Headache rack question
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Headache rack question
I am curious about how typical headache racks are installed. Some claim that they fit into the stake pockets with no drilling. The thing that concerns me about these is the probability of the rack bouncing back and forth.
The racks that have an angle that sit over the rail of the bed that is about 12"-14" doesn't look like they bolt down either. I don't want a rack that has the rails.
I'm thinking about something similar to this. I would also have brackets to mount off road lights as well. What do you think? What are your thoughts on design, usage, and headache racks in general?
Thanks,
Aaron
The racks that have an angle that sit over the rail of the bed that is about 12"-14" doesn't look like they bolt down either. I don't want a rack that has the rails.
I'm thinking about something similar to this. I would also have brackets to mount off road lights as well. What do you think? What are your thoughts on design, usage, and headache racks in general?
Thanks,
Aaron
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A friend didn't want to drill his truck, so he used camper shell clamps to lock down his rack, it worked. His rack was just as sturdy as if he had used 6 metal screws into the thin sheet metal. His clamps were made for a real deep bed rail so he was able to lock to the bed as you would a camper shell not sideways but vertical. I know some racks state you can still mount a tool box with them but mounting rack with clamps you may not be able to. Chris
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