Application Guide

NOTE: Loadhandler units have adjustable brackets that belt onto the tops of tailgates, so it is the width of the tailgate (left to right, or Driver Side to Passenger Side) that is important in determining which Loadhandler models will fit your truck.

Bed length and type of cab are not important in determining which Loadhandler model to purchase.

Full-Size (fleetside) tailgate widths range from 61" - 67" and accommodate either the LH2000 or LH3000.

Mid-Size (fleetside) tailgate widths range from 52" - 57" and accommodate the LH2000M.

Step-Side (flair-side or non-fleetside) tailgate widths range 44" - 52" and accommodate only the LH2000M.
Both Full-Size and Mid-Size step-sides take the LH2000M.  The F-150 Super Crew, 2008 and older, (the 2009 and newer Super Crew has regular full-size tailgate) also takes the LH2000M becuase of its tapered tailgate of 52". For Mid-Size step-sides (Ford Ranger, Chevy S-10, etc.), dragsheet widths need to be trimmed 4"-5" inches in order to fit the narrow tailgates. Call 800-580-0791 for details.


LH2000 Buy Now
Universal Full-Size Standard
Fits all Full-Size pickups (except Step-Sides), including 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton and 1-ton

• Chevy Silverado
• Dodge Ram
• Ford F-Series
• GMC Sierra
• Nissan Titan
• Toyota T100/Tundra

Best model for 1/2-ton trucks. Also recommended for light-duty on 3/4- and 1-ton trucks. Does not fit 2008 and older F-150 Super Crew. (The LH2000M does fit 2008 and older F-150 Super Crew.)

EXCEPTIONS: The new "extra-wide" brackets have arrived!  They are designed to fit the following full-size trucks (which have extra-wide tailgates or tailgate caps): 2008 & newer Chevy/GMC 1500 (Silverado & Sierra), and 2008 & newer Dodge Ram 1500 (extra-wide brackets not necessary for 2500 & 3500 trucks, both Chevy/GMC and Dodge).  The extra-wide brackets are special order only.  Call (800) 580-0791.  The extra-wide brackets are free to customers with new Loadhandlers and $15 + $8 shipping and handling (continental U.S. for $8 shipping) for customers with used Loadhandlers.


LH2000M Buy Now
Universal Mid-Size/Compact Standard
Fits all Mid-Size, Compact and all Step-Sides

• Chevy S-10 & Colorado
• Dodge Dakota
• Ford Ranger & F-150 Super Crew
• GMC Sonoma & Canyon
• Honda Ridgeline
• Isuzu
• Mazda
• Mitsubishi Raider
• Nissan Frontier
• Toyota Tacoma

Best model for all Mid-Size trucks.
Also best model for all Step-Sides (both Full-Size and Mid-Size/Compact Step-Sides).  Need to trim dragsheet width (from 42" wide to approx. 37") on mid-size/compact step-sides in order to make room for brackets to attach to narrow tailgate.


LH3000 Buy Now
Universal Full-Size Heavy-Duty
Fits all Full-Size pickups (except Step-Sides and Toyota 2006 and older), including 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton and 1-ton

• Chevy Silverado
• Dodge Ram
• Ford F-Series
• GMC Sierra
• Nissan Titan
• Tundra 2007 & newer

Best model for heavy use on all Full-Size trucks, especially 3/4- and 1-ton trucks. Fits all Full-Size trucks except Step-Sides, F-150 Super Crew and Toyota T100 & Tundra 2006 & older.

The LH3000 is the most suitable Loadhandler for trailer and flat-bed application, although modification by consumer may be required. See Testimonial and Photo Gallery pictures for examples of trailler application. (Please call 1-800-580-0791 for details.)

EXCEPTIONS: The new "extra-wide" brackets have arrived!  They are designed to fit the following full-size 1/2-ton trucks (which have extra-wide tailgates or tailgate caps): 2008 & newer Chevy/GMC 1500 (Silverado & Sierra), and 2008 & newer Dodge Ram 1500 (extra-wide brackets not necessary for 2500 & 3500 trucks, both Chevy/GMC and Dodge).  The extra-wide brackets are special order only.  Call (800) 580-0791.  The extra-wide brackets are free to customers with new Loadhandlers and $15 + $8 shipping and handling (continental U.S. for $8 shipping) for customers with used Loadhandlers.