Putco 14-18 Chevy Silverado 1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 – 5.8ft (Short Bed) Venture TEC Rack

Putco 14-18 Chevy Silverado 1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 - 5.8ft (Short Bed) Venture TEC Rack (Part #184000)A Rack That Actually Works For Work And Play You need a bed rack. Maybe you haul ladders. Maybe you carry kayaks. Maybe you are building an overland rig. You need something strong, versatile, and easy to install.This is the Putco Venture TEC Modular Cargo Rack. Part #184000. Fits 2014 to 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 with the 5.8-foot short bed.Putco makes good stuff. The Venture TEC is their modular cargo system. Built from lightweight but strong 6061-T6 aluminum . No rust. No corrosion. Just a durable black powder coat finish .What Is The TEC Channel System? The patent-pending TEC channel system runs along the entire rack. It gives you endless mounting options . Tie-downs. Hand grips. Light bars. Cargo boxes. Anything with T-slot hardware. You can change your setup in minutes.The hollow tubing lets you run wiring inside the rack . No exposed wires. Clean look. Good for light bars and other accessories.Easy No-Drill Install The rack mounts into your truck's stake pockets. No drilling. No cutting. No permanent modifications . It is a straightforward bolt-on installation . Uses existing holes.Strength And Durability Putco engineered this rack using CNC 7-axis bending to match your truck's cab contour . It has a tie-down strength of 500 lbs . Static capacity is 1,000 lbs, with 600 lbs dynamic and 300 lbs off-road dynamic . Strong enough for most gear and cargo.The rack also works with most inside-the-bed-rail-mounted tonneau covers . You do not have to choose between a tonneau and a rack.Features & Benefits6061-T6 Aluminum Construction: Strong. Lightweight. Corrosion-resistant .Black Powder Coat Finish: Durable. Good looking .TEC Channel System: Endless mounting options. Sliding T-slot hardware .Pass-Through Channel: Clean wiring routing for lights and accessories .No-Drill Installation: Mounts into factory stake pockets .500 Lb Tie-Down Strength: Holds your gear securely .CNC 7-Axis Bending: Matches your truck's cab contour perfectly .Tonneau Cover Compatible: Works with most inside-bed-rail mounted roll-up covers .Made In The USA: Designed and manufactured in Des Moines, IA .Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by Putco .Vehicle Fitment Exact fit for:2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5.8ft short bed) 2014-2018 GMC Sierra 1500 (5.8ft short bed)  Does NOT fit:Long beds or 6.5ft beds2019 models (check for newer fitment)Sierra/Silverado HD modelsWhat Is In The Box? Venture TEC rack. Mounting hardware. Stake pocket brackets. Instructions.FAQ Is this rack easy to install?  Yes. It mounts into the factory stake pockets . No drilling required. The installation guide shows the process of using rubber bands to hold threaded plates, lowering brackets into stake pockets, and securing with bolts .Can I use a tonneau cover with this rack?  Yes. The rack is designed to work with most inside-the-bed-rail-mounted roll-up tonneau covers . What is the weight capacity of this rack? The rack has a 500 lb tie-down strength . Static capacity is 1,000 lbs, with 600 lbs dynamic and 300 lbs off-road dynamic .Can I mount a rooftop tent on this rack? Yes. With the addition of crossbars, the rack can support rooftop tents and other overland gear .Does this rack work with all accessories? The TEC channel system is compatible with all Putco TEC accessories, as well as other T-slot accessories from brands like Yakima and Thule .