I was impressed with this rack, and I'm not easily impressed. I could not have had one made this nice or functional without spending at least twice the money (I know this, because I spent nearly a year looking into it and comparing options).
I bought this for a 2004 Dodge Dakota standard cab 4x4, and looks like it would fit any of these body styles. These trucks do not have stake pockets, so mounting was done with the D330113 installation kit, requiring four 7/16" holes to be drilled. Installation was straight forward. Two 1/2" x 3-1/2" Grade 8 bolts are supplied to fasten the rack to rails. 4 Grade 5 bolts are supplied to fasten the rail mounts, though I did replace these with Grade 8 bolts and larger, thicker washers from the hardware store. It's a solid mounting design, and would rip the rails off the truck before the rack gave way. I use this for cab protection while hauling construction debris, and for hauling lumber and long materials over-the-cab.
The rack itself is very well built. The welds were all nearly perfect. The steel is sufficiently heavy gauge and high quality. The wire mesh is a heavy 3/16" and welded at every intersection as advertised. Many other ready made racks I looked at used plastic end caps on the tubing ends. The Backrack has welded steel end caps, which significantly strengthens the tubing at the ends, and provides better corrosion protection.
The black powder coat was smooth and even, and applied very well. The finish looks fantastic, and appears to be quite durable and strongly adhered to the metal. I've seen other applications peel or flake, and this is usually due to poor metal prep or hurried manufacturing. This was clearly not case here, and appears that this rack will hold up well to the elements and abuse I'll give it.
Overall, I'm impressed with the rack itself and the mounting system. It's simple, functional, durable, and looks great. Considering the price, this makes it an excellent value for the money.
| Manufacturer | Backrack |
|---|---|
| Brand | BACKRACK |
| Model | Safety Rack Frame Only |
| Item Weight | 35 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 73 x 26 x 3 inches |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Item model number | BAC10200 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BAC10200 |
| OEM Part Number | 10200 |
| Position | Rear |
