Anyone runnin ladder racks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dalaigh · 01-08-2011, 10:31 PM

Is anyone running or ever run ladder racks? I'd prefer the ones with out the toppers, something like this

I Like to see some pics of Long box trucks with this style rack

Squareforceone · 01-08-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh

Is anyone running or ever run ladder racks? I'd prefer the ones with out the toppers, something like this

I Like to see some pics of Long box trucks with this style rack

Im not but i have seen it before and with a pair of nice tires they just give a square that aggressive look i hope some one has pics

**old Rusty C10** · 01-09-2011, 01:00 PM

I used to have something similar to this. This is used for more than just ladders tho... this is capable of carrying material too. the ladder ones usually are just two pieces that bolt into the stake holes as there isnt really much weight requirement to them. you may wanna ask GM72K10 about racks he is a contractor and he uses alot of our trucks regularly
the other thing im going to suggest is looking at the Weather Guard web site they are pretty good

**special-K** · 01-09-2011, 01:17 PM

I never went for bolt together racks. I always make my own because I need something strong and solid. Some of those bolt together racks have a decent design that would look good in a welded rack. I like to give some style to mine without taking from the function.

This is the first set I made on a '78 I had. I refined the design more with each set I made. This is the design of my old boss: round pipe (definitely the strongest) fish-mouthed together,8" high top rails,expanded steel screen behind cab,spot lamp tabs at front of bed,top rail angled down over cab,the base is continuous 2" angle front and sides mounted on top of bed...All function with a touch of style

On this set I used square tube,angled the uprights in,kept closer to the cab roof,top rails are more like 4",set the rear bar forward a bit,angled the back of the top rails,light tabs,expanded steel screen,continuous 2" angle base...

abebummy26 · 01-09-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I never went for bolt together racks. I always make my own because I need something strong and solid. Some of those bolt together racks have a decent design that would look good in a welded rack. I like to give some style to mine without taking from the function. I'll have to dig u some pics of a set on my '84

First truck I thought of was yours

Dalaigh · 01-09-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I never went for bolt together racks. I always make my own because I need something strong and solid. Some of those bolt together racks have a decent design that would look good in a welded rack. I like to give some style to mine without taking from the function.

This is the first set I made on a '78 I had. I refined the design more with each set I made. This is the design of my old boss: round pipe (definitely the strongest) fish-mouthed together,8" high top rails,expanded steel screen behind cab,spot lamp tabs at front of bed,top rail angled down over cab,the base is continuous 2" angle front and sides mounted on top of bed...All function with a touch of style

On this set I used square tube,angled the uprights in,kept closer to the cab roof,top rails are more like 4",set the rear bar forward a bit,angled the back of the top rails,light tabs,expanded steel screen,continuous 2" angle base...

Yeah, I want a welded together one, I just used that pic as an example.

What size lift and Tires did you have on your gold truck? Right know I've got a 6" lift with 35's and I'm trying to figure out if I should go to a 2.5" or 4" and 33's or keep the 6" and get different tires, I don't need it to be this big, I DD the truck and need it to be more practical.

abebummy26 · 01-09-2011, 02:09 PM

My brother also had one on his 78 gmc 3/4 it looked pretty decent. It was homemade. No pics of that truck though.

**special-K** · 01-09-2011, 03:55 PM

That had a Superlift 4" front springs and the rear was about 2" spring work + 2" block.The wheels were 9.75-16.5 wheels with 12.50/35 BFG ATs.

Dalaigh · 01-09-2011, 04:31 PM

Oh, they are 35's, did they rub at all?

AuggieStyle · 01-10-2011, 12:53 AM

Not mine but i was thinking of buying it for the shop $4400 looks like a pretty good deal.

01-08-2011, 10:31 PM	#1
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Anyone runnin ladder racks? Is anyone running or ever run ladder racks? I'd prefer the ones with out the toppers, something like this I Like to see some pics of Long box trucks with this style rack __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

01-09-2011, 01:00 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Anyone runnin ladder racks? I used to have something similar to this. This is used for more than just ladders tho... this is capable of carrying material too. the ladder ones usually are just two pieces that bolt into the stake holes as there isnt really much weight requirement to them. you may wanna ask GM72K10 about racks he is a contractor and he uses alot of our trucks regularly the other thing im going to suggest is looking at the Weather Guard web site they are pretty good __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-09-2011, 01:17 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Anyone runnin ladder racks? I never went for bolt together racks. I always make my own because I need something strong and solid. Some of those bolt together racks have a decent design that would look good in a welded rack. I like to give some style to mine without taking from the function. This is the first set I made on a '78 I had. I refined the design more with each set I made. This is the design of my old boss: round pipe (definitely the strongest) fish-mouthed together,8" high top rails,expanded steel screen behind cab,spot lamp tabs at front of bed,top rail angled down over cab,the base is continuous 2" angle front and sides mounted on top of bed...All function with a touch of style On this set I used square tube,angled the uprights in,kept closer to the cab roof,top rails are more like 4",set the rear bar forward a bit,angled the back of the top rails,light tabs,expanded steel screen,continuous 2" angle base... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-09-2011 at 01:50 PM.

01-09-2011, 02:09 PM	#7
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Anyone runnin ladder racks? My brother also had one on his 78 gmc 3/4 it looked pretty decent. It was homemade. No pics of that truck though. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch. Last edited by abebummy26; 01-09-2011 at 02:09 PM.

01-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Anyone runnin ladder racks? That had a Superlift 4" front springs and the rear was about 2" spring work + 2" block.The wheels were 9.75-16.5 wheels with 12.50/35 BFG ATs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-09-2011, 04:31 PM	#9
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Anyone runnin ladder racks? Oh, they are 35's, did they rub at all? __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

01-10-2011, 12:53 AM	#10
AuggieStyle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas,TX. Posts: 499	Re: Anyone runnin ladder racks? Not mine but i was thinking of buying it for the shop $4400 looks like a pretty good deal.



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