Headache Racks? Yay/Nay?

[Chuckem12]

Been debating a headache rack for my truck for a couple months now. Always have a fear of the kayaks or something going through the window. Narrowed down to either a Westin or a custom manufactured one. I currently have a Diamondback cover, which I love, so need something that can accommodate and I'm not feeling their proprietary one. Anyone else running headache racks? Like/Dislike? Worth it?

 

[Chuckem12]

Been debating a headache rack for my truck for a couple months now. Always have a fear of the kayaks or something going through the window. Narrowed down to either a Westin or a custom manufactured one. I currently have a Diamondback cover, which I love, so need something that can accommodate and I'm not feeling their proprietary one. Anyone else running headache racks? Like/Dislike? Worth it?

Well, just took some measurements.... unless its a custom manufacture....the premade ones won't fit with my cover. Still.....anyone running one?

 

[MidOH]

My westin stuff rusted to an early death.

Had good luck with Backrack.

 

[haaken675]

I too keep considering a headache rack. When we go to our cabin in Quebec (before the idiot Trudeau locked their border down) they required you to transport propane cylinders upright. The first year i brought my brand new truck we had to grab a cylinder and i was paranoid about shattering the new back windshield going down the logging roads to the cabin...

I keep going back to a headache rack/chase rack combo sine i do'nt see using a rooftop tent with the growing family.

 

[FishinCrzy]

I also have a Diamondback. Could have sworn they sold one for their covers?? Maybe not, I will look. I've only fractured my rear window once! Having one might be nice. I have a guy that could build one but I'm sure a nice aluminum one would be pricey.

Rear Window Protection

Cab guards that work with your DiamondBack so you can protect the rear window of your truck while hauling items on top. Shop now.

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[Billiebob]

Always have a fear of the kayaks or something going through the window.

Load securement is a better investment.

 

[Chuckem12]

I also have a Diamondback. Could have sworn they sold one for their covers?? Maybe not, I will look. I've only fractured my rear window once! Having one might be nice. I have a guy that could build one but I'm sure a nice aluminum one would be pricey.

Rear Window Protection

Cab guards that work with your DiamondBack so you can protect the rear window of your truck while hauling items on top. Shop now.

diamondbackcovers.com

They do but I'm not a fan of the designs they have and they are pricey compared to similar designs from other manufacturers.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I dont have one but considered one before I got my topper/shell.

Around here I mainly see Bsckrack and Magnum