OK --- had a lot of miscommunication with the dealer, but I wound up keeping the "wrong" bed rails according to the seller, but Amazon said these would fit.
Long story short - I decided I could always cut them to the correct length and have them black powder-coated... but ...
(here's the good part) they actually fit ... but not as designed.
FTR --- here's the LINK HERE
Here's the advert boilerplate:
According to that ad, they won't fit the short beds in ( RED above ^ ) although on the same page, Amazon says they will --- a paradox ... not really.
- ✓ This fits - 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
If anyone wants to get a set of these and find out how to get them installed --- respond here and I can give the instructions --- and a short vid or a few pics if they're needed.
Long story short - I decided I could always cut them to the correct length and have them black powder-coated... but ...
(here's the good part) they actually fit ... but not as designed.
FTR --- here's the LINK HERE
Here's the advert boilerplate:
Bed Rails Fit 99-06 Silverado 1500/2500LD (Exclude 04-06, 07 Classic 1500 Crew Cab W/5.5ft Short Bed) | 01-05 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD 6.5' Standard Bed T304 Stainless Steel 2Pcs
According to that ad, they won't fit the short beds in ( RED above ^ ) although on the same page, Amazon says they will --- a paradox ... not really.

If anyone wants to get a set of these and find out how to get them installed --- respond here and I can give the instructions --- and a short vid or a few pics if they're needed.
No DRILLING
No CUTTING
No MUTILATION
No REGRETS
No KIDDING