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You need a bed rack. Maybe you haul ladders. Maybe you carry kayaks. Maybe you are building an overland rig. You need something strong, versatile, and easy to install.This is the Putco Venture TEC Modular Cargo Rack. Part #184000. Fits 2014 to 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 with the 5.8-foot short bed.Putco makes good stuff. The Venture TEC is their modular cargo system. Built from lightweight but strong 6061-T6 aluminum . No rust. No corrosion. Just a durable black powder coat finish .
What Is The TEC Channel System?
The patent-pending TEC channel system runs along the entire rack. It gives you endless mounting options . Tie-downs. Hand grips. Light bars. Cargo boxes. Anything with T-slot hardware. You can change your setup in minutes.The hollow tubing lets you run wiring inside the rack . No exposed wires. Clean look. Good for light bars and other accessories.
Easy No-Drill Install
The rack mounts into your truck's stake pockets. No drilling. No cutting. No permanent modifications . It is a straightforward bolt-on installation . Uses existing holes.
Strength And Durability
Putco engineered this rack using CNC 7-axis bending to match your truck's cab contour . It has a tie-down strength of 500 lbs . Static capacity is 1,000 lbs, with 600 lbs dynamic and 300 lbs off-road dynamic . Strong enough for most gear and cargo.The rack also works with most inside-the-bed-rail-mounted tonneau covers . You do not have to choose between a tonneau and a rack.
Yes. It mounts into the factory stake pockets . No drilling required. The installation guide shows the process of using rubber bands to hold threaded plates, lowering brackets into stake pockets, and securing with bolts .
Can I use a tonneau cover with this rack?
Yes. The rack is designed to work with most inside-the-bed-rail-mounted roll-up tonneau covers .
What is the weight capacity of this rack?
The rack has a 500 lb tie-down strength . Static capacity is 1,000 lbs, with 600 lbs dynamic and 300 lbs off-road dynamic .
Can I mount a rooftop tent on this rack?
Yes. With the addition of crossbars, the rack can support rooftop tents and other overland gear .
Does this rack work with all accessories?
The TEC channel system is compatible with all Putco TEC accessories, as well as other T-slot accessories from brands like Yakima and Thule .
2 reviews for Putco 14-18 Chevy Silverado 1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 – 5.8ft (Short Bed) Venture TEC Rack
Rated 5 out of 5
Richard Echlin –
Perfect short-bed fit on my Sierra. the Venture Tec rack is versatile and the crossbars adjust easily. Great value for the build quality.
Rated 5 out of 5
Alec Gonzalez –
Picked up the Venture Tec rack for my short bed Silverado and it’s exactly what I needed for camping and hauling gear. The aluminum is light but strong, loaded it with 200lbs of camp gear with no issues. The system looks clean and purposeful, not clunky. Took me about an hour to install solo. Love that it works with Putco’s accessories to expand functionality. Already planning to add the bed side rails. Great product from a brand that clearly knows trucks.
Richard Echlin –
Perfect short-bed fit on my Sierra. the Venture Tec rack is versatile and the crossbars adjust easily. Great value for the build quality.
Alec Gonzalez –
Picked up the Venture Tec rack for my short bed Silverado and it’s exactly what I needed for camping and hauling gear. The aluminum is light but strong, loaded it with 200lbs of camp gear with no issues. The system looks clean and purposeful, not clunky. Took me about an hour to install solo. Love that it works with Putco’s accessories to expand functionality. Already planning to add the bed side rails. Great product from a brand that clearly knows trucks.