Putco 73-88 GMC Full-Size (73-91 Crew Cab) Tailgate Guards

Exterior parts and accessories cover the full spectrum of exterior upgrades that improve how a vehicle looks, functions, and handles real-world conditions, from bumpers, grilles, and fenders that define the front-end character to side mirrors, running boards, mud flaps, and tonneau covers that serve practical roles in daily use and hauling. This category is the starting point for truck and SUV owners who want to expand capability and style simultaneously, adding body armor for trail protection, lighting upgrades for night driving, bed accessories for hauling, and appearance upgrades that reflect the owner's personal build direction. Sport car and performance vehicle owners browse exterior parts for body kits, lips, spoilers, diffusers, and carbon fiber panels from Anderson Composites, APR Performance, and Seibon that complete an aggressive build theme. The breadth of exterior accessories available means that virtually every exterior surface of a car, truck, or SUV can be upgraded wi...

Exterior styling upgrades transform the visual character of cars, trucks, and SUVs through body kits, spoilers, front splitters, rear diffusers, side skirts, carbon fiber hood replacements, and badge or emblem customizations that range from subtle visual edits to complete aggressive restylings. Performance builds on Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Dodge Charger and Challenger, Dodge Durango Hellcat, Ram TRX, Chevrolet Corvette, and Camaro platforms have a deep ecosystem of vehicle-specific exterior styling components from Black Ops Auto Works, Anderson Composites, APR Performance, Seibon Carbon, Exotic Innovations, and Rebadge Design Graphics. Carbon fiber exterior components including hoods, trunks, fenders, and front lips provide genuine weight reduction alongside a premium visual statement, while ABS plastic and fiberglass alternatives serve show and street builds where weight savings are secondary to appearance. Properly matched exterior styling parts produce a cohesive, purpose-...

Exterior trim upgrades cover the badges, emblems, mirror covers, grille overlays, carbon fiber accents, and tailgate hardware that define the finishing details on performance trucks, muscle cars, and SUV builds where the mechanical foundation is already strong and the remaining step is visual precision. Factory chrome badges, plastic mirror covers, and generic emblems are the most commonly replaced exterior trim items because they are the most visible elements at normal viewing distance and the least expensive to upgrade relative to their visual impact. Exotic Innovations, Rebadge Design Graphics, and Anderson Composites produce vehicle-specific trim components for Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Ram TRX and RHO, Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat and SRT, Dodge Durango, and Ram 1500 that match factory panel geometry and mounting hardware exactly. A consistent exterior trim theme executed in matched materials, finishes, and proportions conveys the same level of craftsmanship as the...

Putco Inc. is a 50-year-old designer, distributor, and manufacturer of top-tier automotive and truck accessories. Renowned across various industries, we are recognized for our leadership in innovation and our ability to bring groundbreaking products to life. Our Commitment to Quality Every Putco-branded product embodies our unique values and culture. When you choose a product that carries our name, you can be assured of: High quality Custom fit Innovative design Uniqueness   State-of-the-Art Facility Our 140,000 Sq. Ft. facility located in Des Moines, Iowa, features: 15,000 Sq. Ft. dedicated to product research and design A fully equipped R&D department with top-tier design software and machinery A fleet of in-house vehicles for comprehensive product testing Collaborations with local dealers to ensure proper fitment across all makes and models   Manufacturing Excellence Our 60,000 Sq. Ft. manufacturing space is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, enabling us to: Supp...