The best BackRack setup depends on your truck and bed: pick the Original Rack or Safety Rack frame for your cab, then match it with the right hardware kit for a standard bed, a toolbox bed, or a tonneau-covered bed. This collection is Toyota-heavy, covering the 2005-2022 Tacoma and the Tundra from 1995-2007, 2008 and up, and 2022, with additional fitments for the Chevy S10, GMC S15, Mazda B-Series, and Nissan Frontier and Titan, so check your year and model first.
A cab rack protects the rear window and cab from cargo that shifts under braking, and gives you a frame for tying down long loads over the cab. The system here is two-part: the rack frame, plus a separate vehicle-specific hardware kit, and several frames are listed as frame only, requiring hardware. Hardware comes in standard no-drill, toolbox, and tonneau versions, so the cover or toolbox on your truck decides which kit you need. Truck owners usually plan the rack alongside the Toyota Tacoma Aftermarket Parts range.
BackRack is the only brand in this collection, and its range here is built around that frame-plus-hardware approach. The Original Rack frame is listed for the 1985-2005 Chevy S10 and GMC S15 and the 2005-2022 Tacoma, while the Safety Rack frame covers a wide run of Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota trucks. Rear bars are also sold on their own for both Tundra generations.
The hardware side holds the fitment detail. Standard no-drill kits cover the Tacoma and Tundra generations above, toolbox kits are sized for 21-inch and 31-inch boxes, and tonneau kits include low-profile and wide-top versions for the 2022 Tundra, plus 1-inch riser adaptors for 2008-and-up Tundra covers. Finishes are black and white, so match the kit to your frame. Good starting points are the no-drill standard hardware kit for the 2005-2022 Tacoma, the 21-inch toolbox hardware kit for the 2022 Tundra, and the low-profile tonneau hardware kit for the 2008-and-up Tundra.
If your bed also needs a cover, Extang and BAK are the tonneau cover brands carried here, and their covers are what the tonneau kits and riser adaptors work around. Go Rhino covers the wider truck-accessory side for trucks that work off pavement. Our guide to pairing mud flaps and floor liners for your next outdoor adventure shows how cab protection fits a full truck setup.
Do I need a hardware kit as well as the rack frame?
Usually, yes. Several frames here are listed as frame only, requiring hardware, and the kits are vehicle-specific, such as the Tacoma and 2022 Tundra kits. Check the frame listing before ordering.
What is the difference between the standard, toolbox, and tonneau kits?
Standard kits suit a plain bed, toolbox kits are built around a 21-inch or 31-inch toolbox, and tonneau kits are shaped to clear a bed cover. Pick the kit that matches your truck.
Does fitting a BackRack require drilling?
The kits in this collection are listed as no-drill designs for their applications. Confirm your year and model, since hardware is generation-specific.
Can I run a tonneau cover with a cab rack?
Yes, that is what the tonneau hardware kits and 1-inch riser adaptors are for on trucks such as the 2008-and-up and 2022 Tundra. Check compatibility for your cover style first.
