| Truck racks can transform any truck into a | | | | make sure to slow down in the corners if you’re |
| double-decker hauler that can easily manage and | | | | carrying a big load. |
| secure all your gear. Whether you are a private | | | | Other types of specialty truck racks include tonneau |
| contractor or MacGyver’s cousin, a truck rack | | | | cover racks and cap racks. Tonneau cover truck |
| can carry any type of equipment you may need, | | | | racks are specially designed to work with truck bed |
| turning your work truck into mobile workstation. | | | | tonneau covers so both items can be installed on the |
| Truck racks is really a general term for several | | | | truck working in harmony. Cap racks are similar to |
| different types of racks. The most popular truck | | | | tonneau cover truck racks, except they work on top |
| racks are called “ladder racks”. These racks | | | | of truck bed caps. The important thing to |
| fit all types of trucks by latching onto the bed rails. | | | | remember about these types of specialty racks is |
| Some ladder racks feature “no drill” | | | | that they are designed to work with specific tonneau |
| installations while others require some drilling. If you | | | | covers/truck bed caps, so make sure to do your |
| want to buy one, make sure you have the tools to | | | | research before you make any purchases. |
| properly install the rack or you can find a local | | | | I’ve had personal experience hauling around all |
| mechanic to do the work for you. Just about any | | | | sorts of stuff in my F-150 and I’ve found that it |
| independent mechanic should be able to do the work | | | | is critical to keep an eye on the engine temperature |
| or you could take it to a car dealership that | | | | gauge on your dashboard. If your engine overheats |
| specializes in your make and model of truck. Make | | | | while hauling a lot of equipment, you’re done |
| sure to get an estimate before any work is | | | | for. One thing I’ve found to be effective at |
| performed as labor rates can escalate quickly. | | | | keeping engine temperatures down is my aFe high |
| Ladder racks can typically support around 1,000 | | | | flow air filter. Because air can flow more freely |
| pounds of equipment, but some are strong enough | | | | through the filter, the temperature of the air intake is |
| to support 1,750 pounds or more! That means you | | | | (on average) a few degrees cooler. And since my |
| can put more than just ladders up top; it is not | | | | engine doesn’t have to work as hard to breathe |
| uncommon to see lumber, rebar, four wheelers, | | | | properly, I noticed a nice boost in power and towing |
| kayaks, bikes, and other types of sports equipment | | | | capability. Now, I’m not saying that a high flow |
| strapped down on a truck rack. It is very important | | | | air filter is the cure-all solution to an overheating |
| to remember that the center of gravity changes | | | | engine, but it is an inexpensive part that produces |
| dramatically with the more weight you put up top, so | | | | tangible results. |