Keep your sight lines wide open and your payload light with the Weather Guard 11902-52-01 open frame aluminum headache rack. Instead of a mesh or slatted panel, the open frame is a single arched bar above the cab, so it is the most visible and the lightest of the four Weather Guard aluminum racks and leaves plenty of clearance for hauling ladders or long material. It is built from corrosion-resistant aluminum with a matte black ARMOR TUF powder coat, mounts on the bed rails just behind the cab, and adjusts for height to clear the cab on full-size pickups. Mounting brackets and hardware are included, and even the open frame carries the accessory channel so you can add Weather Guard light brackets, cargo stops and tie-downs.
What's Included:
11902 open frame aluminum headache rack and frame
Two height-adjustable mounting legs
Bed-rail mounting brackets and installation hardware
Weather Guard assembly and installation instructions
Features
Open Frame, Highest Visibility The open frame is a single arched bar over the cab with no mesh or slats below it, so it gives the clearest rear view and the most open feel of the four Weather Guard aluminum racks. It still marks and protects the space behind the cab while keeping your back glass and mirrors wide open.
Lightest Rack In The Lineup With no full panel to carry, the open frame is the lightest of the four designs at about 26 pounds. That keeps payload free for your gear while still giving you a rack to anchor loads and mount accessories.
Clearance For Ladders And Long Material The open design leaves room to run ladders, lumber, pipe and conduit up over the cab, so long loads clear the rack easily. It is a good match for trades that haul long material more than they need a full cab screen.
Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum, Matte Black ARMOR TUF The frame and legs are formed from corrosion-resistant aluminum and finished in a matte black ARMOR TUF powder coat that fights rust, chips and fading. It stays sharp through rain, road salt and jobsite weather where a steel rack would corrode.
Accessory Channel And Height Adjustment Even the open frame carries the built-in accessory channel, so you can add Weather Guard light brackets, a cargo stop and tie-down accessories, all sold separately. Adjustable legs set the height so the rack clears the back of your cab on different full-size trucks.
Brackets Included, Limited Lifetime Warranty This aluminum rack ships with its bed-rail mounting brackets and hardware, so there is no separate vehicle-specific kit to buy like the older steel Protect-A-Rail cab protectors need. It is backed by a Weather Guard Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Fit guidance: This is a universal aluminum headache rack for full-size pickups, not a bolt-on for one model. The mounting brackets and hardware are included, so no separate vehicle-specific kit is required. It mounts on the bed rails just behind the cab and the legs adjust for height to clear your cab. Confirm your make and model on the Weather Guard fitment guide and measure clearance behind the cab before ordering. It is not designed for mid-size or compact trucks.
Specifications
Design: Open frame, single arched bar over the cab, open below
Cab Coverage: Lowest of the lineup, highest visibility, no panel screen
Height Adjustment: Yes, adjustable legs for cab clearance
Mounting: Bed-rail mount behind the cab, brackets and hardware included, no separate kit needed
Assembled Size: About 66" across x 22" tall x 3.6" deep
Product Weight: About 26 lb
Shipping Weight: 31 lb (carton 67.7 x 24 x 6.1")
Fitment: Full-size pickups, universal design
Origin: Imported
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Product Dimensions: 66"W x 3-5/8"D x 22"H
Weight: About 26 lb (31 lb shipping)
Mounting Location: Bed rails, no separate mounting kit required
Made In: Mexico
Installation
Type: Bed-rail mount behind the cab, included brackets and hardware · Time: About 30 to 45 minutes · Tools: Socket or wrench set and a tape measure; the mounting brackets and hardware are included · Difficulty: Easy, the open frame is the lightest rack so it is the simplest of the four to set in place
Assemble the legs to the frame, set the rack on the bed rails just behind the cab, and secure it with the included brackets and hardware. Adjust the leg height so the bar clears the back of the cab, then tighten the hardware evenly. Because the open frame is light, one person can usually manage it, though a second set of hands still helps. Follow the Weather Guard instructions for bracket placement and re-check the fasteners after the first drive.
Watch the installation walkthrough:
Warranty, Shipping & Returns
Warranty. Limited Lifetime Warranty from Weather Guard against defects in materials and workmanship.
Free shipping. 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.
Inspect on delivery. 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.
About Weather Guard
Weather Guard has built professional-grade truck and van storage in the USA for decades and is the storage brand tradespeople, contractors, and fleets reach for first. Its steel and aluminum tool boxes, ladder racks, and van-interior systems are engineered to survive daily jobsite abuse and keep expensive tools secure and organized.
Known for weather-tight seals, patented locking systems, and heavy-gauge construction, Weather Guard products mount cleanly on work trucks and vans and stand up to years of hard use. The lineup spans crossover, low-side, and saddle truck boxes, ladder and van racks, drawer units, and fuel and utility tanks, so an entire work vehicle can be outfitted from one brand.
Backed by a strong manufacturer warranty and US-based support, Weather Guard is the name pros trust to protect the tools their livelihood depends on.
Authorized Weather Guard dealer. Prestige Truck is an authorized dealer of Weather Guard, so every tool box, rack and storage product you buy is 100% genuine and factory-new, covered by the full Weather Guard manufacturer warranty, and backed by our own US-based support team.
Weather Guard Defender Series Truck Rack Install
Weather Guard's Defender Series install video shows the lightweight aluminum truck rack going onto a pickup with no drilling required. You see the compression clamps grip the bed rails and the crossbars set up to carry ladders, lumber and pipe, rated to about 800 pounds. It makes clear how quickly the rack mounts and how the ladder stops keep a load in place. It is a helpful look at the rack in place before you buy or install your own.
Weather Guard Steel Truck Rack Install
This official Weather Guard guide shows how to install a steel truck rack for hauling ladders, lumber and long loads over the bed. You watch the rack mount to the bed and get tightened down, with the load bars set for ladders and pipe. It gives a clear picture of how the rack goes on and how much it adds to a truck's hauling capability. It is the manufacturer's own reference for setting up the rack correctly.
Best Upgrade for Your Truck
This is Weather Guard's own brand film about outfitting a working pickup, built on the idea that the truck should already be loaded and organized before the day starts. It puts the bed and rail equipment in the context of a real work day rather than a spec sheet.
Watch it if you are still deciding how much storage a truck actually needs. It is the clearest short look at how Weather Guard boxes, racks and drawer units are meant to work together on one vehicle, and it comes straight from the manufacturer rather than a reseller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on specs, fit and support
Will the 11902 fit my truck?
It is a universal aluminum headache rack for full-size pickups such as the F-150, Silverado and Sierra 1500 through 3500, Ram 1500 through 3500, Tundra and Titan. The mounting brackets and hardware are included, so you do not need a separate kit. Confirm your make and model on the Weather Guard fitment guide and measure clearance behind the cab first. It is not made for mid-size or compact trucks.
How is the open frame different from the other racks?
The open frame is a single arched bar over the cab with no mesh or slats below it, so it is the most visible and the lightest of the four Weather Guard aluminum racks. It gives the clearest rear view and the most room for tall or long loads, but it offers the least cab screening, so pick the Louvered or Hex rack if blocking debris off the back glass is your priority.
Does it come with mounting hardware or do I need a separate kit?
Everything to mount it is in the box. This aluminum rack includes its bed-rail brackets and hardware, unlike the older steel Protect-A-Rail cab protectors that require a separate vehicle-specific installation kit. Because it is the lightest of the four designs, it is also the quickest to install, usually about 30 to 45 minutes with basic hand tools.
Can I mount work lights on the open frame?
Yes. Even the open frame carries the built-in accessory channel, so it accepts Weather Guard light brackets, a cargo stop and tie-down accessories, all sold separately. You can add work lights or a beacon over the cab without drilling into the rack.
Will it rust?
No, it is built from corrosion-resistant aluminum and finished with a matte black ARMOR TUF powder coat, so it holds up to rain, road salt and jobsite weather and will not rust like a steel cab guard.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes. The 11902-52-01 is backed by a Weather Guard Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
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