{"product_id":"bw-cab-protector-dodge-ram-1500-2500-3500-led-lights-black-pucp7522ba","title":"B\u0026W Cab Protector, 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500, LED Lights and Grab Handles, Black (PUCP7522BA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cab protector earns its price on the day a load shifts. Everything you haul that is longer or heavier than the bed wants to keep going forward when the truck stops, and the only things between it and you are the back of the cab and the rear glass. This is B\u0026amp;W's answer: a heavy-duty steel headache rack, built specifically for 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500 so it lines up with the bed and the cab rather than being clamped on and hoped for. It carries four LED lights across the top rail, tie-down brackets built into the frame, and grab handles at the sides for getting in and out of the bed, and the slotted panel lets you see through it in the mirror instead of blanking out the rear view. The finish is a durable powder coat, which is what keeps a steel structure that lives in the weather from looking tired after two winters. It weighs about 128 lb, so it is a freight item and a two-person installation. Fitment exclusions matter on this one: RamBox beds are excluded across the board, and on the 1500 and 1500 Classic the 5'7\" bed is excluded as well, so check your bed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB\u0026amp;W cab protector, black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour integrated LED lights, wired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware for 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for One Job\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a heavy load shifts forward, the cab protector and the rear glass are all that stand between the load and the people in the cab. B\u0026amp;W builds these to be stronger than they look like they need to be, which is the correct way round for a part whose failure mode is somebody getting hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut for 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot a universal rack with adjustable feet. This part number is dimensioned for 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500, so the uprights land where the bed rail structure can take them and the profile follows the back of the cab. That is what makes it look like it came with the truck rather than like it was added afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour LED Lights Across the Top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated into the top rail rather than bolted on, so there is nothing sticking out to catch and no aftermarket bracket to rust. They add rear visibility and they make the truck easier to see on a jobsite, which is where these racks spend most of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie-Down Brackets and Grab Handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brackets are part of the frame, so the rack gives you anchor points at the front of the bed where a pickup normally has none, which is exactly where a long load wants to be tied. The grab handles at the sides are for getting up into the bed and back out with something in your other hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Slotted Panel, Not a Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe horizontal slats block the load and still let you see through to what is behind the truck. A solid panel protects just as well and turns your rear glass into a blank, which is a poor trade for anyone who backs a trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder Coat That Survives the Weather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finish is a durable powder coat, chosen for corrosion and fade resistance. A headache rack does not get garaged and does not get washed often, so the finish is the part that decides whether it still looks like equipment or like scrap in five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:8px 0 4px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"display:table;width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2009-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003eDodge and Ram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Excludes RamBox and the 5'7\" bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2019-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e1500 Classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Excludes RamBox and the 5'7\" bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2010-2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003eDodge and Ram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e2500 and 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Excludes RamBox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a vehicle-specific part, not a universal rack, and 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500 is the whole list. B\u0026amp;W dimensions each cab protector to a particular truck so the uprights land on structure and the profile follows the cab, which is also why it will not cross-fit to a truck that is close but not listed. Note the exclusions: RamBox beds are excluded across the board, and on the 1500 and 1500 Classic the 5'7\" bed is excluded as well. Those beds have a different rail structure and the rack will not mount correctly to them. If your truck is not on this list, B\u0026amp;W builds the cab protector in other part numbers; check the one cut for your truck rather than assuming a neighboring year fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eB\u0026amp;W Part Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PUCP7522BA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat It Is:\u003c\/b\u003e Truck-specific cab protector, also called a headache rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFitment Exclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e RamBox beds are excluded across the board, and on the 1500 and 1500 Classic the 5'7\" bed is excluded as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e Four integrated LED lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTie-Downs:\u003c\/b\u003e Tie-down brackets built into the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandles:\u003c\/b\u003e Grab handles for bed access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePanel:\u003c\/b\u003e Horizontal slotted panel, see-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e About 128 lb, freight item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 843233000504\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e B\u0026amp;W Lifetime Exclusive Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade In:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in the USA, built by B\u0026amp;W in Humboldt, Kansas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Bolts to the bed rail structure at the front of the bed  ·  \u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow two to three hours  ·  \u003cb\u003eTools:\u003c\/b\u003e Socket set, torque wrench, drill only if the instructions call for it, and basic wiring tools for the LED lights  ·  \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate, and a two-person job because of the weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 128 lb this is not a solo lift. Have a second person, and if you can, have the rack supported while you start the fasteners rather than holding it. Wiring the LEDs is a simple circuit but it should be fused and routed away from the exhaust and any moving part. Work from B\u0026amp;W's installation instructions for this part number, linked in the Resources section. Recheck the fasteners after the first loaded trip, which is standard practice for anything bolted to a bed and is when a missed torque shows up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for your B\u0026amp;W Cab Protector, 2009-2018 Dodge and Ram 1500, 2019-2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and 2010-2026 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500, LED Lights and Grab Handles, Black, in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/bw-PUCP7522_Installation_Instructions.pdf?v=1786358713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Download the B\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches installation guide that covers this product, with step-by-step mounting instructions and hardware details\" style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W Cab Protector Installation Instructions (PUCP7522) (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e, the manufacturer's step-by-step guide covering mounting, included hardware and adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e B\u0026amp;W covers this product with its Lifetime Exclusive Limited Warranty. B\u0026amp;W warrants its products to the original consumer purchaser, for as long as that purchaser owns the product, against defects in material and workmanship. The remedy is replacement, or repair or a full refund at B\u0026amp;W's option. Installation and removal labor, shipping costs, and damage caused by misuse, overloading, alteration or improper installation are not covered. Warranty service goes directly through B\u0026amp;W at 800-248-6564, which issues a return authorization before anything is sent back. B\u0026amp;W states that it does not authorize dealers or distributors to create any other warranty, so what is described here is B\u0026amp;W's own coverage and nothing has been added to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout B\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches started in 1987 in a Humboldt, Kansas garage, where Roger Baker and Joe Works built the first Turnoverball gooseneck hitch. The idea was simple and nobody else had done it: a gooseneck ball that turns over and stores flush with the bed floor, so the truck bed goes back to being a truck bed the moment you unhook. That one product built the company, and B\u0026amp;W still makes its hitches in Humboldt, in a plant that has grown to about 600,000ft². The company has been 100% employee-owned since 2007, with roughly 500 employee-owners who have a stake in what comes off the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe testing story is worth knowing, because it is not how the rest of the industry does it. SAE J-2638, the standard for gooseneck and fifth-wheel hitches, is a recommended practice, and it is common to satisfy it with a fresh sample for each test. B\u0026amp;W runs a single hitch through all three 300,000-cycle dynamic tests and the six static tests, one after another, on the same unit. The Tow \u0026amp; Stow line is tested to SAE J-684. Every B\u0026amp;W-brand product is covered by the company's Lifetime Exclusive Limited Warranty to the original consumer, against defects in material and workmanship, for as long as that person owns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrestige Truck is an authorized B\u0026amp;W dealer. Every B\u0026amp;W product we ship is new, in the factory carton, and backed by B\u0026amp;W's own warranty and its US-based support team in Humboldt, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026W Trailer Hitches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49106910675188,"sku":"PUCP7522BA","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/bw-cab-protector-pucp7522ba-black-slotted-panel-led-lights.png?v=1786363610","url":"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/products\/bw-cab-protector-dodge-ram-1500-2500-3500-led-lights-black-pucp7522ba","provider":"Prestige Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}