate is available in:

BASE: 1/8" 5052 aluminum
ARMOR: 14-gauge steel
MAX: 12-gauge steel (HEAVY DUTY)

Protect the vulnerable front bed rail from dents, dings, impacts and everyday cargo or loading damage.

3

Lightbar:

Turn Your Bed Rail Into a Work Light.

The REVEAL Series lightbar features ultra bright 6000K daylight LEDs to reveal what's in your truck bed with bright illumination!

4

Finish:

BUILT TO TAKE A HIT. BUILT TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT.

The REVEAL Series features a tough carbon fiber reinforced structure behind a durable armor plate with your choice of protective finishes.

Durable black-textured powder coat
Premium Polyurea-based Bed Liner

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CLASSIC FORD. AMERICAN METAL.

METAL MONSTER USA™ — FOR 1964–1979 FORD TRUCKS

Modern trucks get PALADIN armor. Classic Fords get METAL MONSTER.

Precision-crafted metal accessories engineered to protect, upgrade and transform the legendary Ford trucks that helped define an era.

Built for the classics. Made to stand out.

1973-1979 Ford Stainless Steel Tailgate Cap - Premium 18 Gauge

$120.00 USD

1967-1972 Ford 18 Gauge Premium Stainless Steel Tailgate Cap

$120.00 USD

1964-1966 Ford Stainless Steel Tailgate Cap - Premium 18 Gauge

$120.00 USD

METAL MONSTER USA premium stainless steel products for classic trucks. Made in the USA from the finest materials.

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PALADIN Lighted Tailgate Protectors & Truck Armor Systems

PALADIN Truck Armor System ™

PROTECT WHERE YOUR TRUCK TAKES THE HIT.

FIND MY PALADIN

PSM PALADIN™ Lighted Tailgate Protectors - Shop By Truck Model

2020–2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD & GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD