Remount a truck bed that has come loose from rusted or missing hardware with the Dorman HELP Truck Bed Mounting Hardware / Frame-to-Body Mounting Bolt Kit, part number 13849, designed to securely fasten the bed to the frame. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2006-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2006-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2006-2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
Dorman built this hardware to fit like the factory bed mounting hardware. The part is listed under both names: truck bed mounting hardware and frame-to-body mounting bolt kit.
- Full remount kit: Dorman says the kit holds every component needed to completely remount the truck bed to the frame.
- Corrosion-resistant finish: The hardware has a corrosion-resistant coating.
- Quality tested: The kit has been put through try-on, corrosion and material testing to check fit and quality.
- Cost-effective: Dorman describes it as original equipment quality at a competitive price.
Signs this hardware may need replacing include bolts that are visibly rusted, loose or missing, or a bed that feels loose on the frame. Inspect the mounting points before you order. Follow the vehicle service information for tightening specifications and installation steps. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of vehicles.
Interchange: 11516078 · 11562547 · 11562587
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
11516078, 11562547, 11562587
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dorman 13849 do?
It is a frame-to-body mounting bolt kit designed to securely remount the truck bed to the frame when the original mounting hardware is rusted or missing.
What is included in the kit?
Dorman states the kit contains all the necessary components to completely remount the truck bed to the frame.
Is the hardware protected against corrosion?
Yes. It has a corrosion-resistant coating, and the kit has been through try-on, corrosion and material testing.
Does it fit a 2006-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes. The 2006-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a listed application, as are the 2006-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2006-2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle.
How can I tell if my bed mounting hardware needs replacing?
Bolts that are visibly rusted, loose or missing, or a bed that feels loose on the frame, are signs the hardware may need replacing. Inspect the mounting points before ordering.
