Overview
The Go Rhino 8248C is a chrome truck bed side rail for listed Ford F-150, F-150 Lightning, F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks. It mounts without drilling in the bed’s stake pockets, gives the bed sides a polished look, and works as a grab handle or an anchor for tie-down straps.
The rail sits on a welded steel base plate, and a glued foam mounting gasket keeps the rail’s metal from touching the bed directly. Go Rhino also offers custom tool box size rails for owners who need a different fit.
Key features
- Chrome finish for the bed sides
- No-drill stake pocket mount design
- Welded steel base plate for added strength and easier installation
- Glued foam mounting gasket that avoids metal contact
- Usable as a grab handle or to secure tie-down straps
- Custom tool box size rails available
- Chrome finish backed by a 5 year warranty
Keeping the bed sides bright
Chrome bed rails are exposed to water, road grime and the occasional bump from cargo. Washing them with plain water and a soft mitt removes most buildup, and a dedicated chrome polish can restore shine when haze appears. Keep abrasive materials away from the finish, since even light scouring can dull the surface.
Check the mounting area as part of routine care. The foam gasket should stay flat between the base plate and the bed, and any gap is a sign the rail may need to be remounted. Look for chips in the bed paint near the stake pockets, because bare metal there can rust if left unattended.
- Wash with plain water and a soft mitt
- Use chrome polish to remove haze
- Keep abrasives away from the finish
- Inspect the gasket and mounting area
Specifications
| Brand | Go Rhino |
|---|---|
| Part number | 8248C |
| UPC | 70000557730 |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Mount type | No-drill stake pocket |
| Base | Welded steel base plate |
| Mounting gasket | Glued foam |
| Warranty | 5 year, chrome finish |
Vehicle fitment
Listed fitment for the 8248C covers these Ford trucks:
- 1997–2002 and 2004–2014 Ford F-150 (Base, FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT)
- 1999–2002 Ford F-150 Lightning
- 1999 Ford F-250 (Base, Lariat, XL, XLT)
- 1999–2005 and 2009–2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Cabela’s, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT)
- 1999–2005 and 2009–2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty (Cabela’s, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT)
Model years outside these ranges are not covered, including the 2003 F-150 and 2015 and later F-150 trucks. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Because the 8248C uses the bed’s stake pockets, no holes are drilled in the truck. Keep the foam gasket between the base plate and the bed, since it is what keeps the metal parts apart.
