Bed topper/camper shell/cap with tool boxes

[Roert42]

I have a headache rack that sits slightly above the roof line so I can lean stuff on it and hang it over the cab. I want to make a removable gate to cover the middle section too, plus add some tie down points.

I also have a wood frame that sits in the back stake pockets if I need to carry something long and not have it sit in the bed. ( like a canoe).
I also have a wood frame that sits in the back stake pockets if I need to carry something long and not have it sit in the bed. ( like a canoe).

I have a job box in the back most of time too. Not bolted in, just strapped down, pretty easy to take out if I need the whole bed for some jobs.

 

[ElectraRider]

wow that is awesome, I especially like the ratchet strap tie down set up. cool

 

[Chapap]

wow that is awesome, I especially like the ratchet strap tie down set up. cool

I got super lucky finding this thing. Almost impossible to find a ranger sized rack that’s built for the truck (welded and not universal). This rack is made of aluminum extrusions that bolt together. Kind of a hybrid veh-specific/universal rack. The ratchet straps are a $500 option on the site. The racks are $1000 to $1500 depending on size. I jumped on it for $300. Plus it’s aluminum!

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I have kicked around the idea of building a rack for a Ranger a few times, just never actually did. My aluminum cap has racks on it and if I really need a rack, I have my F-150 and F-350. The rack on the 350 is made out of 1/4” wall 2x2 and 2x4. The rack on the 150 is significantly lighter, but still will take a good load.

 

[sgtsandman]

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Got a System One rack off of FB. It came off an F250, but it was easy enough to chop up the extrusions to make it fit.

How many people have told you that you have a nice rack?