Features
- Open-Frame Design for Work and Visibility: Delivers cab protection and cargo support while preserving rearward visibility and offering endless accessory mounting possibilities.
- Premium Structural Grade Aluminum Construction: Built from a high-strength lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum for long-term durability, corrosion resistance, and reduced weight.
- Precision CNC 9-Axis Custom Bent Frame: Engineered cab-to-rack contour enhances structural rigidity and load distribution for improved strength and fitment.
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BOSS Connect Mounting Adaptors: Expands mounting footprint through TEC Skin for improved stability and reduced flex.
- BOSS Connect System Design: Enables the Cab Rack to interface with TEC Skin feet and upgrade to full-length TEC Skins for full-bed dual T-track modularity.
- Tonneau & Toolbox Compatible Design: Works with most inside-rail tonneau covers and toolboxes while maintaining full bed functionality.
- Continuous Dual T-Channel Integration System: Perimeter-spanning T-slots layout for flexible, full-structure mounting of lights and accessories.
- Lightweight Open-Frame Utility Design: Modern cab guard profile. Reduces unnecessary material bulk while maintaining structural protection.
- Integrated Lighting Compatibility: Compatible with several Putco products, including but not limited to Blade LED Light Bar, Work Blade LED Light Bar, Hornet, YellowJacket, Luminix Light Bars, and Luminix Mini-Block Lamps.
- No-Drill Stake Pocket Installation: Headache rack installs using factory stake pocket mounts with no drilling and no separate headache rack mounting kit required.
- Rugged OE-Style Powder Coat Finish: Durable matte black coating resists corrosion, scratches, and jobsite wear while delivering a factory-style appearance.
- Industry-Leading Durability: Backed by Putco’s 3-year warranty and NeverRust limited lifetime warranty.
- Made in the USA: Designed and manufactured by Putco Inc., Des Moines, Iowa.
- Complete Kit Includes:
- Cab Rack with Pre-Installed Crossbar (Qty 1)
- TEC Connect Mounting Adapters (Qty 2)
- TEC Skin Feet (Qty 2)
- Installation hardware
The Putco BOSS Open Frame Cab Rack is a premium aluminum open-frame headache rack or cab guard system for trucks, designed for strength, visibility, and everyday work-truck utility. Built from structural-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for enhanced rigidity and precision CNC bent for precision fitment, this pickup truck cab guard delivers dependable rear cab protection while maintaining a clean, open-frame design that preserves rear visibility. Ideal for contractors, fleet vehicles, and trade professionals with shifting cargo, such as ladders, tools, and jobsite materials, while supporting accessories for expanded utility.
Unlike traditional headache racks that rely on heavy mesh or louvered steel designs, the open-frame structure eliminates unnecessary material bulk while maintaining structural protection. This results in maximum rear visibility through an open center headache rack design, reduced weight, and a more modern, utility-focused alternative to conventional aluminum headache rack systems.
The frame and crossbar are designed with a continuous dual T-channel, creating a mounting platform for lighting and cargo, fully compatible with Venture TEC accessories. The BOSS Connect mounting adapters integrate the rack into the TEC Skin structure, expanding the mounting footprint for improved stability and reduced flex while enabling an upgrade from TEC Skin feet to TEC Skins for full-bed dual T-track mounting. This makes the cab rack highly adaptable for work-truck customization without any modifications.
Compatible with most inside-rail tonneau covers and standard truck bed toolboxes, maintaining full bed functionality. Installation is quick and secure with factory stake-pocket mounting points, requiring no drilling.
Finished in a rugged OE-style matte black powder coat, this pickup truck headache rack resists corrosion, scratches, and jobsite wear while delivering a clean, factory-inspired appearance built for long-term use.
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Very good quality and the install was pretty simple too. Worked perfect with my tonneau cover. FYI, it does not come with any accessories or extra bolts, they are all sold seperately apparently. I was able to mount directly to the T-slots with just a few bolts I had laying around in the garage. But I am pretty happy with it, looks great.