Why chase rack

[Kirt Breaux]

Hey fellas,

I’m new to off-roading. I see a lot of trucks running chase racks. Even the new Raptor Shelby Baja edition has one. Other than the awesome looks, and the added space for more lights. What is the actual function of the chase rack? I see different tire mount styles but is that all it’s good for?

 

[Shockm]

If nothing else, they look cool!

 

[Kirt Breaux]

Yes they do! Nice rig

 

[RivRaptor]

Chase racks came about from off-road racing support trucks that needed to access tires & parts quickly to repair broken trucks quickly in the middle of nowhere. To each his own on style & set-up but in general you need or should have 2 spares, gas & water cans, high lift jack set up for soft ground, lights above the cab, rear marker lite, GPS & antenna mount, tools etc. Most groups or organized runs require most or all these items and I have seen trucks in Baja & back wood trails lose 2 tires at once, the rest of the stuff is common sense when your in the middle of nowhere. For street queening its just looks, but with the additional weight in the rear on the Gen 2s (IMO) it helps with the notoriously tail happy rear. Here are a couple of pics of my Gen1 cage I custom made, still working on my Gen2.

 

[Kirt Breaux]

Chase racks came about from off-road racing support trucks that needed to access tires & parts quickly to repair broken trucks quickly in the middle of nowhere. To each his own on style & set-up but in general you need or should have 2 spares, gas & water cans, high lift jack set up for soft ground, lights above the cab, rear marker lite, GPS & antenna mount, tools etc. Most groups or organized runs require most or all these items and I have seen trucks in Baja & back wood trails lose 2 tires at once, the rest of the stuff is common sense when your in the middle of nowhere. For street queening its just looks, but with the additional weight in the rear on the Gen 2s (IMO) it helps with the notoriously tail happy rear. Here are a couple of pics of my Gen1 cage I custom made, still working on my Gen2. View attachment 134366

View attachment 134368

That’s pretty awesome! Other than basic survival needs, I didn’t know most of that was a requirement. Now I understand why it’s called a “chase” rack. It’s for the Chase Team. Thank you so much!

 

[Big Blue]

As RivRaptor stated, the primary function of a chase rack is Access. When offroading and in some form of shit, having easy and close access to the things you will probably need most is key. A Spare tire/jack probably being the most frequently used. Regardless of the conditions; (sand, mud or snow) the last place you want your spare is underneath your truck in the OEM location.

 

[Clockton]

Hey fellas,

I’m new to off-roading. I see a lot of trucks running chase racks. Even the new Raptor Shelby Baja edition has one. Other than the awesome looks, and the added space for more lights. What is the actual function of the chase rack? I see different tire mount styles but is that all it’s good for?

Call SVC they will talk you through it.

 

[nfsraptor]

I love mine i have a bed rack for tires and storage of gas, jack, and tools but also the chase rack for the foldable roof light and i love the way it looks feels like a Tonka truck lmao.

 

[Raptor 2014]

Main use is mounting points for longer shocks - cutting required and larger ties.
Main disadvantage is everything that is now easily accessible to you is also accessible to everyone else when you are not around.

 

[7six2]

Useful for some folks but not me. I like having room for camping supplies, building materials, firewood, etc.