Headache Racks

Apart from the controversial name, a headache rack offers a lot of convenience to the heavy cargo haulers that stack the cargo high and need to protect the rear window and the cab. A headache rack is mounted right behind the cab and in front of the bed offering protection to the rear windows and prevent any cargo from ramming into the cabin and injuring the driver or the passengers while busting up the rear window. They can also be used to hang stuff from and provide additional shade and lighting.

Headache racks are common to every pickup truck as they are a structural part of the car and help secure the slipping cargo from entering the cab and prevent injuries. There are many different types of headache racks each offering their own advantages. They come with top bars that can be instrumental while loading long cargo like a ladder, pipes or wood without damaging the roof of the cab. Some have parking lights integrated into them that can be configured with the brake light which could enhance the illumination on your truck.

A headache rack is made of steel or sometimes aluminium rack mounted on the bed rails just behind a truck's cabin.