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Old 06-15-2009, 08:22 PM
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Custom Headache Racks?

I'm looking into getting a headache rack for my truck. I've seen some of the big name brands like Ranch Hand and none of them are really what I'm looking for. I like the Ranch Hand one, but I don't like the louvers that go across the windows. I'm basically looking for a headbaord with the turn signal lights and backup lights built into it. Anyone know a place that'll custom build one or should i start shopping around and some local truck metal fab shops?
 
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Old 06-15-2009, 08:26 PM
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I'm not sure how common it is in Maine, but the places that make them are pretty common here in Texas. I would call or drive around to any places that put on flatbeds or utility beds. Most of the places down here that do that kind of work are also into the fab stuff as well.
 
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Old 06-15-2009, 08:30 PM
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check out frontier, that is where I got my bumper. I have thought about getting the headache rack, just haven't done it.
Frontier Truck Gear - Headache Racks Gallery
 
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IQR up here in Canada makes an aluminium headache rack with lights and no louvers. You can find their website at 4X4 Truck Accessories 4X4 Parts Offroad Accessories Truck Canada , long ways to ship though.
 
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I am going to place an order for a Highwayman Tiara from Highway Products soon for my F450
 
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Have your tryed top gun? Their products are similar to ranchand but better looking. Google their website.
 
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Protech...vancouver,wa.

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I was thinking about buying an Ranch Hand rack, how does it attach to the bed/body? Any one have pictures of their racks?
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Here is a pick of a couple I built.


 
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that looks nice!!! well done
 
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I want to get a headache rack as well, for my new 2011 F350, to keep things out of the cab, plus a place to mount lights, aka coope3's set-up. The problem I have been having is finding one that will work with a tonneau cover, specifically the BakFlip line. So far the only thing I have found that should work is the Backrack (BACKRACK | Function and style for today's trucks). But... no brake/reverse lights. So some customizing would be in order.

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Backrack sells a large assortment of brackets to mount all sorts of lights
 
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Here is a pick of a couple I built.


Nice looking. Am looking for something like that.
 


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