Weather Guard Headache Racks

Shop Weather Guard headache racks for pickup trucks. A headache rack mounts behind the cab to protect the rear window from shifting cargo and gives you a place to mount work lights and carry ladders. Weather Guard makes the heavy-duty steel Protect-A-Rail rack for full-size trucks, plus open frame, louvered, hex and half bar designs. Every rack is backed by Weather Guard's limited lifetime warranty, and most orders ship within 1 business day from our strategically located warehouses across the US. See the full Weather Guard lineup.

Weather Guard Headache Rack Styles

• Protect-A-Rail (1908): Heavy-duty steel rack for full-size trucks, with optional side and center ladder/light mounts.
• Open Frame (11902-52-01): An open design that keeps the most rear-window visibility.
• Louvered (11904-52-01): Angled louvers add window protection while keeping some visibility.
• Hex (11906-52-01): A hex-pattern panel for a distinctive look with full window coverage.
• Half Bar (11908-52-01): A half-bar design for a lighter, lower-profile look.

Weather Guard Headache Rack Accessories

Add side and center light brackets, ladder/light mounts for the Protect-A-Rail, cargo stops, attachment points, a mounting kit, or toolbox leveling spacers if you also run Weather Guard tool boxes. Shop them in headache rack accessories, or compare other brands in all headache racks. Carrying long material? See Weather Guard truck ladder racks.

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Weather Guard Headache Rack FAQs

What does a headache rack do?

A headache rack mounts behind the cab of a pickup to protect the rear window and cab from shifting cargo. It also gives you a mounting point for work lights and a place to carry ladders or long material.

Which Weather Guard headache rack styles are available?

Weather Guard makes the Protect-A-Rail heavy-duty steel rack for full-size trucks, plus open frame, louvered, hex and half bar headache racks.

Can I mount lights on a Weather Guard headache rack?

Yes. Weather Guard offers side and center light brackets, and side round and center rectangle ladder/light mounts for the Protect-A-Rail rack.

Can I run a Weather Guard headache rack with a tool box?

Yes. Weather Guard makes headache rack toolbox leveling spacers for trucks that also run a tool box. Confirm fitment for your rack, box and truck on each product page.

Do Weather Guard headache racks have a warranty?

Yes. Weather Guard headache racks are backed by a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.