Reading SL Service Body - 98 and 108 Bodies

#### SL SERVICE BODY A rugged workhorse built with exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials. Get more body for your money with a long list of standard features. Resists rust and corrosion for year after year of dependable service. \ #### FEATURES #### E-COAT PRIMER E-Coat priming and corrosion protection system ensures full-body primer coverage on all steel body components to resist impact, cuts and gouges. #### SPRING-LOADED DOOR HOLDER All vertical compartment doors are equipped with dual spring-loaded door stays. Door stays hold the door in an 90° open position, and include a removable hasp for greater extension. \ #### SEAMLESS WHEELHOUSE PANEL When your truck kicks up dirt, mud, and salt, that buildup can cause damage and corrosion. Reading service and enclosed utility bodies are designed with with seamless wheelhouse panels to give dirt, moisture and corrosives fewer places to collect. \ #### SLAM-ACTION TAILGATE The iconic Reading tailgate is easy to open and shut with a pickup-style latch and slam-action closure. Tailgate is 14" tall with a treadplate working surface, to provide sure-footed access to the loadspace. The working hardware is stainless steel --- knee braces, locking rods, hinge rods and striker channels. Knee braces are removable and protect against rust and corrosion while allowing the tailgate to swing down completely. \ #### HEAVY-DUTY COMPARTMENT DOORS Reading's double-panel doors are made from 18-gauge A60 galvannealed steel for both outer and inner panels. Doors are internally braced to resist deflection, and provide long-lasting durability. \ #### POWDER COAT FINISH A durable, high-gloss polyester powder coat that is electrically bonded to surfaces and melted to form a durable, corrosion-resistant finish. Produces a brighter finish that resists corrosion, chemicals, humidity, scratches, chips and UV damage. Standard on all service body models. \ #### ALUMA-FILL CUP An all-aluminum dish around the fuel cap protects the body from accidental nicks and scratches during refueling, and is more durable than typical plastic brackets. \ #### RECESSED FRAME-MOUNTED BUMPER Reading service and enclosed utility bodies are offered with a selection of 'pooched' bumpers that improve traction and give you sure-footed access to the cargo area. Recessed bumpers provide easy access to a trailer hitch. \ #### REMOVABLE STAINLESS STEEL TAILGATE KNEE BRACES Reading's iconic tailgate is held open using durable stainless steel braces, not cables. The tailgate folds fully flat for easy access to the cargo area. \