# Putco 97-04 Dodge Dakota / 2000-2003 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Tailgate Guards

Protect your pickup tailgate in style with Putco stainless steel tailgate guard. This tailgate cap protector is a perfect way to keep your top tailgate area from getting scratched and dinged up from whatever you are hauling.These caps are custom designed for your year, make, and model. Putco constructs these bed caps out of heavy-duty 17 gauge stainless steel that is polished to give it a straight from the factory look. One thing that Putco prides itself in is quality and they didn't disappoint on these stainless bulkhead caps, every edge has been rounded and buffed so you don't have to worry about getting cut.Installing these tailgate caps on your bulkhead is easy with their automotive grade 3M tape that is already applied to the bed. On average this install will only take 15 to 20 minutes.So stop worrying about scratching your paint and get the extra protection you deserve with the made in the USA, Putco stainless steel front bed cap.

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This Part Fits:

Year

Make

Model

Submodel

1997-2004

Dodge

Dakota

Base

1998-2003

Dodge

Dakota

R/T

1997-2004

Dodge

Dakota

SLT

2004

Dodge

Dakota

SLT Plus

1997-2004

Dodge

Dakota

Sport

2004

Dodge

Dakota

Sport Plus

2002,2004

Dodge

Dakota

SXT

## Details

- **Price:** 204.44 CAD
- **Vendor:** Putco
- **Type:** Exterior Trim

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 204.44 CAD | In stock |

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> Source: [Standard Auto Part](https://www.standardautopart.com/products/putco-97-04-dodge-dakota-2000-2003-dodge-dakota-crew-cab-tailgate-guards)
> Updated: 2026-06-27