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Old 07-25-2010, 05:27 PM
XLT08 XLT08 is offline
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Default Back Rack / Headache Rack question

I'm looking into one of these in the near future. I pulled my toolbox on the weekend and test fitted my bike in the back and its almost a perfect fit. Theres about 3 inches between the bumper and the rear window. As much as I want a sliding rear window, I'd like to swap it when the right time comes

So my question/request; can someone tell me how they mount? Are they just like a J hook like the toolbox or do they screw into the bedsides?
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Old 07-25-2010, 08:51 PM
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Default Re: Back Rack / Headache Rack question

headache racks mount on the top of the bed next to the rear window using an L type connector using nuts, bolts and washers.
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Old 07-26-2010, 03:22 AM
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Default Re: Back Rack / Headache Rack question

I haven't got to have a close look at anyones truck with one on. I was hoping to see a picture of how they bolt on. At a quick glance, it looks like they screw into the bed rails and I don't want to do that.
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:27 AM
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yes, they bolt onto the bed rails, they do that so, you have maximum bed usage
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Old 07-26-2010, 08:08 AM
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Default Re: Back Rack / Headache Rack question

you can see in this one the bolt to the top of the bed:

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