Westcan Van Shelving, Headache Racks & Safety Partitions
Westcan van shelving, safety partitions, headache racks and truck racks, all built in aluminum by Westcan Manufacturing in British Columbia, where the company has designed, cut and packed work-vehicle equipment in-house since 2001. This is the full Westcan catalogue: shelving units and kits, partitions and bulkheads, cab guards, rail caps and rear racks, floor and wall liners, drawer units and complete trade packages, with published fitment for Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, Express, Savana, NV and Metris vans and for every major half-ton and three-quarter-ton pickup. Almost every part is vehicle-specific, and each product page lists an install time. Shop by type: Van shelving, Safety partitions, Headache racks, Truck racks and rail caps.
Van shelving, safety partitions and headache racks, built in British Columbia
Westcan Manufacturing has been building aluminum storage and safety equipment for work vehicles since 2001, and designs, manufactures and packs every part in-house in the Pacific Northwest. Absolute Autoguard carries the full Westcan catalogue: van shelving, safety partitions, headache racks, rail caps, liners, drawer units and complete trade packages. Almost every part is vehicle-specific rather than universal. Each product page lists the exact makes, models, roof heights, wheelbases and box lengths it fits, along with a published install time so you can quote the labour before the parts arrive.
Shop Westcan by product
Van shelving
Two-, three-, four- and five-shelf aluminum units, fold-up shelving, end panel kits, shelf kits, dividers, retainer lips and parts bins, sold as vehicle-specific units for common cargo vans and as universal kits you can combine. Each shelf carries 55 lb per linear foot and takes 0.100 inch aluminum dividers that screw to the phenolic shelf surface.
Safety partitions and bulkheads
Fixed, contoured, sliding-door and driver-side-only van partitions in solid, perforated and windowed panels. A partition keeps a shifting load away from the driver, and Westcan's full-height lockable sliding door versions give floor-to-roof access with one-finger operation. Brackets, hardware and instructions are included.
Headache racks and cab guards
A headache rack, which Westcan calls a cab guard, mounts behind the cab of a pickup to protect the rear window and the occupants from a load shifting forward under braking. Westcan builds them in standard, full mesh, half mesh, side mesh, full bar and light-mount styles, with LED versions available. They install with no drilling: the rack uses the truck's existing stake pockets, so the box is never punctured and the factory finish stays intact.
Rail caps, rear racks and canopy racks
Smooth aluminum rail caps cover and protect the box rails on pickups from 1999 model years forward. Add a rear rack and a set of rail caps to a cab guard and you have a complete truck rack; over-canopy racks and ladder rack install kits extend the same system to canopies and service bodies.
Liners
Phenolic-coated plywood floor liners with a hexagon anti-slip pattern, plus wall, ceiling, sliding door and rear door liner kits, pre-drilled for installation. Liners protect the interior panels from dents and give equipment a mounting surface.
Drawer units, workbenches and storage
Aluminum drawer units with dividers and liners, aluminum and butcher-block work top kits, end panels, top trays, parts tote holders, document storage and Cleat Lock cabinets sized for Milwaukee Packout boxes.
Trade packages
Pre-configured upfit bundles for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, general contractors, locksmiths, couriers and general service trades, each specified for one vehicle.
Shop Westcan by vehicle
Fitment is published on every product. The largest coverage in this catalogue is for:
- Ford Transit: Transit 150, 250, 350 and 350 HD, low, medium and high roof, 130 inch, 148 inch and extended wheelbases. See the Transit upfit collection.
- Ram ProMaster: 1500, 2500 and 3500, 118, 136 and 159 inch wheelbases, standard and high roof, plus ProMaster City. See the ProMaster upfit collection.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: 2500, 3500, 3500XD and 4500, standard, high and super high roof, 144 and 170 inch wheelbases. See the Sprinter upfit collection.
- Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana: regular and extended wheelbase, 2003 and newer.
- Nissan NV and NV200, and Mercedes-Benz Metris.
- Pickups: Silverado and Sierra 1500/2500/3500, F-150 and Super Duty, Ram 1500/2500/3500, Toyota Tundra and Tacoma, Titan, Colorado, Canyon, Ranger and Maverick.
- Cube vans, trailers and SpaceKap service bodies.
Why Westcan
- No-drill installation. Truck racks mount through existing stake pockets. Nothing is drilled into the box.
- Aluminum construction. Lighter than steel, so more of your payload stays available, and it will not rust.
- CNC-manufactured, vehicle-specific. Parts are cut to the vehicle rather than adapted to it.
- Published install times. Nearly every part in this collection lists an estimated install time, so shop labour can be quoted up front.
- Hardware included. Mounting brackets, non-corrosive and stainless hardware and instructions ship with the part.
Choosing the right parts
Start with the vehicle. Confirm the model year, roof height, wheelbase and, for pickups, the box length, then check those against the compatibility table on the product page. Depending on the trim level of your vehicle, some modification may be required.
For a full van upfit, work in this order: liners first so the interior is protected and you have a mounting surface, then the safety partition, then shelving and drawer units, then accessories. For a truck, start with the cab guard and its install kit, then add rail caps and a rear rack if you want a complete rack system, and a secondary hold down kit if you are running a cab guard without rail caps. If you are not sure what fits, contact us with your year, make, model and configuration.
Common questions
What is a headache rack?
A headache rack is a barrier mounted behind the cab of a pickup truck. It shields the rear window and the cab occupants from cargo shifting forward during hard braking, and gives you a point to mount lights or a load. Westcan calls the same product a cab guard.
Do I need a partition in a cargo van?
A safety partition keeps unsecured cargo out of the cab. It is the single most effective piece of equipment for protecting the driver in a loaded van, and it also cuts cabin noise.
Will these parts fit my van without drilling?
Westcan truck racks use the existing stake pockets and require no drilling. Van shelving, partitions and liners mount to factory locations and ship with the brackets and hardware needed.
How long does installation take?
Install times are published on each product page, drawn from Westcan's own figures, from a few minutes for accessories to several hours for a full partition or shelving unit. Most parts ship in 7 to 10 business days.