Cheap Headache Rack?

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  1. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    Hi guys,

    Im looking for a cheap headache rack solution. I need to hang chains, binders, straps and ideally secure my tarps. I dont have any other storage on the truck so it needs to be enclosed for the straps. I have no left over frame space to add a side box. Most of the head ache boxes ive seen are over 3000 bucks. Does anyone know of a cheaper brand? Any one sell decent used ones? This needs to fit on a fl Columbia that has rear stacks.

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  3. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    Im looking for an enclosed one myself. Check craiglist
     
  4. stormy379

    stormy379 Medium Load Member

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    check 4states. [chrome shop mafia ] they have stuff like that. umm also check out the Truck Paper. they have ads in the back
     
  5. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Hate to bust your bubble but you won't find a cheap enclosed one unless you make it. Why can't you add boxes to the trailer for your straps and tarps?
     
  6. Derailed

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    281ric Thanks this.
  7. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Build a custom one yourself if you have a welder and tools to do so, Aluminum of course is best for weight, and actually pretty easy to weld, I fabricate / weld all my own aluminum exhaust for my oilfield engines and such with multiple angles. Or do a lightweight steel and cover with stainless steel sheeting.
     
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  8. TripleSix

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    4States sell used ones. Also, check in the pawn shops of the big slated areas, like Houston or Gary.
     
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  9. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    If you have time, you can put one in layaway at the Houston Chrome shop, exit785, (ask for Robert). They sell a big 7 door rack with the shelves, and everything for $3000.
     
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  10. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    is there anything cheap for us anymore? other than rates:biggrin_25519:
     
  11. Derailed

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