Adding Tailgate Handle to RST

Snuff · August 21, 2019

Thought I would share a picture of the GMC Tailgate Handle on my RST. I ordered it from the GMC Dealer and installed it in 5 minutes. It works great and very useful to this old man.

Wheelguy · August 22, 2019

Nicely done. Simple and nice idea to borrow from Sierra. Lets you plug the stake holes & makes the bed rails more appealing & uniform from cab to tailgate IMO.

Be careful with hard folding tonneaus if that might be next on the menu. The rails are notched to clear that assist handle when folded down in storage position & clamps move towards the cab in some cases.

Edited August 22, 2019 by Wheelguy

JR09country · August 22, 2019

Have a part number? This is a great idea.

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bikoman · September 14, 2019

I've looking for that GMC assist handle everywhere .Do you have the part # and cost please.

Thanks , Bruce

Jricharc · October 1, 2019

Did your truck come with the bed rail caps? Mine didn't have the back two.

Sjordan · October 1, 2019

15 minutes ago, Jricharc said:

Did your truck come with the bed rail caps? Mine didn't have the back two.

A lot of people order those from amazon/ebay as they are not included with the truck.

Wheelguy · October 1, 2019

2 hours ago, Jricharc said:

Did your truck come with the bed rail caps? Mine didn't have the back two.

Those are intentionally left open as they're intended to be used as grab areas when using the steps build into the bumpers (cut outs on each end of the bumper). They're kind of pointless IMO if you happen to have a multipro tailgate & use those steps versus the ones built into the bumper. I bought the caps sold on ebay made by some guy in IN (Schildmeier) & they match & fit perfect.

Edited October 1, 2019 by Wheelguy

Smoothbassman · October 11, 2019

On 8/21/2019 at 7:24 PM, Snuff said:

Thought I would share a picture of the GMC Tailgate Handle on my RST. I ordered it from the GMC Dealer and installed it in 5 minutes. It works great and very useful to this old man.

You have a part number for this?