{"product_id":"backrack-bed-side-rails-15-26-ford-f150-5-5-bed-55523","title":"BACKRACK Bed Side Rails | 15-26 Ford F-150 5.5' Bed (55523)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBACKRACK Heavy-Duty Steel Bed Side Rails for 2015-2026 Ford F-150 (5.5ft Short Bed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BACKRACK 55523 Steel Bed Side Rails deliver full-length upper bed rail protection and robust load-securing tie-down functionality tailored specifically for 2015–2026 Ford F-150 pickup trucks with a 5.5-foot short bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause carrying tools, ladders, and overland gear exposes bed rail caps to high-impact denting and severe winter weather elements, these side rails are engineered from heavy-duty 12-gauge steel finished in an electrostatically applied black powder coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomotive cargo integration specialists emphasize that full-length bed side rails distribute payload strap tension across the entire length of the bed box, preventing localized aluminum rail flex while protecting original body caps against costly scratches and rust-inducing chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBACKRACK Bed Side Rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Part Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBed Length Fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 Foot Short Bed (66 Inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty 12-Gauge Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective Black Powdercoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo-Drill (Attaches to factory bed rail stake pockets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTie-Down Functionality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-length rail structure serves as multi-point cargo tie-down anchor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToolbox Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot compatible with crossover toolboxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Year Manufacturer Warranty on Workmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord F-150:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickup Truck (5.5' Bed Box \/ Styleside) – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord F-150 Lightning:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-Electric Pickup Truck (5.5' Bed Box) – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for 5.5-foot short bed models. Installs directly into factory stake pockets. Incompatible with cross-bed toolboxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts directly into factory Ford F-150 stake pockets for a fast, bolt-secured, no-drill installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a continuous top-rail anchor system for securing ratchet straps, cargo nets, and ropes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured base plates preserve the clean profile of factory plastic bed rail caps while shielding them from impact damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered in accordance with SEMA aftermarket quality standards for exact OE bed rail alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these side rails fit an F-150 with a 6.5-foot bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the BACKRACK 55523 is specifically sized for 5.5-foot short beds. 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