PSM PALADIN LED TAILGATE PROTECTOR - Armor Series

ARMOR steps up from SHIELD’s aluminum top plate to rugged 14-gauge steel protection. It combines vehicle-specific steel armor, a weather-resistant carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA lightbox, and integrated LED lighting. Choose ARMOR when you want stronger steel protection without moving all the way to ULTRA ARMOR’s 12-gauge steel.

ARMOR helps defend the vulnerable upper edge of your truck’s tailgate against dents, dings, scratches, and everyday loading damage. Its precision-fit 14-gauge steel armor top plate installs over the factory tailgate cap on supported applications, adding protection where cargo and equipment often make contact.

The full-function PALADIN lightbar offers amber or red sequential turn signals and hazards, red brake and running lights, and bright white reverse illumination behind a smoked impact-resistant acrylic lens. Sequential turn signals also apply to supported Chevrolet Multi-Flex and GMC MultiPro configurations. Select the lighting option offered for your specific vehicle.

Yes. The optional INSIGNIA custom-branded lightbar can illuminate your company name or logo, making it an attractive option for contractors, businesses, and fleets. INSIGNIA is a running-light configuration, not a full-function signaling lightbar. You must own or have permission to use any name, logo, or trademark you submit.

ARMOR is designed to fit your specific truck and generally mounts over the existing factory tailgate cap using premium 3M VHB adhesive and concealed mechanical fasteners. Mounting details and hardware can differ by truck and tailgate configuration. Follow the instructions included with your vehicle-specific kit.

ARMOR includes vehicle-appropriate wiring components for its integrated lighting. Depending on your truck, the connection may use a trailer-connector adapter or a harness connected to factory taillight wiring. On supported newer trucks, a dedicated harness helps avoid conflicts with factory trailer-monitoring systems. Wiring and adapter requirements vary by vehicle; follow the instructions for your exact application.

Yes, for supported vehicle applications. Standard-tailgate PALADIN designs typically use a one-piece armor and lightbar arrangement, while Multi-Flex/MultiPro versions use a specially engineered multi-piece configuration that accommodates the factory tailgate’s additional functions. Full-function PALADIN lighting uses sequential turn signals on both configurations. Choose your exact tailgate type when ordering.

Yes, on supported Ford applications equipped with the factory integrated Tailgate Step. PALADIN uses vehicle-specific armor components designed around the step opening to retain access to that factory feature. Check the year, model, and tailgate configuration in the vehicle-specific listing before ordering.

ARMOR is compatible with many popular tonneau covers and camper shells, but compatibility depends on how the cover or shell overlaps the upper and rear edges of the tailgate. Some designs may need adjustment or may not fit. If you are unsure, contact us with your truck details and cover or shell model before ordering.

SENTRY is the entry-level PALADIN option with running-light configurations and 1/8-inch aluminum armor. SHIELD combines 1/8-inch 5052 aluminum armor with full-function LED lighting. ARMOR upgrades to a 14-gauge steel top plate and full-function lighting. ULTRA ARMOR uses heavy-duty 12-gauge steel for our highest level of PALADIN tailgate protection, with specialty lighting options on select applications. All use a carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA lightbox enclosure.

ARMOR is offered with your choice of black textured powder coat or premium polyurea-based bed liner. Both finishes provide a rugged appearance and help protect the steel armor surface against everyday wear and exposure. Available choices are shown in your vehicle-specific product listing.

Use the Year / Make / Model selector on this page to find the PALADIN ARMOR SERIES designed for your truck. Confirm your vehicle’s year, make, model, and factory tailgate configuration, then review the available lighting, finish, and installation options. PALADIN is vehicle-specific rather than universal-fit; do not order a version designed for a different truck.

Yes. PALADIN Truck Armor products are designed and manufactured in the USA by Powershift Manufacturing. Vehicle-specific engineering, precision fabrication, and careful assembly are central to the PALADIN approach.

Shipping is free on orders over $150 within the contiguous 48 United States. Additional charges or restrictions may apply to other destinations. Check the current shipping policy and checkout details for your order.

A paladin is traditionally a champion or protector. The name reflects the purpose of the PALADIN Truck Armor System: vehicle-specific protection for vulnerable truck surfaces, combined with integrated lighting and distinctive design.