Steelcraft Steel Headache Rack

 

The Steelcraft Headache Rack is designed for customers who want dependable rear-cab protection, classic truck styling, and practical hauling support. Built for compatible pickup truck applications, this rack helps shield the rear cab window area from shifting cargo when items in the bed are properly secured. It is a strong upgrade for work trucks, ranch trucks, tow vehicles, daily drivers, and customers who regularly carry tools, ladders, lumber, equipment, or outdoor gear.

The one-piece fully welded construction gives the Steelcraft Headache Rack a strong, durable foundation for demanding truck use. Instead of relying on a multi-piece frame for its main structure, the welded design helps create a solid rack that feels ready for work. This makes it a practical choice for customers who want a straightforward headache rack that can handle daily hauling needs without unnecessary styling gimmicks.

The louvered center panel helps provide rear-cab coverage while still allowing visibility through the rear window. This is especially helpful for customers who want protection from cargo movement without completely blocking the view behind the truck. The louvered design also adds a classic work-truck appearance that pairs well with tool boxes, bed caps, side steps, mud flaps, towing equipment, and other utility-focused accessories.

Tall uprights extend above the crossbar to help support longer loads and add another layer of cab-area protection. For customers hauling boards, pipe, ladders, trim, conduit, or other long materials, the upright design helps create a more useful barrier behind the cab. It also gives the truck a stronger rear profile and helps visually finish the bed area.

Steelcraft protects the rack with an E-coat and black powder coat finish to help resist rust, corrosion, weather exposure, road spray, and regular work use. The black finish gives the rack a clean, durable look that works well with factory trim, black wheels, truck bed accessories, tool boxes, bumpers, and other exterior upgrades. It keeps the rack simple, rugged, and easy to match across a wide range of truck builds.

The Steelcraft Headache Rack includes mounting hardware and is designed for bolt-on installation on compatible applications. It gives customers a practical way to add cab-area protection while improving the truck's work-ready appearance. Whether customers are upgrading for jobsite hauling, rear-window protection, long cargo support, work-truck durability, ranch use, towing, or everyday truck-bed utility, the Steelcraft Headache Rack delivers fully welded strength with louvered protection and classic black styling. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Headache rack

Brand: Steelcraft

Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific pickup truck applications

Mounting Location: Truck bed area behind the cab

Construction: One-piece fully welded construction

Material: Heavy-duty steel

Center Section: Fully louvered panel

Cab Protection: Rear cab and rear-window coverage for properly secured cargo

Design Feature: Tall uprights above the crossbar for long-load support

Installation Style: Bolt-on installation on compatible applications

Finish: E-coat and black powder coat

Functionality:

• Adds rear-cab protection and classic work-truck styling to compatible pickups.
• Fully welded steel construction supports demanding hauling and utility use.
• Louvered center panel helps protect the rear window area while maintaining visibility.
• Tall uprights help support longer cargo and add a stronger rear-cab profile.
• Black powder coat finish helps protect the rack from corrosion and outdoor exposure.
• Included mounting hardware supports a straightforward installation on compatible trucks.
• Pairs well with tool boxes, bed caps, towing equipment, steps, and work-truck accessories.
• Useful for ladders, lumber, pipe, tools, equipment, outdoor gear, and everyday cargo.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want a fully welded steel headache rack with louvered rear-window protection, classic styling, and dependable work-truck utility.

• Helps protect the rear cab window area from shifting cargo when items are properly secured.
• One-piece welded construction gives the rack a strong and durable foundation.
• Heavy-duty steel design supports customers who use their trucks for work and hauling.
• Louvered panel adds protection while still allowing rearward visibility.
• Tall upright design helps with long-load hauling and rear-cab coverage.
• Black finish coordinates easily with common truck trim and exterior accessories.
• Bolt-on design with included hardware helps simplify installation planning.
• Strong choice for work trucks, ranch trucks, tow rigs, contractors, and daily hauling setups.

 

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What's Included

• Steelcraft Headache Rack
• Louvered center section
• Vehicle-specific mounting brackets, when included
• Mounting hardware, when included
• Installation instructions

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Designed for vehicle-specific installation on compatible pickup truck applications.
• Confirm vehicle year, make, model, bed style, bed rail equipment, tool box clearance, tonneau cover clearance, rear camera visibility, third brake light visibility, and cab clearance before ordering.
• Installation is designed as a bolt-on process on compatible applications using included mounting hardware.
• This rack is intended for rear-cab protection and hauling support, not as an overhead ladder rack or rated cargo rack unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 

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Warranty Information

Steelcraft Warranty

Steelcraft headache racks are generally backed by two-year warranty coverage for eligible manufacturing defects, with finish coverage subject to Steelcraft warranty terms for black powder coat products.

Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, modifications, overloading, road hazards, debris impact, accidents, neglect, shipping damage, product alteration, normal wear, finish damage from abrasion, labor costs, freight costs, removal costs, installation costs, inconvenience, consequential damage, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.