BackRack Black Half Safety Rack Frame Only 2019-2023 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 (New Body Style)

Description The BackRack 149SM Half Safety Rack delivers the perfect blend of cab protection and rear visibility for your 2019-2023 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra 1500 (New Body Style). Engineered with reinforced steel frame tubing, this headache rack features fully welded steel mesh panels on both the driver and passenger sides, providing robust protection against shifting cargo while leaving the center open for unobstructed rearward visibility. Whether you’re hauling ladders, lumber, or heavy equipment, the Half Safety Rack ensures your cab and rear window stay protected without sacrificing the clear sightlines you need for safe driving. The entire assembly is finished in a durable black powder coat that resists scratches, chips, and corrosion, so your rack looks great season after season. Key Features Reinforced steel frame tubing delivers maximum strength and rigidity for demanding worksite conditions Fully welded steel mesh inserts on driver and passenger sides provide superior cab and rear window protection Open center design maintains clear visibility through the rear window while still securing cargo Durable black powder coat finish offers excellent resistance to scratches, chips, and corrosion Stainless steel cap screws ensure a clean, professional bolt-in installation Compatible with most popular tonneau covers so you never have to compromise Mounts securely to existing stake pockets at the front of the truck bed Accommodates optional BackRack light brackets, strobe lights, antennas, and other accessories Components This listing includes the BackRack 149SM Half Safety Rack frame assembly only. An installation hardware kit is required and sold separately. For the 2019-2023 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (New Body Style), use BackRack hardware kit PN 30122 for standard bed installations. Toolbox-compatible and wide-top tonneau adapter hardware kits are also available depending on your setup. All mesh inserts come pre-installed and powder coated, ready to bolt into the frame with the included stainless steel cap screws. Specs Material: Reinforced HRPO (Hot Rolled Pickled and Oiled) Steel Finish: Black Powder Coat Style: Half Safety (mesh sides, open center) Hardware: Stainless Steel Cap Screws Approximate Shipping Weight: 38 lbs Approximate Shipping Dimensions: 74″ L x 3″ W x 29″ H Warranty: 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty on Workmanship (powder coat finish not covered) Installation Installation of the BackRack 149SM is straightforward and can typically be completed in approximately 30-45 minutes with basic hand tools. The rack mounts directly to your truck’s existing stake pockets using the appropriate hardware kit (sold separately), requiring no drilling on most applications. The system is compatible with over-the-rail and under-the-rail bedliners as well as spray-in liners. For detailed guidance, refer to BackRack’s installation resources at www.backrack.com. Our Take At Strictly SVDs, we appreciate the BackRack 149SM Half Safety Rack for its ability to protect what matters most without blocking your view. For Silverado and Sierra 1500 owners who need real cab protection on the jobsite but still want to see out the back window while driving, this rack strikes the ideal balance. The welded mesh panels on both sides give you peace of mind when hauling ladders or pipe, and the open center keeps things practical for everyday driving. We also love that it plays nicely with tonneau covers, so you don’t have to sacrifice bed security for cab protection. The build quality is solid, the powder coat holds up well, and installation is genuinely easy. If you need full window coverage, look at the Safety Rack (10900) instead, but for most truck owners, the Half Safety is the sweet spot.