Weather Guard Compact Steel Truck Rack, 1,000 lb, Matte Black (1345-52-02)
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Welded airfoil
No-drill clamp mount
Tie-down loops
Rear handle bars
Pinned rear cross member
Adjustable front legs
Features
- Welded airfoil: A wind deflector is welded across the front, over the cab, so the rack cuts through the air with less drag and noise on the highway.
- No-drill clamp mount: The rack holds on with stake-pocket brackets and heavy clamps on the bed rails, not bolts through the bed. A kit that uses the rear stake pockets on 2016 and newer Chevy and GMC pickups comes in the box.
- Tie-down loops: Every leg carries its own tie-down loop, so straps for ladders, pipe and lumber have a solid anchor at each corner.
- Rear handle bars: Grab bars at the back of the rack give you a handhold when you climb up to load or step down off the truck.
- Pinned rear cross member: The rear cross member is held by pins. Pull them and the bar lifts off, leaving the back open when a tall or bulky load has to go in the bed.
- Adjustable front legs: The front legs slide to suit the length of your bed, which is how one rack covers several bed sizes within its truck class.
Description & Fitment
Weather Guard's 1345-52-02 brings the steel rack design to compact-bed pickups. It carries 1,000 lb spread evenly, weighs 117 lb, and builds up to 127.82" L x 66.25" W x 33.38" H in matte black. Weather Guard lists it for compact-bed pickups: the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier and the Ford Ranger from 2019 on, with adjustable front legs to suit the bed.
Fitment & Compatibility
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2012 | Colorado | — | |
| 2014-2027 | Colorado | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027 | Maverick | — | |
| 1998-2011 | Ranger | — | |
| 2019-2027 | Ranger | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2012 | Canyon | — | |
| 2015-2027 | Canyon | — |
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-2027 | Frontier | — |
Check your fit: Weather Guard names compact-bed trucks: the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger (2019 and later). Measure your bed and check the year range before you order.
Not for: full-size pickups (1275-52-02 (full-size, 1,000 lb) or 1175-52-02 (heavy-duty full-size, 1,700 lb)). Weather Guard's own fit text names only the trucks above; earlier Ranger models are not named by Weather Guard.
About Weather Guard
Weather Guard is the truck and van storage brand of Werner Co., the Illinois company also known for its ladders. Its tool boxes are built in the USA, and the line runs from crossover, Lo-Side and gull-wing boxes to chests, underbody boxes, bed drawers, transfer tanks, ladder racks and van shelving.
Weather Guard's current boxes use the 1Key UltraLock, a red push-button lock you can code so one key opens every box on a truck or across a fleet, and many are finished in ARMOR TUF powder coat.
Buying Weather Guard from Prestige Truck. Weather Guard asks for the original sales receipt with any warranty claim, so keep your Prestige Truck order receipt with your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it fit a 2023 Ford Ranger?
Yes. Weather Guard lists the 2019 and later Ranger for this compact rack.
Will it fit my Colorado or Canyon?
Yes. Weather Guard names the compact-bed Colorado and Canyon. The front legs adjust to your bed length.
Do I have to drill my truck?
No. Weather Guard's sheet mounts the rack with brackets that clamp to the bed rail and feed into the stake pockets. On 2016 and newer Chevy and GMC trucks, the included kit uses the rear stake pockets.
What does the load rating mean?
Weather Guard rates each rack for a load spread evenly across it: 1,000 lb for the 1275-52-02 and 1345-52-02, and 1,700 lb for the heavy-duty 1175-52-02. Keep heavy items spread out rather than piled at one point.
How tight do the bolts go?
Weather Guard's sheet calls for 15 ft-lb on the 3/8"-16 button-head bolts and 25 ft-lb on the rest, including the bolts that hold the rack to its feet. After that, check that the rear cross-member pins still pull out.
Will it scratch my ladders?
Weather Guard packs protective tape with the rack. Wrap it around any spot where a ladder or tool could rub while you drive.
Installation
Here's the short version. Follow Weather Guard's install sheet (below) for the exact positions and hardware.
- Run at least two beads of the supplied silicone around every swage on the rack parts before assembly.
- Pick the driver and passenger front arms by the biased joint plate, then build each side: rear leg (tie-down outward), front leg, cross members (logo up, facing the tailgate, locking pins at the rear) and the front hoop with the air foil down.
- On beds shorter than 8', add the support brackets.
- Fit the mounting feet: front feet as far forward as possible, stake-pocket bracket fed in diagonally and snugged, then the no-drill bracket clamped to the bed rail. 2016+ Chevrolet/GMC trucks use the stake-pocket side mount at the rear.
- Set the rack to the measured foot spacing. Tighten 3/8"-16 button-head hardware to 15 ft-lb and all other hardware to 25 ft-lb, except the front-leg set screws.
- Bolt the rack to the feet at 25 ft-lb (check the rear cross-member pins still pull out), then fully tighten the set screws.
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Specifications
| Brand | Weather Guard |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1345-52-02 |
| Type | Steel over-the-bed truck rack with front airfoil |
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte black powder coat |
| Mounting | No-Drill Clamp |
| Chevy/GMC kit | No-drill rear stake-pocket kit for 2016 and newer Chevrolet and GMC |
| Rear cross member | Removable, held by pins |
| Front legs | Adjustable for bed length |
| Tie-downs | Loop on each leg |
| Ladder protection | Protective tape included |
| Load rating basis | Evenly distributed load |
| Country of origin | China |
| Rack class | Compact |
| Load capacity | 1,000 lb (evenly distributed) |
| Overall dimensions | 127.82" L x 66.25" W x 33.38" H |
| Weight | 117 lb |
| Shipping dimensions | 70.63" x 20.38" x 9.25" |
| Shipping weight | 131.3 lb |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| UPC | 783965057875 |
Warranty, shipping & returns
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Lifetime Limited warranty
Weather Guard backs this rack with its Limited Lifetime Warranty, issued by Werner Co.: the rack is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for its expected lifetime, counted from the day you buy it.- Only the original purchaser is covered, and coverage ends if the rack passes to a new owner.
- Every claim needs a copy of the original sales receipt, so keep your Prestige Truck order receipt with your records.
- Werner Co. picks the remedy: it repairs the faulty part or replaces the whole rack at no charge for parts or labor, or it may refund what you paid or issue a credit toward a new Weather Guard product.
- Not covered: normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accident damage, repairs Werner Co. did not authorize, misuse, overloading, or a rack that was not mounted or used as Weather Guard's written instructions describe. Damage to what you carry on it or to the vehicle is excluded too.
- Where the law allows, Werner Co. accepts no liability for incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, economic loss included. This is the only express warranty on Weather Guard products, and no dealer can change it.
- Report a problem promptly once you find it. To start a claim, contact us with your order number and photos of the issue, and we will take it up with Weather Guard for you.
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Free shipping
Ships free to the lower 48 states, with no minimum order.- Order by 5 PM ET on a business day and it starts processing the same day.
- Most orders arrive within 1-5 business days.
- We email your tracking number as soon as it ships.
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Inspect on delivery
When the rack arrives, lay out the legs, cross members, mounting feet, clamps and bolt kit and check the powder coat for chips before you start the build. Check it as soon as it arrives.- Look for crushed ends, punctures or tears in the carton.
- If something looks wrong, take photos of the box and the parts (and if a driver asks you to sign, note the damage on the receipt).
- Open the box and check the parts against the parts list before you install.
- Email support@prestigetruck.com right away with your order number, a short note and photos. We send a replacement or a full refund at no cost to you.
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30-day returns
Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused, in the original packaging, with proof of purchase.- Email support@prestigetruck.com with your order number. We reply within 1-2 business days with instructions.
- Damaged, defective or wrong item: we send a prepaid label or arrange a pickup.
- Changed your mind: you pay return shipping. No restocking fee.
- Refunds go back to your original payment method within 7 business days of approval. See our returns policy.