Truck and Headache Racks
Keep the cargo in the bed of your truck from launching through your rear window with cab protectors and headache racks from BackRack and DeeZee. Zip’s AW Direct carries a variety of designs for most make and models of trucks, and we also stock the accessories and brackets you need to mount lightbars, antennas and warning beacons.
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RealTruck BackRack Standard HDW Kit 2020-2024 Chevy/GMC Silverado, Sierra HD Only
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Original Rack 1999-2024 Ford
RealTruck BackRack Original Rack frame only.
$239.99
RealTruck BackRack Tonneau HDW Kit Low Profile 2002-2024 Ram
RealTruck BackRack Tonneau Cover Adapters for Inside Rail Covers - 40XXX Series. Made
with reinforced steel construction, which ensures high strength and rigidity,
and a protective layer of black powder coat to resist scratches, chips, and
corrosion. Designed for covers that attach to the inside rail of the trucks bed
rails. 40XXX Series Kits include everything required for installation except
the Real Truck Frame.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Standard HDW Kit 1999-2016 Ford Superduty
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Round bar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 31" Toolbox HDW Kit 2017-2024 Ford
RealTruck BackRack Toolbox No Drill Installation Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 31"
cross bed Toolbox and is everything you need to install your REALTRUCK BACKRACK Truck Rack.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" Toolbox HDW Kit 2017-2024 Ford
RealTruck BackRack Toolbox No Drill Installation Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 21"
cross bed Toolbox and is everything you need to install your REALTRUCK BACKRACK Truck Rack.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Standard HDW Kit 2015-2024 Ford F-150 Aluminum New Body
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Round bar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Original Open Rack Frame Only
This RealTruck BackRack is the frame only a truck specific hardware kit required.
$239.99
RealTruck BackRack Standard HDW Kit 2002-2024 RAM
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Round bar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not
included.
$139.99
REALTRUCK BACKRACK 21" HDW Kit 1999-2016 Ford Superduty
REALTRUCK BACKRACK provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Round bar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" 2019-2024 Chevy/GMC
RealTruck BackRack the Toolbox No Drill Installation Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 21"
cross bed Toolbox and is everything you need to install your Backrack Truck
Rack.
California Residents: Prop 65 WARNING
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Warning Whip Mount
RealTruck BackRack Standard No-Drill Hardware Kit is designed to be used on trucks that will not have a cross bed toolbox behind the cab. Consists of a rail mount bracket and rail plate that adds strength to the sheet metal bed of the truck. The rail plate provides a solid base to secure the cab guard assembly. NOTE:
$59.99
RealTruck BackRack Standard HDW Kit 1968-1998 Chev/GMC/Dodge/Ford
RealTruck BackRack Cab Guards utilize existing holes within the truck's stake pockets
wherever possible. Each Hardware Kit is truck specific because we design and
engineer our Stake Pocket Bolts to fit into these existing holes wherever and
whenever possible. In instances where there are no stake pockets, we
unfortunately require you to drill through the bed rail. We never hesitate to
invest in the tooling and design required to create simple but effective
fastening systems for our products.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Toolbox No-Drill HDW Kit 2008-2019 Toyota Tundra
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by
sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack off
ers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Sa
fety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and fe
atures sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly hea
vier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not
included.NOTE:
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" Toolbox HDW Kit 2019-2024 RAM 1500
RealTruck BackRack 21" Toolbox No Drill Installation Hardware Kit. The Toolbox No Drill Installation Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 21" cross bed Toolbox and is everything you need to install your REALTRUCK BACKRACK Truck Rack.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Black 21" HDW Kit 2017-2022 Ford Superduty
RealTruck BackRack Black 21" HDW Kit 2017-2022 Ford Superduty Aluminum Body
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Standard No Drill Installation HDW Kit - Dodge 1500
RealTruck BackRack Standard No Drill Installation Hardware Kit
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Standard HDW Kit For 2007-2019 Chevy/GM
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" HDW Kit 1997-2014 Ford
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
REALTRUCK BACKRACK Black Standard HDW Kit 2017-2022 Ford Superduty
REALTRUCK BACKRACK Black Standard HDW Kit 2017-2022 Ford Superduty Aluminum Body
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack HDW Kit For 2008-2019 Toyota Tundra
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear
visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo
capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab
protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window
and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear
window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three
Round bar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and
more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to
add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not
included.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 31" Toolbox No Drill Installation Kit 2002-2024 Dodge
RealTruck BackRack 31" toolbox hardware kit.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 31" Toolbox HDW Kit 2015-2024 Ford F-150
RealTruck BackRack Toolbox Hardware Kit, 31" The Toolbox No Drill Installation Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 21" cross bed Toolbox and is everything you need to install your Backrack Truck Rack. Our Toolbox No Drill Hardware Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 21" cross bed Toolbox. The Toolbox sits on top of the Toolbox Brackets allowing you to slide the Toolbox forward so that bed space is not wasted. The Toolbox is secured to the Toolbox Bracket by drilling sheet metal screws through the Toolbox and into the top of the Toolbox Bracket. Drill and bolt is also acceptable. Clamp hooks that come with the Toolbox are not required. Toolbox Brackets are also available in 31" length as an accessory. Not compatible with Tonneau Cover Adapter Brackets
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Dodge 21" Toolbox HDW Kit for Cab Protectors
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Round bar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not
included.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" HDW Kit 1997-2003 Ford F-150
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" HDW Kit 2004-2015 Nissan Titan
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Round bar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle.
$139.99
REALTRUCK BACKRACK Standard HDW Kit 1997-2014 Ford
REALTRUCK BACKRACK provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
REALTRUCK BACKRACK 21" HDW Kit For 2007-2019 Chevy/GM
REALTRUCK BACKRACK provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" Toolbox No Drill Installation HDW Kit 2015-2024 Ford
RealTruck BackRack Our Toolbox No Drill Hardware Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 21"
cross bed Toolbox. The Toolbox sits on top of the Toolbox Brackets allowing you
to slide the Toolbox forward so that bed space is not wasted. The Toolbox is
secured to the Toolbox Bracket by drilling sheet metal screws through the
Toolbox and into the top of the Toolbox Bracket. Drill and bolt is also
acceptable. Clamp hooks that come with the Toolbox are not required. Toolbox
Brackets are also available in 31" length as an accessory. Not compatible with
Tonneau Cover Adapter Brackets.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" HDW Kit 1999-2007 Chevy/GMC Classic
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack 21" HDW Kit 2015-2024 Ford F-150 Aluminum Body
RealTruck BackRack toolbox no drill Hardware Kit is designed to accommodate a standard 21" cross
bed Toolbox. The Toolbox sits on top of the Toolbox Brackets allowing you to
slide the Toolbox forward so that bed space is not wasted. The Toolbox is
secured to the TOOLBOX BRACKETS by drilling sheet metal screws through the
Toolbox
and into the top of the TOOLBOX BRACKET. Drill and bolt is also acceptable.
Clamp hooks that come with the Toolbox are not required. TOOLBOX BRACKETS are
also available in 31" length as an accessory.
$139.99
REALTRUCK BACKRACK Standard HDW Kit 1999-2007 Chevy/GMC Classic
REALTRUCK BACKRACK provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
REALTRUCK BACKRACK Standard HDW Kit 2004-2015 Nissan Titan
REALTRUCK BACKRACK provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Round bar rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle.
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Standrd HDW Kit 1997-2003 Ford F-150
RealTruck BackRack provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle. Lights not included.NOTE:
$139.99
RealTruck BackRack Rack Frame Fits Chevy/GMC/Ford/Nissan/RAM/Toyota Trucks
RealTruck BackRack Rack Frame Fits Chevy/GMC/Ford/Nissan/RAM/Toyota Trucks.
$239.99
RealTruck BackRack Cab Protector Ford Superduty 1999-2015
RealTruck BackRack Cab Protector provides strength, style and functionality. Open design for securing
cargo without blocking your rear view. Open Rack protects your cab and rear
window from damage caused by sliding cargo. Safety Rack offers complete
coverage of rear window with clear visibility through the 2" wire screen. Wider
Rack offers increased cargo capacity. Louvered Rack looks cool and keeps you
cool while providing cab protection when hauling cargo. Half Safety Rack allows
access to rear window and clearer visibility through screen. Half Louvered Rack
allows access to rear window and features sleek horizontal bars that provide a
classic look. Three Roundbar Rack allows access to rear window and offers a
slightly heavier and more industrial look. Light Rack allows access to rear
window and allows you to add light sets to your vehicle.
$226.99
RealTruck BackRack Short Headache Rack RAM
RealTruck BackRack Short Headache Rack 2002-2022 Ram 1500 5.5Ft and 2019-2022 2500/3500 and 2010-2017 6.5Ft without Rambox
$239.99
REALTRUCK BACKRACK Safty Rack Frame Only Aluminum Body (2017-2021 F250/350/450) (1999-2016F250/350/450)
REALTRUCK BACKRACK Safty Rack Frame Only Aluminum Body (2017-2021 F250/350/450).
The SAFETY RACK provides complete coverage of the rear window while offering
clear visibility through the two inch fully welded wire screen. If cab
protection and safety are your primary concern, then the SAFETY RACK is the
solution you need. SAFETY Rack has welded wire mesh to provide full window
protection and wider carrying capacity above cab. Each intersection of wire is
welded to avoid rattling and provide strength. Less flexibility to mount
accessory light brackets than the BACKRACK(TM) Original Rack and sits higher
above the cab than the BACKRACK(TM).
- 2017-2021 F250/350/450
- 1999-2016 F250/350/450
- Sold as each
$299.99
RealTruck BackRack Safety Rack Cab Protector for Chevy/GM and Toyota
RealTruck BackRack Safety Rack Cab Protector for Chevy/GM and Toyota.
NOTE:
$215.99
RealTruck BackRack Safety Rack for Ford 1999 to 2015 Super Duty
RealTruck BackRack Safety Rack for Ford 1999 to 2015 Super Duty.
NOTE:
$299.99
RealTruck BackRack Louvered Rack Cab Protector for Ford, Chevy GM and Toyota
RealTruck BackRack Louvered Rack Cab Protector for Ford, Chevy GM and Toyota.
NOTE:
$329.99
RealTruck BackRack Half Safety Insert Rack for Dodge and Nissan
RealTruck BackRack Half Safety Insert Rack for Dodge and Nissan.
NOTE:
$241.99
RealTruck BackRack Three Round Insert Rack for Ford 1999 to 2015 Super Duty
RealTruck BackRack Three Round Insert Rack for Ford 1999 to 2015 Super Duty.
NOTE:
$241.99
RealTruck BackRack Half-Louvered Insert Rack for Dodge and Nissan
RealTruck BackRack Half-Louvered Insert Rack for Dodge and Nissan.
NOTE:
$308.99
RealTruck BackRack Safety Rack for Ford 1999 to 2015 Super Duty
RealTruck BackRack Safety Rack for Ford 1999 to 2015 Super Duty.
NOTE:
$299.99
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Truck and Headache Racks: Protect Your Cab and Upgrade Your Truck’s Utility
When it comes to truck protection and functionality, truck headache racks are an essential upgrade. Designed to shield your cab and rear window from shifting cargo, a headache rack for trucks also provides versatile mounting options for lights, toolboxes, and accessories. Whether you’re outfitting a tow truck, pickup, or flatbed, Zips.com carries a full range of heavy-duty headache racks from trusted brands like Buyers Products Co., Backrack Inc., and SafeAll—built for everyday work and long-lasting durability.
Why Choose a Headache Rack for Your Truck?
Adding a truck headache rack does more than just protect your cab; it transforms your truck into a more functional and professional workspace.
- Protection: Shields the back glass from shifting cargo or equipment.
- Utility: Provides mounting options for work lights, beacons, or toolboxes.
- Style: Adds a rugged, finished look to your truck’s exterior.
- Safety: Enhances visibility and organization on job sites and towing operations.
Whether you need a pickup truck headache rack, a flatbed headache rack, or a headache rack for semi trucks, Zips.com has options that match your vehicle’s configuration and purpose.
Top Brands for Truck Headache Racks
Zips.com features industry-leading brands known for quality craftsmanship and fitment across popular truck makes and models:
- Buyers Products Co. – Heavy-duty aluminum headache racks designed for long-lasting corrosion resistance and commercial use.
- Backrack Inc. – Known for their modular Backrack headache racks that allow easy accessory mounting for Ford, Chevy, GMC, Dodge, and Toyota trucks.
- SafeAll – Provides universal headache racks for larger commercial vehicles and tow truck applications.
Best-Selling Headache Racks
- SafeAll Universal Truck Bed Rack – A durable, universal-fit rack that offers protection and mounting options for light and medium-duty tow trucks.
- REALTRUCK BACKRACK Cab Protector Ford Superduty – Designed for Ford Super Duty models, this Backrack cab protector combines style with practicality.
- REALTRUCK BACKRACK 21" HDW Kit For 2007–2019 Chevy/GM – Heavy-duty hardware kit designed specifically for Chevy and GMC trucks, offering secure mounting for Backrack systems.
- REALTRUCK BACKRACK Louvered Rack Cab Protector for Ford, Chevy GM and Toyota – A louvered-style pickup headache rack that provides additional rear window protection and a sleek factory appearance.
Choosing the Right Truck Headache Rack
When selecting a headache rack for your truck, consider the following:
- Vehicle Type: Choose a rack made for your specific make, model, and year (e.g., F150 headache racks vs. heavy-duty semi headache racks).
- Material: Aluminum racks offer lightweight durability and corrosion resistance; steel racks provide maximum strength.
- Mounting Needs: Decide if you’ll use the rack for light mounting, toolbox integration, or cargo control.
- Style Preference: From open-frame to louvered or solid designs, the right look enhances both form and function.
Zips.com makes it easy to filter by brand, fitment, and finish so you can find the perfect solution for your truck’s setup.
Installation and Maintenance
Most headache racks come with complete hardware kits and fitment instructions for straightforward installation. For complex setups involving lighting or toolbox integration, professional installation is recommended. Regularly inspect mounting bolts and brackets to ensure long-term stability and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a headache rack used for?
A headache rack protects the rear window of your truck from shifting cargo and provides a mounting surface for work lights, antennas, and accessories.
Are headache racks universal?
Some racks, like the SafeAll Universal Truck Bed Rack, offer universal compatibility, while others are vehicle-specific to ensure a perfect fit.
Can I install a headache rack with a toolbox?
Yes, certain models, such as toolbox headache racks, are designed to work in conjunction with crossover-style toolboxes.
Are aluminum headache racks strong enough for heavy-duty use?
Yes, aluminum headache racks combine lightweight construction with excellent strength and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for commercial and towing applications.
Can I mount lights or beacons on a headache rack?
Absolutely — most truck headache racks include mounting points for LED beacons, strobe lights, or work lights for enhanced job site visibility.
