Get To Know Your Vehicle's Bed Rack

Whether you simply don't have space inside your truck or you would rather not clutter your cargo area, a Truck Bed Rack will provide you with a space-saving alternative for carrying cargo and equipment that is too big to fit anywhere else. The bed rack directly fits onto the rails of the truck and forms an extension of the roof making it possible to tug large pieces of cargo like pipes, lumbar, ladders, etc. while still maintaining access to the bed. The cargo can be easily secured to the truck and can help organize the objects in the bed.

The bed rack is mounted on the truck bed and stretches over to the roof of the pickup truck.

The bed racks can be classified based on their mounting location and they are as follows:

1. Truck Bed Mounted: These are the most common types and features a rack mounted on the bed box around the edges where the truck bed rails go.
2. Roof Top Mounted: These are mounted on the roof of the truck cabin and stretch towards the bed of the truck.
3. Truck Cap Mounted: These types are added onto the truck cap and can be removed when the truck cap is removed. Some may even come as permanent mounts.

Bed racks are essential for heavy cargo haulers and large object transporters or just the enthusiasts that prefer the best for their trucks. They come in a variety of different styles from retractable to easily removable. Bed Racks are made of heavy-duty materials like steel and aluminum and can withstand considerable amounts of load. They are powder-coated or come in chrome finish and feature rust and corrosion-proof coatings.

Bed Racks are made of either versatile stainless steel or aluminium and are designed to withstand the load of the entire vehicle which makes them durable enough and hence lasts longer. These don't show signs of weakness unless there has been an accident or collision involving the rack. The metal can get dinged and scratched with prolonged use.

You must always look out for any signs of rust or spots that may be an indication of rust since rusted metal and spread very fast and can destroy the rust of your truck and its bed.

To properly secure the bed rack to the frame of the truck make sure to use the right tools:

• Ratchet
• Gloves
• Socket Set
• Torque Wrench
• Hammer
• Utility Knife

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There are many other customizations available for your truck so get to shopping with all the products you need right here:

• Tailgate
• Truck Bed Mats and Liner
• Truck Bed Caps
• Truck Bed Rails
• Truck Tools Boxes
• Truck Bed Extender
• Truck Bed Organiser
• Truck Bed Rail Protector
• Tonneau Cover
• Ladder Rack
• Headache Rack

Truck bed racks make it easier to haul large equipment that otherwise will not fit the cabin or bed of the truck. They are designed to withstand heavy loads but must be installed properly to get the best working results and prevent damage. Regular inspection and cleaning and help prolong their life. They can fetch a price anywhere from 250 to 1100 $.

Proper installation will assure you that any cargo mounted on the rack will stay secure and will protect the truck and the cargo. It is essential to mount the bed rack properly since once mounted it will face a lot of loads and should be able to carry the weight and transfer it to the vehicle frame or it may result in a disaster. Every type of bed rack has a varied installation process and you should make sure to follow the instruction guide provided with the rack. Here is an overview guide to install a typical headache rack:

• If the truck has tonneau covers, make sure to roll it back to make installation easier.
• Locate the stake pocket holes on the truck bed edges and cut them using a knife. Some vehicles have removable covers and cutting is not necessary.
• Place the bed rack on a workable surface and install all hardware provided with the kit. Attach the hardware that will go in the stake pocket also called the stake pocket clamp.
• Now safely mount the rack to the vehicle by placing the hardware and tightening the bolts to spec using a torque wrench after the desired location is achieved.

 Make sure to refer to the guide and instruction manual provided with the kit for the best install and maintenance processes.