Turn your work trucks’ tailgates into a statement of uncompromising strength with the PSM PALADIN Heavy Duty Lighted Tailgate Protector™.
Built with a 12-gauge steel armor top plate, it’s engineered for commercial and industrial pickup trucks that take abuse every day. Protects tailgate tops from impacts, dents, and costly damage while delivering integrated LED illumination for increased jobsite visibility, safety, and professional presence.
Your truck represents your name, your brand, and your reputation everywhere it goes. Unfortunately, lightweight aluminum tailgates and factory caps aren’t built to protect that image. Upgrade to PALADIN Heavy-Duty Tailgate Protectors and keep your investment protected, professional, and looking its best on every job and every mile.
Choose your Year/Make/Model:
PALADIN Tailgate Protectors are precision engineered to fit your truck's tailgate perfectly with simple 30 minute fitting and plug-n-play wiring.
Ford / Chevy / GMC / RAM / Toyota
Choose your level of protection:
The PALADIN top plate is available in:
Protect your thin aluminum tailgate from dings, dents, and drops. Plus hide those faded and cracked OEM plastic toppers.
Choose your lightbar:
Finish:
The ULTRA ARMOR Series has a premium polyurea-based bed liner coat to withstand daily punishment and still look great!
SENTRY, SHIELD, and ARMOR SERIES are also available in black textured powder coat.
Contact the Fleet Sales Team:
Phone: 801.854.7784
Email: info@powershiftmanufacturing.com
Or, use the Contact Form below.
Reduce damage, downtime, and replacement costs with the PSMPALADIN Heavy Duty Lighted Tailgate Protector™, engineered for fleet-operated pickup trucks. Built with12-gauge steel armor top plate, it withstands daily loading abuse, impacts, and harsh jobsite conditions. Integrated LED lighting improves rear visibility and safety while delivering a uniform, professional appearance across your fleet.
SENTRY LIGHTBAR OPTION
The PSM PALADIN – SENTRY SERIES is our value priced entry-level tailgate protector and features a bright red running light or an optional full-time running light.
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.
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR OPTION
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.
PSM designs rugged, long-lasting tailgate protectors for every type of truck owner—from daily drivers and off-road enthusiasts to heavy-duty commercial fleets.
When you need maximum protection and nearly indestructible industrial strength, PSM has your tailgate covered.
Upgrade your truck with the rugged, long-lasting PSM PALADIN LED Tailgate Protector.
ULTRA ARMOR SERIES – Built with a tough 12-gauge steel armor plate, it shields your tailgate from the hazards of the job site. A weather-proof carbon fiber reinforced delivers ruggedly reliable LED performance in any condition.
Add to that the toughest finish we could engineer. The ULTRA Armor features the toughest and most durable polyurea bed liner we coiuld find! The ULTRA ARMOR will outlast any truck it is installed on!
Top Armor Plate
12-gauge Steel Armor Plate
Finish
Premiun Polyurea-based Bed Liner
Light Bar
Full Function: Turn Signals, Brake, Running, and Reverse. Plus Optional Special Function Lightbars for construction, utilities, and industrial applications.
INSIGNIA Lightbar: Company Branded with Full Time Running Lights.
Specialty Lightbars: Solutions for Commercial\Utility, LEO, and EMS
Light Box Structure
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Lens
Impact Resistant Smoked Acrylic
Installation
Easy 30 minute
Wiring
Plug-and Play Adapter Harness and FUll Installation Kit
Light Bar Options
Signal / Recon / Alert
PALADIN versions come in aluminum or steel protective armor plate and your choice of protective finishes.
* All top plates work well with tonneau covers tested. Some adjustment may be necessary.
$335
$450
$450
$525
Everyday Use
Everyday Use
Heavier Duty Use
Heavy Duty Use
1/8" 5052 Aluminum
1/8" 5052 Aluminum
14 Gauge Steel
12 Gauge Steel
Black Textured Powder Coat
Black Textured Powder Coat or Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner
Black Textured Powder Coat or Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner
Special Premium Polyurea-Based Bed Liner
Running Lights Only
Full Function - Turn Signals, Brake, Running, and Reverse
Full Function - Turn Signals, Brake, Running, and Reverse
Full Function - Turn Signals, Brake, Running, and Reverse. Plus Optional Special Function Lightbars.
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only
INSIGNIA LIGHTBAR - Company Branding / Running Lights Only
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ASA
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)
Engineered for demanding commercial applications, the PSM PALADIN Heavy Duty Lighted Tailgate Protector™ delivers 12-gauge steel armor protection where work trucks take the most abuse.
Designed to withstand impacts, loading damage, and harsh environments, it safeguards tailgate tops while integrated LED lighting enhances visibility and safety - on the jobsite, on the road, and after hours.
Upgrade your fleet with the PSM PALADIN Heavy Duty Lighted Tailgate Protector™, purpose-built for commercial and industrial pickup trucks. Featuring 12-gauge steel heavy-duty armor, this protector defends against daily jobsite punishment, reducing downtime and repair costs.
Integrated LED lighting improves rear visibility and safety while projecting a rugged, professional image your brand can stand behind.
Let us know your needs and the size and composition of your fleet and our Fleet Sales Team will work to put together a full protection package customized for your business.
Why do I need a PSM PALADIN Tailgate Protector™?
PROTECTION. SAFETY. STYLE
The PSM PALADIN Tailgate Protector™ delivers all three - and solves the biggest problems with today’s lightweight aluminum tailgates.
Protection: Modern tailgates weren’t built for the daily abuse trucks actually take. That’s why so many trucks on the road have dented top edges, cracked ABS caps, or missing trim.
The PSM PALADIN Tailgate Protector™gives your truck a rugged aluminum armor plate combined with a long-lasting LED bar protected behind an impact-resistant, weatherproof acrylic lens.
It replaces flimsy factory materials with real protection that lasts.
Safety: Your truck can become a hole in the dark between roof line and rear bumper after dark.The PSM PALADIN Tailgate Protector™fills this “dark zone” with 1,000+ high-intensity LEDs, dramatically increasing your visibility to other drivers in all weather conditions.
Style - The Cool Factor: Let’s be honest - it looks incredible. The PSM PALADIN Tailgate Protector™ adds a bold, custom, performance-inspired look to your truck’s rear end. It’s functional. It’s premium. And it turns heads day or night.
How Does the PSM PALADIN Tailgate Protector™ Attach to the Tailgate?
Installation is quick, clean, and secure - you’ll be ready to roll before your coffee cools.
The PSM PALADIN Tailgate Protector™ mounts directly over your stock tailgate cap and instantly upgrades both protection and visibility.
It installs using two premium 3M VHB™ adhesive strips along the top edge, paired with four black anodized stainless-steel self-tapping screws positioned on the inside of the tailgate for a hidden, factory-finish look.
How does it work with STANDARD tailgates VS MULTI-FLEX tailgates (Chevy / GMC)?
STANDARD Tailgates: Come in one peice with a single light bar and feature sequential turn signals in amber or red depending on light bar selected.
MULTI-FLEX Tailgates: Come in three pieces with three lighted sections. Wiring is a little more complex but designed to still be plug-n-play. Turn signals are not sequential but are standard flashing type that flash in sync with the OEM taillights.
How does it work with FORD step tailgates?
Ford tailgates with the extracting tailgate come in a large single top plate the covers the majority of the tailgate with a precision laser cut out for a second piece that fits over the step section.
What is the Difference Between the EVERYDAY versions and the HEAVY DUTY versions?
The only difference between the two versions is the thickness and composition of the the armor top plate.
The SENTRY and SHIELD SERIES feature a 1/8" aluminum top plate .
The ARMOR SERIES upgrades this to 14-gauge steel.
The ULTRA ARMOR is the heaveiest and toughest of all and boats a 12-gauge heavy steel plate.
Does the PSM PALADIN Work with Camper Shells and Tonneau Covers?
Yes- the Standard Armor (1/8") aluminum plate models have been successfully tested with many popular shells and tonneau covers as long as they do not extend over the back of the tailgate.
How Does the Wiring Work?
There are two simple wiring options for connecting the PSM PALADIN LED Tailgate Protector light bar:
Most Pre-2019 Trucks
For a clean, permanent, and professional installation, use the included PSM PALADIN Universal Quick-Connect Adapter Harness. This Dual 7-Pin to 4-Pin splitter with integrated reverse-wire extension provides a low-profile, nearly hidden wiring solution - and preserves full use of your factory 7-pin and 4-pin trailer connection
Most Trucks 2019-Newer. (With Trailer Monitoring Systems)
For newer trucks especially with Trailer Monitoring Systems we include a PALADIN Universal Quick-Connect Adapter Harness that wires into the OEM taillight wiring harness. This avoids the trailer wiring and the Trailer Monitor Systems altogether so there is no conflict nor warning messages.
How Much Does Shipping Cost?
Shipping is FREE for all orders over $150*.
* Lower US 48-states
What is a PALADIN?
A paladin (pa·luh·dn) is a heroic, chivalrous warrior who fights for a cause.
Your truck is one of your greatest possessions...a cause we think is worth fighting for!
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