Headache Rack With Lights
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Tuned
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Headache Rack With Lights
I would like to buy a headache rack with lights for my 2017 F-350 XL regular cab. I would be interested to know if anybody has such a setup that they are happy with. I don't want to pull the trigger on something online that I will be disappointed in. I was looking at Backrack brand on Amazon, but I want to be sure to get the correct installation kit, and good quality lights, that fit..Thanks and Happy New Year!
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Yup, grab a Magnum. They're 100% aluminum and even the stake pocket mounts are aluminum, so no crossing of metals. They come with lights and you can also work with their design department to come up with something custom suited to you. Here are some pictures of the racks (both on my old '06 and my '17) Attachment 254258
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Yup, grab a Magnum. They're 100% aluminum and even the stake pocket mounts are aluminum, so no crossing of metals. They come with lights and you can also work with their design department to come up with something custom suited to you. Here are some pictures of the racks (both on my old '06 and my '17) Attachment 254258
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I found an adapter that solved the hyperflash turn signal when my deck is plugged in. But the truck still thinks there is a trailer plugged in and always reverts to the towing screen upon start up.
Does your truck still think there is a trailer plugged in when the headache rack lighting is plugged in?
thanks
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Originally Posted by kylant
I picked up the wiring harness you suggested and after talking to Nick for a while. I have it sitting on the bench. was going to install it, but started thinking that it would not solve my deck lighting issue. before I hacked the end of it off in order to splice a 5 way flat adapter to it, I thought I should ask more questions.
I found an adapter that solved the hyperflash turn signal when my deck is plugged in. But the truck still thinks there is a trailer plugged in and always reverts to the towing screen upon start up.
Does your truck still think there is a trailer plugged in when the headache rack lighting is plugged in?
thanks
I found an adapter that solved the hyperflash turn signal when my deck is plugged in. But the truck still thinks there is a trailer plugged in and always reverts to the towing screen upon start up.
Does your truck still think there is a trailer plugged in when the headache rack lighting is plugged in?
thanks
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Yup, grab a Magnum. They're 100% aluminum and even the stake pocket mounts are aluminum, so no crossing of metals. They come with lights and you can also work with their design department to come up with something custom suited to you. Here are some pictures of the racks (both on my old '06 and my '17) Attachment 254258
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I put a magnum rack on my 2017 recently. Purchased it in Novemeber. They told me they had a new wiring harness being developed that would solve the false trailer hook up reading problem (which in turn de-activates your back-up sensors). They said they would ship the new harness out to customers that had the old one. I haven't received mine yet so I cannot comment on the result.
Solid rack but mine has a little play in it where it mounts to the bed rails. Just might have to re-tighten the mounting bolts a little I suppose.
Solid rack but mine has a little play in it where it mounts to the bed rails. Just might have to re-tighten the mounting bolts a little I suppose.
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I am going to go with a Magnum. The local linex place sells them. I will have them install it when they do the bed liner
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That looks good! I’m gonna do the exact same thing if my truck ever shows up. A couple of questions..... Does that weatherguard have the textured finish or is it just the black powder coat? I’m thinking about getting a textured one but am wondering how the coating holds up. Did you use the headache rack’s stake pocket clamp for the front tool box bolt? For the rear toolbox bolt did you drill the bed rail or just use a j-clamp doo-dad?
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That looks good! I’m gonna do the exact same thing if my truck ever shows up. A couple of questions..... Does that weatherguard have the textured finish or is it just the black powder coat? I’m thinking about getting a textured one but am wondering how the coating holds up. Did you use the headache rack’s stake pocket clamp for the front tool box bolt? For the rear toolbox bolt did you drill the bed rail or just use a j-clamp doo-dad?
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just a quick follow up about the wiring harness.
The harness solved/cured my ghost trailer issue. I am using it on a sled deck that has running and brake lights.
The deck lights up like it should, I have no trailer plugged in on the dash, and I do not have the turn signal hyperflash.
Thanks to all for the tips on the harness.
The harness solved/cured my ghost trailer issue. I am using it on a sled deck that has running and brake lights.
The deck lights up like it should, I have no trailer plugged in on the dash, and I do not have the turn signal hyperflash.
Thanks to all for the tips on the harness.
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just a quick follow up about the wiring harness.
The harness solved/cured my ghost trailer issue. I am using it on a sled deck that has running and brake lights.
The deck lights up like it should, I have no trailer plugged in on the dash, and I do not have the turn signal hyperflash.
Thanks to all for the tips on the harness.
The harness solved/cured my ghost trailer issue. I am using it on a sled deck that has running and brake lights.
The deck lights up like it should, I have no trailer plugged in on the dash, and I do not have the turn signal hyperflash.
Thanks to all for the tips on the harness.
Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by kylant
just a quick follow up about the wiring harness.
The harness solved/cured my ghost trailer issue. I am using it on a sled deck that has running and brake lights.
The deck lights up like it should, I have no trailer plugged in on the dash, and I do not have the turn signal hyperflash.
Thanks to all for the tips on the harness.
The harness solved/cured my ghost trailer issue. I am using it on a sled deck that has running and brake lights.
The deck lights up like it should, I have no trailer plugged in on the dash, and I do not have the turn signal hyperflash.
Thanks to all for the tips on the harness.
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