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Application Guide

Loadhandler units have adjustable brackets that belt onto the tops of tailgates. 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.
Below are generalized charts in determining which series is best suited for your truck use:

 

Loadhandler Widths (in.)
3000
Pro
2200
Full
2200M
Mid
Truck Type
Tail Gate
Width
LH3000
Pro
LH2200
Full
LH2200M
Mid
Roller Bar
68″
68″
60″
Full Size
(fleetside)
61″-67″
Yes
Yes
Dragsheet
50″
50″
42″
Mid Size
(fleetside)
52″-57″
Yes
Tailgate Minimum
60″
60″
NOTE 1
Step Side
(all types)
44″-52″
Yes

NOTE 1:
On most Step-Sides, the 42″ dragsheet width needs to be trimmed 4″-5″ in order to fit the narrow tailgates.

LH3000 & LH2200 Full Size Series
Universal Full-Size 3000 Commercial & 2200 Standard Series
Fits Full-Size pickups (except Step-Sides), including most 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton and 1-ton
  • Chevy Silverado
  • Dodge Ram
  • Ford F-Series
  • GMC Sierra
  • Nissan Titan
  • Toyota T100 and Tundra
Best model for 1/2-ton trucks. Also recommended for light-duty on 3/4- and 1-ton trucks. Does not fit some 2008 and older F-150 Super Crews. Please measure width of your  tailgate.  Tailgate should be at least 61″ across to use the LH3000 or LH2200 models.
LH2200M Mid Size Series
Universal Mid-Size/Compact Standard
Fits all Mid-Size, Compact and all Step-Sides
  • Chevy S-10
  • Chevy Colorado
  • Dodge Dakota
  • Ford Ranger
  • F-150 Super Crew
  • GMC Sonoma
  • GMC 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 including Full-Size and Mid-Size/Compact Step-Sides. You may 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.
WIDE TAIL GATE EXCEPTIONS for LH2200M MidSize (MIDSIZE):
“Extra-wide” brackets are required for any tailgate which is thicker than 4″ at each end of the tailgate where the brackets attach.  This is only for a few, newer model trucks that now come with a very wide tailgate cap or spoiler.  The extra-wide brackets open to a maximum of 6″ inches wide; our regular brackets open to 4″ inches maximum.  Following are mid-size trucks that “probably” need the extra-wide bracketing:  Newer models in the Toyota Tacoma, Honda Ridgeline, & Nissan Frontier.
Newer truck model owners must measure their own tailgate widths, on the far-right and far-left sides of the tailgate, or tailgate cap, where the Loadhandler unit attaches.  If your tailgate cap is thicker/wider than 4″ at this outside part of the tailgate, then wide brackets are needed.
The extra-wide brackets are special order only. Call (800) 580-0791. The extra-wide brackets can be swapped out at no cost on our LH2200m if ordered directly from us or with notification from our distributor when ordered & before your order is shipped.  Brackets which are not requested at the time of your original order & before your unit has shipped will cost $7.50 each ($15) + shipping (to the continental U.S.).

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