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Will the Stake Pocket Truck Rack fit my truck?
The Stake Pocket Truck Rack is designed to fit any pickup truck with stake pockets holes in the top of the bedrails. This includes almost all full size pickup trucks as well as the Ford Ranger. Model 2005-3RS Stake Pocket Rack for short bed trucks is our standard height rack which is 26.5 inches as measured from the bedrail to the top of the cross bar. This is the right height for almost all trucks. Model 2005-3TS for short bed trucks is for trucks with extra tall cabs such as the Ford Super Duty trucks and the Dodge Ram Mega Cabs have extra tall cabs. It has a crossbar which measures 28.5 inches tall. Models 2005-3RL and 2005-3TL are for long bed trucks with regular and extra-tall cabs respectively. |
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What is the Stake Pocket Truck Rack used for?
The Stake Pocket Truck Rack is most often used in conjunction with a truck having a Tonneau cover that does NOT cover the stake pocket holes in the bedrails. It is a versatile truck rack which will carry canoes, kayaks, ladders, lumber and other cargo carrying up to 400 lbs of cargo, and it can be installed or removed in minutes without drilling into the sheet metal of the truck. |
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What is the Stake Pocket Truck Rack made of?
The standard Stake Pocket Rack is constructed of 12 major interconnecting tubular steel structural parts. The exterior surfaces of these parts have been powder coated for long service outdoors. All threaded parts are stainless steel. The high density polyethylene plastic used is in the end caps and a rubbery material is used to pad the only surfaces that the rack rests on. |
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How does the Stake Pocket Truck Rack attach to my truck and how secure is it?
Inserts are placed down into the stake pockets and connect to the base of the rack and each corner of the bedrail and prevent the rack from being removed. These inserts are quite secure, particularly since the design of the rack integrates bracing to prevent shear forces from twisting the rack both from side to side and front to rear. This truck rack will safely carry up to 400 lbs. of cargo when the load is evenly distributed. See installation instructions at this link:
Stake Pocket Instructions
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How long does it take to mount the Stake Pocket on my truck?
When you are familiar with the rack, it can be installed in less than 10 minutes. When it arrives in its shipping box the first time, please read the installation instructions and safety warnings carefully. This will require some additional time. |
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What keeps the truck rack from scratching my truck?
Rubbery pads on the bottom of the rack help protect the top of the truck bedrails.
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Can I use my truck rack with a Tonneau cover or bed liner?
There are many different types of bed liners. Spray-on bedliners and Tonneau covers offer no impediment to the installation of the Stake Pocket Rack as long as the stake pocket holes are open. In fact in same cases, as long as at least ¾ of the hole is open the stake pocket rack will work. If you have this situation, can use at 888-877-2257 to discuss it. |
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Are other accessories available that will work with my Stake Pocket Truck Rack?
Stake Pocket Rack works with Malone kayak and canoe carriers and works with an adapter that can be used to hold standard Thule or Yakima crossbars, so that Thule or Yakima accessories can be mounted on your truck. See these accessory links:
Kayak Carrier
Canoe Carrier
Utility Rack
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What keeps someone from stealing the Stake Pocket Rack from my truck?
The vast majority of people who see a Stake Pocket Truck Rack on a pickup assume that it is bolted to the bed of the truck because the clamp is not easily visible. However, in order to offer a higher security option for those who are concerned, U.S. Rack offers high security screws which include a keyed button-head cap screws and matching keyed Allen wrench as a separate option. When these screws are tightened the nut tubes cannot be easily turned and the rack cannot be easily removed. |
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How do I tie down cargo?
A tie-down cleat is provided on each leg of rack for use with ropes or ratchet straps. |
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11. How long does it take to remove the Stake Pocket Rack from my truck?
Once you are familiar with the truck rack, you can remove it in about 5 minutes. |
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12. How can I store my Stake Pocket Truck Rack?
The Stake Pocket Rack can be stored on two wall hangers. U.S. Rack Wall Hangers are an optional accessory for $19.95 per pair when purchased with a rack. They can be screwed into studs of your garage or other wall 32” apart. When hung together, the front and back sections of the rack fill a space only about 5 feet wide, 2-1/2 feet high and 2 feet deep.
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What color is the truck rack?
The Stake Pocket Truck Rack is offered in black. It can be specially coated in white for an additional fee. Call U.S. Rack for a quote. |
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14. How will the rack be shipped and how long will it take?
U.S. Rack usually ships the day you place your order or on the next business day. U. S. Rack includes the cost of UPS shipping by ground within the continental U.S. within the price of the product. Ground shipping transit time within the continental U.S. usually takes 1 to 5 business days. If this time frame will not meet your needs, give us a call us. Express delivery is available upon request at an additional charge. Please call 888.877.2257 to request this service.
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Can I return the rack if I don’t like it?
Yes. If for any reason you find that your U.S. Rack product is not what you want, simply call us within 30 days of purchase to get a return authorization number. We will then arrange to pick up the product from you. If there is nothing mechanically wrong with the rack a restocking fee of 15% of the total purchase price plus round trip ground shipping will be deducted from your refund. The rack should be returned in the original box and packaged in a way to prevent damage. Damage caused by improper packaging will require repair to return the rack to a condition where is can be re-sold, and will result in a refurbishing fee. If there is a mechanical defect with the product within one year, U.S. Rack will first attempt to fix the problem by shipping you a replacement part. If there is a defect which we cannot fix by replacing components, you may request a return, and we will not charge you restocking or shipping fees. We will then credit your card or send you a check for the appropriate balance. |
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What are the biggest advantages of the Stake Pocket Truck Rack over competing racks?
• The Stake Pocket Rack can be installed or removed and stored in minutes without drilling.
• It can be installed on trucks with Tonneau covers that do not cover the stake pocket holes.
• It saves fuel because of it's light weight and can be easily removed when you don’t need it.
• It can safely carry heavy loads of up to 500 lbs.
• It can be stored in a compact space or hung on the wall.
• The Stake Pocket Rack is a great value. Compare prices. We believe you’ll be convinced.
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