Weather Guard Steel Truck Rack for Full Size Truck Beds 1700lb

Description

Haul full bundles of steel conduit and extension ladders without sacrificing bed space using the Weather Guard Heavy Duty Truck Rack. The massive 1700-lb load rating supports serious structural building materials high above the cab. It fits full-size pickup beds but increases vehicle roof clearance. Welded tie-down cleats provide rigid anchor points for ratcheting straps.

Heavy 14-gauge structural steel tubing forms the vertical legs, top side rails, and reinforced crossbars. A tough textured black powder coat protects the steel against caustic road salts, stone chips, and rust. Removable rear crossmembers let hoists drop heavy pallets into beds. The assembled rack weighs 178 lbs, spanning 148 inches long by 64 inches wide overall.

Key Features of Weather Guard 1175-52-02

Mechanical contractors buy Weather Guard 1175-52-02 racks to haul structural iron beams and heavy scaffolding. Commercial steel truck rack pricing guarantees dependable transport safety under maximum gross vehicle payloads.

• Massive 1700-lb load rating supports heavy steel pipe, structural timber, and staging planks.
• Welded 14-gauge tubular steel construction delivers superior rigidity over bolt-together aluminum racks.
• Front aerodynamic wind deflector minimizes highway wind noise and cab roof buffeting.
• Textured black powder coat finish protects the steel structure from severe outdoor corrosion.
• Integrated rope cleats provide positive anchor points for heavy ratcheting tie-down straps.
• Removable rear crossbar allows overhead cranes to drop palletized materials into the truck bed.
• Full-length side rails keep long pipe bundles from sliding sideways during sharp highway turns.
• Heavy-duty mounting feet bolt to full-size pickup bed rails without torch cutting or welding.

Structural Deflection Dynamic Wind Tests

Dynamic highway tests confirm the steel frame deflects under 0.250 inches under a full 1700-lb load at 65 mph. The integrated front deflector eliminates cab vibration and preserves windshield stability. Welded corner joints show zero structural fatigue after 200 hours of severe off-road vibration testing. Frame tube powder coating resists 1000 hours of continuous salt spray testing.

Overhead Height Garage Warnings

Two technicians and an overhead hoist are required to assemble and lift this 178-lb rack onto truck rails. Do not buy this tall rack if you must park inside standard residential seven-foot garages daily. The overhead structure demands nine feet of vertical clearance when carrying ladders or timber bundles. Re-check all bolt torque specs after initial heavy hauling.

• Inspect mounting foot clamp bolts every 2500 miles to stop bed rail shifting under load.
• Check welded tie-down cleats for stress fractures before securing maximum-weight pipe bundles.
• Touch up paint rock chips on steel tubing to prevent rust streaks from staining truck beds.

Factory Warranty Hardware Manifest

Weather Guard backs this truck rack with a Limited Lifetime warranty against weld cracks and structural defects. The factory shipping crate contains four steel legs, side rails, three crossmembers, an aerodynamic airfoil, mounting hardware, and instructions.