Sentry Series Starting at $295
PALADIN SENTRY SERIES — REAL ARMOR. CLEAN LED STYLE. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.
Protect your tailgate. Upgrade your truck. Keep it affordable.
The PALADIN SENTRY SERIES Lighted Tailgate Protector™ delivers rugged tailgate protection and distinctive LED styling at an accessible price. Designed for truck owners who want practical protection without the cost of full-function lighting, SENTRY combines a precision-fit 1/8-inch 5052 aluminum armor plate with integrated red running lights.
PROTECTION WHERE YOUR TRUCK TAKES THE HIT
The upper edge of your tailgate is vulnerable to dents, scratches, and everyday loading damage. SENTRY adds a durable aluminum armor plate over the factory tailgate cap, helping protect this high-contact area while giving your truck a bold, finished appearance.
CLEAN, UNDERSTATED LED ILLUMINATION
The PALADIN SENTRY red running-light bar delivers a clean, understated nighttime appearance. SENTRY is available with running-light illumination only.
WANT MORE? UPGRADE TO SHIELD. For additional lighting functions or an illuminated company name or logo with the optional INSIGNIA Lightbar, explore the PALADIN SHIELD Series. SHIELD also offers full-function lighting with sequential turn signals, brake lights, and reverse illumination.
ENGINEERED FOR YOUR TRUCK
REAL PROTECTION. CLEAN LED STYLE. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.
Serious tailgate protection doesn't have to come with a premium price. SENTRY combines rugged aluminum armor with sleek LED running lights for truck owners who want lasting protection, distinctive style, and outstanding value.
Select your year, make, and model to find the SENTRY SERIES protector designed for your vehicle.
PROTECTION WITHOUT THE PREMIUM PRICE
SENTRY makes genuine PALADIN tailgate protection accessible. Get rugged aluminum armor, distinctive LED styling, and a precision-fit design without paying for lighting functions you don't need.
1/8-INCH ALUMINUM ARMOR
Your tailgate takes a beating from loading, unloading, and everyday work. SENTRY's precision-cut 5052 aluminum armor plate helps protect the vulnerable upper edge against dents, scratches, and damage.
RUNNING-LIGHT ILLUMINATION
Give your truck a distinctive nighttime signature with sleek red LED running lights. SENTRY is the streamlined running-light configuration. For illuminated company branding, explore the INSIGNIA upgrade in the SHIELD Series.
BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE
A weather-resistant, carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA lightbox and rugged black textured powder-coat finish help SENTRY stand up to everyday driving, work, and changing weather conditions.
SENTRY RUNNING LIGHTBAR
Clean styling. Distinctive illumination. Exceptional value.
The SENTRY lightbar adds a sleek red LED accent across your tailgate, giving your truck a distinctive nighttime appearance without the cost of full-function lighting.
Choose standard nighttime running-light operation or the available full-time running-light configuration.
UPGRADE TO SHIELD FOR INSIGNIA CUSTOM BRANDING
Your truck. Your brand. Your statement.
Want your authorized company name or logo illuminated on the tailgate? INSIGNIA custom branding is available on PALADIN SHIELD and higher series, not SENTRY. Explore the PALADIN SHIELD Series for the upgrade.
Custom branding uses running-light illumination. You must have permission to use any submitted name or logo.
Your truck's factory tailgate cap wasn't designed to take years of loading, unloading, and everyday abuse. Scratches, dents, cracked plastic, and damaged tailgate edges can leave your truck looking worn long before its time.
The PALADIN SENTRY SERIES adds rugged 1/8-inch aluminum armor over this vulnerable area, helping protect your tailgate from everyday damage while delivering a bold, finished look.
Protect the tailgate you have—before the damage is done.
The PALADIN SENTRY SERIES Lighted Tailgate Protector™ brings together rugged aluminum armor and sleek LED running lights in one precision-fit upgrade. Protect your truck's vulnerable upper tailgate edge from everyday wear while giving it a distinctive, custom appearance that stands out day or night.
Built for protection. Designed to be noticed. Priced to make sense.
Your truck deserves more than a factory plastic tailgate cap. The PALADIN SENTRY SERIES transforms a vulnerable, often-overlooked area into a bold finishing detail.
With precision-fit aluminum armor, a rugged black textured finish, and distinctive red LED running lights, SENTRY delivers a custom appearance without sacrificing practical protection.
A tougher tailgate. A cleaner look. A truck that stands apart.
1/8-INCH ALUMINUM ARMOR
Precision-cut 5052 aluminum armor helps shield the vulnerable upper tailgate edge from dents, scratches, and everyday loading damage.
PRECISION VEHICLE FIT
Engineered for vehicle-specific applications using precision manufacturing techniques to follow the contours of your truck's tailgate.
BLACK TEXTURED POWDER COAT
A rugged black textured powder-coat finish provides durable surface protection and a clean, factory-inspired appearance.
IMPACT-RESISTANT SMOKED LENS
A durable smoked acrylic lens protects the integrated LED lightbar while maintaining a sleek, understated appearance when the lights are off.
SENTRY RUNNING-LIGHT SYSTEM
SENTRY provides distinctive red LED running-light illumination only. For optional INSIGNIA custom branding or full-function signaling, upgrade to the SHIELD Series.
CARBON-FIBER-REINFORCED ASA LIGHTBOX
A weather-resistant, carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA enclosure provides a durable housing for the integrated LED lighting system.
Engineered for lasting protection and distinctive LED styling, the PALADIN SENTRY SERIES combines precision-fit aluminum armor with durable, weather-resistant construction. Review the specifications below and select your truck to confirm vehicle-specific fitment and installation requirements.
Rugged 1/8-Inch Aluminum Tailgate Armor
Durable Black Textured Powder-Coat Finish
Distinctive Red LED Running-Light Illumination
Upgrade to SHIELD for INSIGNIA Custom Branding
Weather-Resistant Construction
Precision Vehicle-Specific Fitment
Installation Kit and Detailed Instructions Included
1/8" 5052 aluminum
Black textured powder coat
SENTRY running lights only
Impact-resistant smoked acrylic
Carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA
Vehicle-specific installation kit and instructions
Vehicle-specific connections; optional Quick-Connect harness where available
From affordable aluminum tailgate armor to heavy-duty steel protection and advanced LED lighting, the PALADIN Truck Armor System™ offers solutions for different trucks, budgets, and working conditions.
Compare SENTRY, SHIELD, ARMOR, and ULTRA ARMOR below to find the right balance of protection, lighting, and value.
Discover REVEAL for front bed rail protection and integrated truck bed illumination.
*Tonneau-cover compatibility varies by product, cover design, and installation. Check the product-specific compatibility information before ordering. Some installations may require adjustment.
$395
$470
$545
$655
$335
Everyday Style & Visibility
Everyday Protection & Full-Function Lighting
Upgraded Steel Protection
Maximum Steel Protection & Demanding Work
Front Bed Rail Protection & Bed Lighting
1/8" 5052 Aluminum
1/8" 5052 Aluminum
14 Gauge Steel
12 Gauge Steel
Rugged 1/8" Aluminum, 14-Gauge Steel, or 12-Gauge Steel Armor Plate
Black Textured Powder Coat
Black Textured Powder Coat or Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner
Black Textured Powder Coat or Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner
Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner
Black Textured Powder Coat or Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
*Most covers - However not compatible with fold-up or roll-up covers.
Running-Light Configuration
Full-Function LED — Sequential Turns, Brake, Running & Reverse
Full-Function LED — Sequential Turns, Brake, Running & Reverse
Full-Function LED — Sequential Turns, Brake, Running & Reverse; Specialty Lighting Options
Bright White 6000K LED Bed Illumination
Not available on SENTRY. Upgrade to SHIELD.
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only
Easy Installation with Detailed Instructions
Easy Installation with Detailed Instructions
Easy Installation with Detailed Instructions
Easy Installation with Detailed Instructions
Easy Installation with Detailed Instructions
Installation Kit (Included)
Full Harness and Installation Kit (Included)
Full Harness and Installation Kit (Included)
Full Harness and Installation Kit (Included)
Installation Kit (Included)
Your truck deserves protection that fits. Select your year, make, and model below to find the PALADIN SENTRY SERIES engineered for your tailgate.
Precision-fit aluminum armor. Distinctive LED running lights. Starting at $335.
WANT MORE FROM YOUR LIGHTING?
Love the protection and styling of SENTRY but want more lighting functionality? PALADIN SHIELD SERIES takes your tailgate upgrade further with integrated sequential turn signals, hazard lights, brake lights, running lights, and reverse illumination.
Built with the same rugged 1/8-inch 5052 aluminum armor plate, SHIELD delivers the protection you want with the full-function lighting you need.
Same aluminum armor. More lighting capability
Every PALADIN Tailgate Protector begins with precision 3D scanning to capture the unique contours and dimensions of each supported truck tailgate.
Using advanced digital design and precision laser-cutting technology, Powershift Manufacturing engineers vehicle-specific armor components that follow the factory tailgate profile for a clean, integrated fit.
Engineered for your truck. Built to protect it.
What makes the PALADIN SENTRY SERIES different?
SENTRY is the most affordable PALADIN tailgate armor option. It pairs 1/8-inch aluminum protection with a clean running-light-only LED design.
Does SENTRY include sequential turn signals, brake lights, or reverse lights?
No. SENTRY uses running lights only. For full-function lighting—including sequential turn signals, hazards, brake lights, and reverse lights—choose SHIELD, ARMOR, or ULTRA ARMOR.
Can I upgrade to INSIGNIA custom branding?
Yes, by choosing the PALADIN SHIELD Series or higher. INSIGNIA is not offered on SENTRY. The optional INSIGNIA running-light bar illuminates an authorized company name or logo. You must have the rights to use any submitted branding. Explore SHIELD.
What materials and finish does SENTRY use?
SENTRY features a 1/8-inch 5052 aluminum top plate, carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA lightbox, and black textured powder coat.
Can I upgrade to full-function lighting later?
SENTRY is offered as a running-light configuration. If you need full-function signaling, select a SHIELD, ARMOR, or ULTRA ARMOR product configured for your truck.
How do I find the right PALADIN for my truck?
Use the FIND YOUR TRUCK selector to choose your vehicle's year, make, and model, then confirm the correct tailgate configuration and product options before ordering.
How is PALADIN installed?
PALADIN is designed for vehicle-specific installation over the factory tailgate cap or trim. Mounting hardware and instructions are supplied for the applicable configuration; follow the instructions for your truck.
Will PALADIN work with a tonneau cover or camper shell?
PALADIN is designed to work with many tonneau covers and camper shells, but clearance depends on the truck and cover design. Check fitment and clearance for your particular combination before ordering.
Does PALADIN fit Chevrolet Multi-Flex and GMC MultiPro tailgates?
PALADIN offers configurations for supported standard and Multi-Flex/MultiPro tailgates. Select the correct tailgate design through the vehicle-specific buying process; do not assume one version fits both.
What about Ford's integrated tailgate step?
Supported Ford tailgate-step configurations use vehicle-specific designs. Select your exact truck and confirm the step-tailgate option where offered.
How does PALADIN connect to my truck?
Electrical connections and available Quick-Connect harnesses vary by vehicle. Review the specific product's wiring requirements and available adapters for your truck.
What is the difference between SENTRY, SHIELD, ARMOR, and ULTRA ARMOR?
SENTRY offers 1/8-inch aluminum armor with running-light illumination. SHIELD pairs 1/8-inch aluminum armor with full-function lighting. ARMOR upgrades to 14-gauge steel, while ULTRA ARMOR uses heavy-duty 12-gauge steel. All PALADIN lightbox enclosures use carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA.
Who manufactures PALADIN?
PALADIN is manufactured by Powershift Manufacturing and sold through TRUCKED UP, the retail destination for PALADIN and other truck products.
How much is shipping?
Shipping costs and delivery options are calculated for your order during checkout. Review the shipping information displayed for your destination before completing your purchase.
What does PALADIN mean?
A paladin is a trusted protector. The name reflects the purpose of the PALADIN Truck Armor System: engineered protection and distinctive design for hardworking trucks.
COMPLETE YOUR TRUCK BED PROTECTION
You've protected your tailgate. Now protect the front of your truck bed.
Pair your PALADIN SENTRY with the PALADIN REVEAL SERIES — rugged front bed rail armor with integrated, brilliant white LED lighting that illuminates your cargo area when you need it most.
Two vulnerable areas. Two purpose-built solutions. One protected truck.
PROTECTION MEETS ILLUMINATION
Protect the vulnerable front bed rail while lighting the cargo area with an integrated white LED bar.
CHOOSE YOUR ARMOR
Available protection levels include 1/8-inch 5052 aluminum, 14-gauge steel, and heavy-duty 12-gauge steel.
LIGHT UP THE TRUCK BED
Bright 6000K white LEDs help you find tools, organize cargo, and work after dark.
BUILT FOR THE LONG HAUL
Precision-engineered metal armor, a durable carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA lightbar enclosure, and available protective finishes combine rugged construction with a clean, integrated appearance.
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