Truck Outfitting

Outfitting a truck for towing and hauling often means more than the hitch itself. This collection covers the accessories that protect the cab and improve access around the truck, starting with the DEFIANCE Headache Rack, built for Ford F250 and F350 trucks from 2017 to 2026. A headache rack protects the rear window and cab from cargo shifting forward under hard braking, and provides a mounting point for lights, racks, or other bed accessories.

Rounding out the collection, our Running Boards and Running Board Bracket Kits give you a solid, anti-slip step for getting in and out of a lifted or loaded truck, available for select Ford, GM, and Ram models. The cross pattern tread lets mud and debris fall through rather than build up, so the step stays usable in work conditions a factory step often can't handle.

Check your truck's exact year, make, and model before ordering any item in this collection, since headache racks and running boards are both vehicle-specific fits and won't cross-fit between manufacturers. For running board options specifically, our dedicated Running Boards collection has the full lineup broken out by fit.

Every product here is made in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.