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Will the Utility Rack fit my truck?
The Utility Truck Rack has two expandable cross-bars which telescope for trucks of different widths. It is designed to fit any pickup truck with conventional fleet side bedrails. This includes the vast majority of pickup trucks. The model 2002-2R Utility Rack 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. The Ford Super Duty trucks and the Dodge Ram Mega Cabs have extra tall cabs, however, and require the model 2002-2XT Utility Rack, which measures 28.5 inches tall. |
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Will the Utility Rack fit my newer model Toyota Truck?
The late model Toyota trucks often have a rail that runs on the inside of the bed along the bedrail on the sides and headrail in the front. This is called the Toyota Deck rail system. U.S. Rack is one of the only companies to adapt a truck rack to this rail system. Utility Rack model 2002-2TOY is designed to attach to either the Tacoma or Tundra with deck rail system. For Toyota trucks without the deck rail system use the Utility Rack model 2002-2R. |
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Will the Utility Rack fit my newer model Nissan Truck?
The late model Nissan trucks often have a rail that runs on the inside of the bed along the bedrail on the sides and headrail in the front. This is called the Nissan Utili-track system. U.S. Rack is one of the only companies to adapt a truck rack to this rail system. Utility Rack model 2002-2NIS is designed to attach to either the Frontier or Titan with Utili-track system. For Nissan trucks without the Utili-track system use the Utility Rack model 2002-2R. |
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What is the Utility Rack used for?
The Utility Rack is a very versatile truck rack because it can be installed or removed in minutes without any drilling, because each part of the rack can be installed anywhere along the bedrails to carry loads of varying lengths, because the rack can be easily loaded with a fork lift and because it will carry up to 500 lbs of cargo. The Utility Rack is not just for carrying heavy loads, however. It is ideal for carrying canoes, kayaks, ladders and other lighter cargo. |
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What is the Utility Rack made of?
The Utility Rack is constructed of 12 interconnecting tubular steel structural parts. The largest piece is the cross bar, at 2" square and .095" thick. The exterior surfaces of these parts have been electro-chemically passivated and then 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. A high hardness rubber nub compresses against the bottom side of the truck bedrail |
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How does the Utility Rack attach to my truck and how secure is it?
The Utility Rack attaches by clamping. Although the truck rack appears to have three legs, the middle “leg” is actually a long clamp that reaches down under the bedrail of the truck and contacts the bottom side. When the Nut Tube, which projects up from the cross-bar is tightened, it draws the clamp up. This squeezes the bedrail of the truck between the clamp below and the base of the rack above. Because of the triangular base, this structure is very sturdy and stable in all directions. This rack will safely carry up to 500 lbs. of cargo when the load is evenly distributed. See the figures below...
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How long does it take to mount the Utility Rack on my truck?
When one is familiar with the rack, it can be installed in about 5 minutes. When it arrives in its shipping box the first time, please read the general and safety instructions carefully. This will require some additional time. |
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What keeps the rack from scratching my truck?
The top of the truck bed rails, upon which the rack rests, are protected by rubbery pads on the bottom of the rack. The bottom of the truck bed rail is contacted by a hard rubber nub, contained in a steel casing. |
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Can I use my rack with a bed liner?
There are many different types of bed liners. Spray-on bedliners offer no obstacle in installing the Utility Rack. The Utility rack can be used in any case where the bottom of the clamp tube can hook around the lip of the bedrail and tightened against the bottom of the bed rail. The newer style under-the-rail bedliners work easily with the Utility Rack because they allow access to the bottom of the bed rails. The older style over-the-rail bedliners, which were a single piece, will require that a slit or a hole be made in the bedliner. U.S. Rack offers a bedliner kit, consisting of a 2-1/2 inch hole-saw to make a hole plus 4 plastic caps to plug the holes again later, when the rack is removed. |
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What keeps someone from stealing the Utility Rack from my truck?
The vast majority of people who see a Utility Truck Rack on a pickup assume that it is bolted to the bed of the truck because the clamp is not 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. When these screws are tightened the nut tubes cannot be turned and the rack cannot be removed. |
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How do I tie down cargo?
Four tie-down hooks are provided on the four clamp tubes of rack for use with ropes and 4 additional metal tie-down loops are also provided on the base for use with ratchet straps, one on each corner of the rack. |
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Can I load cargo on my rack with a forklift?
Yes. Simply ensure that the front and back portion of the rack are far enough apart to allow the forks of the lift to pass between them. |
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How long does it take to remove the Utility Rack from my truck?
Once you are familiar with the Utility Truck Rack, you can remove the rack in 5 minutes or less. |
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How can I store my Utility Truck Rack?
The Utility 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, the rack fills a space only about 5 feet wide, 2-1/2 feet high and 1-1/2 feet deep. The rack can also be disassembled and stored and carried in the Utility Bag, which is an optional accessory for only $19.95. See figures below for both of these accessories.
 
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What color is the Utility Truck Rack?
The Utility Rack is offered only in a mat black color. |
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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 Utility Rack over competing racks?
- The Utility Rack can be installed or removed and stored in minutes without heavy lifting.
- This saves fuel because you can take the rack off when you don’t need it.
- It can safely carry heavy loads of up to 500 lbs.
- It can be stored in a Utility Rack in a compact space or hung on the wall.
- The Utility Rack is a great value. Compare prices. We believe you’ll be convinced.
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