Can Back Rail On Erickson Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack Be Removed For Taller Items

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does your ladder rack have a removable back rail in case I need to load something taller then the rail??

asked by: Bill

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The construction of the Erickson Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack, part # EM07707 uses the back rail to make the ladder rack stable and is not a removable part. I confirmed this with my contact at Erickson.

You may be able to place something between the back rail and the forward rail if it happens to be taller than the ladder rack which is 32-7/6 inches tall.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Can Back Rail On Erickson Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack Be Removed For Taller Items

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