How much space is required between back of sleeper and headache rack?

Between the rack and chains/binders keeps them making loud ### banging noises.

A 2nd set can be added over the outside to help keep them clean from dirt/mud/road grime. This is how Im gonna do my new set up.

 

Thats a good idea. New boss wants to get all new equipment for my truck, so I wanna keep it as nice as possible for as long as possible.

 

I've seen trucks with some type of tarp covering the rack, I'm surprised one of the flatbed supply companies dont sell something premade already for that?

 

If you have an old lumber tarp just sitting, you can use the end flap as a cover tarp for your rack.
Will need a bit of trim cutting, but it is already close to the size you need. If you decide to bolt the top edge, don’t just use washers, they will tear, use a strip across the width of the tarp.

 

This is the ladder, yes? So fold it closed like a step, then it only like 4 ft. Foot end in the chain box, put a hook in to hold the top and your good to go.

 

I had a foot between the sleeper and headache rack of a mid 90's mid roof volvo. We had the wheelbase to do it. Then catwalk with steps and 5th wheel sliding etc. Hung 20 chain on there.

 

They are good tools that’s for sure. Worth the money.