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Old 04-11-2005, 09:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

Hey guys, im trying to decide on putting on a headache rack or a roll bar. Its just for looks so strength isnt a issue as long as its not a piece of junk. We all know what our trucks look like and I was wondering what you all think about which one to put on for looks. Ill attach the 2 im looking at. Thanks for the help and my truck info is in my sig. Thanks Headcache Rack
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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

im partial to the headache rack...i think that they look better on a diesel especially...i dont know about the chrome though [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

Never been a fan of rollbars on a pickup.

The headache rack looks nice. Even nicer would be a steel, square-tubed rack.

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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

Go with the Headache Rack. It definitely looks better.


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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

i like a trailboss or a RKI headache rack it more square!



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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

Either way ya go. Make sure it's made of round stock. Much quieter on the highway.
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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

I never had a problem with the headache rack on my flatbed, but it sure looks good with the extra rear lights in it!!!

I never have liked roll bars. Let the Nissan guys have them.
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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

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I never had a problem with the headache rack on my flatbed, but it sure looks good with the extra rear lights in it!!!

I never have liked roll bars. Let the Nissan guys have them.

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Extra rear lights?
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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

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I never had a problem with the headache rack on my flatbed, but it sure looks good with the extra rear lights in it!!!

I never have liked roll bars. Let the Nissan guys have them.

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Extra rear lights?

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ya like the extra brake/running/and reverse lights [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]! that's how the "real" ones are
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Re: Roll bar vs. Headache Rack.

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I never had a problem with the headache rack on my flatbed, but it sure looks good with the extra rear lights in it!!!

I never have liked roll bars. Let the Nissan guys have them.

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Extra rear lights?

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ya like the extra brake/running/and reverse lights [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]! that's how the "real" ones are

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Oh so there actually on the rack, thats cool. Do you have anypics of one I could look at or know of anyone who makes them like that? Thanks
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