Overview
The Go Rhino 8248B is a black truck bed side rail that mounts in stake pockets without drilling. It doubles as a grab handle or an anchor for tie-down straps, and it suits Ford pickups in the ranges listed below.
It fits Ford F-150 pickups from 1997 to 2002 and 2004 to 2014, the 1999 to 2002 F-150 Lightning, the 1999 Ford F-250, and Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks from 1999 to 2005 and 2009 to 2016. A welded steel base plate and glued foam gasket complete the mounting design.
Key features
- Black finish
- No-drill stake pocket mount design
- Welded steel base plate for extra strength and easier installation
- Glued foam mounting gasket that avoids metal contact
- Grab handle and tie-down strap anchor use
- Custom tool box size rails available
Choosing a tool box fit
Tool boxes that mount on bed rails need a rail spacing that matches the box. Measure the box’s mounting points and the truck’s stake pocket layout before buying, because a mismatch can leave the box sitting high or off-center. Pocket layout can differ between truck configurations, so measuring your own bed is more reliable than relying on memory.
A side rail adds a useful point for hooking straps, but it does not replace the bed’s main tie-down points. Use straps rated for the load and route them so they do not rub the paint. Inspect the foam gasket and the stake pockets after heavy use, since worn pockets can let the rail shift under load.
- Measure stake pocket spacing before buying a tool box
- Use rated straps for heavy cargo
- Inspect the foam gasket after heavy use
- Check rail tightness after rough driving
Specifications
| Brand | Go Rhino |
|---|---|
| Part number | 8248B |
| UPC | 619637348401 |
| Product type | Truck bed side rail |
| Finish | Black |
| Mount | No-drill stake pocket |
| Base plate | Welded steel |
| Gasket | Glued foam |
Vehicle fitment
The 8248B fitment list covers Ford F-150 pickups from 1997 to 2002 and 2004 to 2014, the 1999 to 2002 F-150 Lightning, the 1999 Ford F-250, and Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks from 1999 to 2005 and 2009 to 2016.
Ford F-150 model years 2003 and 2015 onward are not on the list, and neither are F-250 and F-350 Super Duty model years 2006 to 2008 or 2017 and later. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
No drilling is required, because the rail mounts in the stake pockets. Check that the rail is secure before attaching tie-down straps to it.
What’s included
Check the package contents against your installation before starting. Custom tool box size rails are available.
