K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1999)
Truck Bed: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Pick Up Box Reinforcement Installation
Info - Availability of Pickup Box Reinforcement Kits for Toolbox/Rear Window Barrier/Ladder Rack Applications # 01-08-66-005C - (Feb 4, 2005)
Models:
1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado Pickups (New Body Style)
1999-2003 GMC Sierra Pickups (New Body Style)
with Steel Fleetside Pickup Box (RPO E63)
2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Series Crew Cab Pickups with 5'8" Pickup Box
2004-2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Series Crew Cab Pickups with 5'8" Pickup Box
EXCEPT Dual Rear Wheel (RPO R05), Stepside (RPO E62) and Inner Composite (RPO E37) Pickup Boxes
Sales Manager and Service Manager
This bulletin is being revised to add 2004-2005 1500 Series Crew Cab with 5'8" Pickup Box model and change equipment weight capacity information.
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-66-005B (Section 08--Body and Accessories).
Built Prior to the VIN Breakpoints shown.
Pickup box reinforcement kits are available as an accessory for customers who may want to install a cross toolbox, side box, or a ladder rack system.
Important:
The reinforcements must be installed before adding a toolbox or ladder rack system. After the reinforcements have been installed, follow the
instructions supplied with the toolbox/ladder rack system for installation onto the pickup box.
Pickup Box Reinforcement Installation
Use the following service procedure and the applicable kit part number listed below to install the reinforcements.
Cross Toolbox and Rear Window Barrier Applications - Front Reinforcement Installation
Important:
The horizontal surfaces of the reinforcements must be flush to the horizontal surface of the pickup box top rail. Use a clamping tool when
positioning the reinforcements onto the top rail to ensure flushness to the outer panel.
1.
Place the front L-shaped reinforcements into position on the front top of the pickup box. For vehicles equipped with an over the rail bedliner, the
bedliner should be removed with the aid of an assistant prior to installing these reinforcements.
2.
Mark the holes necessary for drilling.
3.
Remove the front reinforcements.
Important:
