Features
- Premium 6061-T6 Aluminum Construction: Built from high-strength, lightweight aluminum for long-lasting durability and corrosion resistance.
- Dual Integrated Tie-Down Points: Retains full use of stake pocket tie-down points for securing cargo, straps, and gear.
- Tonneau & Toolbox Compatible: Works with all inside-rail tonneau covers and most standard truck bed toolboxes.
- Integrated Lighting Compatibility: Designed to pair with Putco lighting systems—mount a Blade LED Light Bar in the side channels or install Hornet LED Strobe Bars in the dual T-slots on top.
- Dual T-Channel Mounting System: T-slots on both sides and top make it easy to attach accessories, LED lights, work lights, and more.
- Precision CNC 7-Axis Bending: Engineered for an exact cab-to-rack contour, delivering a clean, custom fit for your truck.
- Expanded metal pattern CNC-machined: delivers a rugged, proven design updated with modern lightweight performance and precision-cut detail.
- Rugged OE-Style Finish: Coated in a textured matte black powder coat for superior corrosion resistance and a high-end look.
- No-Drill Installation: Installs quickly using your truck’s stake pocket holes—no drilling required.
- Industry-Leading Durability: Backed by Putco’s three-year warranty and NeverRust limited lifetime warranty for long-term confidence.
- Made in the USA: Designed and manufactured by Putco Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Putco BOSS™ Headache Rack is a premium cab guard engineered for work trucks, contractors, and fleets that demand long-lasting performance. Inspired by the classic expanded-metal headache rack, it is reimagined in lighter, stronger 6061-T6 aluminum. This perforated metal cab rack installs fast and easily thanks to the no-drill design that mounts securely to stake pockets. Finished in OE-style textured matte black powder coat, for lasting corrosion resistance and a rugged look built for years of tough use.
Designed for max versatility, the BOSS Rack is fully compatible with all inside-rail tonneau covers and most bed-mounted toolboxes, making it an ideal upgrade. Integrated tie-down points on both sides maintain the functionality of your truck’s stake pockets, providing a 250 lb. working load limit at each tie-down point for securing cargo. With dual T-channel slots on the sides and top, it is easy to mount accessories such as LED light bars, strobes, work lights, beacons, and cargo. It also seamlessly integrates Putco lighting systems, including Blade LED Light Bars in the side channels and Hornet LED Strobe Bars in the T-slots.
Every BOSS Rack is precision-crafted using CNC 7-axis bending technology to follow the contour of your truck cab, ensuring a clean, custom fit. More than a traditional cab guard design, the CNC-milled plate provides full rear window protection, combining precise detailing with a clean, premium finish that reinforces both durability and appearance. It stands out with a direct-fit third brake light cut-out. Meticulously designed to ensure zero obstruction, a design detail that highlights our commitment to superior rear window protection.
Backed by Putco’s 3-year and NeverRust Lifetime Warranty, this aluminum cab guard delivers best-in-class durability, protection, and design. Proudly designed and manufactured in the USA, it is the ultimate heavy-duty headache rack built to outperform, outlast, and outfit any modern truck.
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Incredible rack! solid, wellbuilt, and leagues better than the DeeZee knockoff. If you want to save a few bucks and turn your truck into hot garbage, buy the DeeZee OR the Menards square-tube version (don’t ask me how I know). Otherwise, just buy this. This is my second rack.
This rack makes my truck look like a $100K build. It’s in a whole different weight class when it comes to design and style, definitely not your typical rack system. It’s incredibly tough yet lightweight. Shipping took five days in transit, but it was absolutely worth the wait and money.
lightweight, no drill and looks fantastic. Best Rack
I first spotted this rack on a Traffic Management Ford truck and it just looked badass. The guy told me it was a BOSS Rack, and then I ended up seeing another one parked outside my work! that’s when I knew I had to get it. I honestly thought it was a sport rack, not a headache rack. I get a ton of compliments on my Silverado now, and I’m already thinking about adding a couple light bars to finish the look. Installation did take me about an hour but I was able to do it myself.