Pair a BACKRACK Truck Rack With Your Tonneau and Ramp Up Protection

It’s no secret: it’s extremely sexy to have a pickup nowadays. In fact, it feels like every office-bound accountant and their cousin is throwing a suspension lift or some brand new wheels on a truck that they don’t even need, cruising Main Street with a fresh wash and wax so that they can be seen doing so. They’ve got bumpers and a winch for absolutely no reason, and they’re putting colored lights in the damned wheel wells now…

But YOU, you use that truck of yours to make an honest living. You NEED that truck. And sure, you may like to play in it too, when the workday is done and it’s time to unwind, but that ride is your bread and butter. And let’s face it—these rigs don’t come cheap, so it’s important to keep your ride well-protected and looking great for as long as you own it.

That’s why, add-ons like tonneau covers are so important to the working man’s truck, and why BACKRACK goes to such great lengths to make sure that its top-of-the-line truck protection works for as many of us as possible, no matter what tonneau cover is keeping our beds and its contents out of harm’s way.

So, no matter what you’re driving and what tonneau is covering your work gear, odds are that BACKRACK has a sturdy, useful setup and an adaptor that can help you keep what’s important to you as secure as possible.

Get More Out of Your Truck

This isn’t the first time we’ve featured BACKRACK on the blog, and it doesn’t take an expert to see why. Since 1988, this Ontario-based company has been providing North America with the most dependable, sturdily manufactured cab guards on the market, in a slew of useful designs. There are louvered racks, safety racks, three-light racks, and—of course—the original BACKRACK, the granddaddy of ‘em all.

Also known as “headache racks,” these solid steel guards perform a simple yet invaluable function: protect the truck’s cab and everything in it. (Read: YOU). They’re also great for carrying cumbersome gear like long ladders, securing potentially shifting cargo, and providing a space to mount auxiliary lights and other accessories. And better yet, they’re a piece of cake to install, with the vast majority of trucks requiring no drilling whatsoever.

Every BACKRACK product is made of 100% hot rolled, pickled and oiled steel tube (aka HRPO steel). All scale is removed from the base steel, ensuring that rust won’t penetrate the surface. This process also allows for an optimized adhesion of the durable powder coat finish. And, rather than cheap plastic end caps that are sure to break down over time, BACKRACK seals the ends of its racks with welded-on steel before it is rounded off and coated. Hardy manufacturing details like these are what make BACKRACK the most durable name on the market for over three decades.

Cab Guard Meets Tonneau Cover

The folks at BACKRACK believe you shouldn’t have to pick and choose when it comes to parts for truck protection. That’s why BACKRACK products are perfectly compatible with so many other functional aftermarket pieces. Tool boxes? Check. Bed liners? You betcha. Tonneau covers? Absolutely. Thanks to some brilliant tonneau cover adaptors and good old-fashioned ingenuity, you can have your cake and your cab guard, too.

Whether you prefer to sport a low profile, inside-the-rails tonneau (think BAK), or the popular over-the-bedrails style (Extang’s Trifecta is a big name), you can be sure before you purchase that BACKRACK products will be compatible with your specific setup. With a little easy research, your Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota, or whatever pickup you drive can be armored to ensure that it stays protected and useful for all of its years.

BACKRACK Tonneau Cover Adaptors

For inside-rail covers, BACKRACK’s 40XXX series of adaptors include everything you need to pair your tonneau and your headache rack, and the 50XXX adaptor series does the same for the folding covers designed to sit atop bed rails.

You just have to find the adaptor that’s right for your setup.

There are a few simple ways to do this. First, you can check out BACKRACK’s Compatibility Chart (applicable for BACKRACK frame style only). An easy and efficient way to cross-check your truck and your tonneau, you can ensure that BACKRACK makes an adaptor to help you get set up and rest easy knowing that you’re hearing it straight from the manufacturer.

Can’t find your ride on the chart? Not to worry—it doesn’t cover all the newest truck models. In that case, just plug your pickup’s info in the software on the BACKRACK website and you’ll know instantly if a BACKRACK will fit your tonneau/truck combination. And, if you can’t get to a computer, a quick call or visit to a BACKRACK retailer will have you set up with the right products and back to work in no time.

Function & Style for Today’s Trucks

Let’s say you just got a great deal on a new 2019 Chevy Silverado. And you decided to keep your bed and your gear protected with an insanely capable UnderCover Flex tonneau. Sporting a look that is both stylish and understated, plus three secure riding positions and a heavy-duty aluminum panel construction, we have to say you made a good choice.

But you know that a BACKRACK style cab guard would really complete the look and protection you’re going for. Can all these variables coexist? After a quick run-through the spec software and its easy-to-use drop-down menus, you’ll find out in less than a minute that yes, you’re damn right it will.

Easy to use, easy to install, and hard at work, BACKRACK—especially paired with a tonneau cover—provides the type of back-end security that an investment like a new pickup deserves. It is your work tool, your plaything, and something you take a lot of pride in. Keep it that way.