For pickup owners who want one rack that can sit low for a tent or rise over the cab for ladders and kayaks. Budget for the crossbars on top of the tower price.
Amazon $1,144.74
For pickup owners who want Leitner’s heavy ratings for a rooftop tent without drilling the bed. Choose the standard Forged only if you need the sliding bar.
- 800 lbLoad rating
- 85 lbWeight
- 5 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Same 800 lb on-road and 1,400 lb parked ratings as the drilled ACS Forged
- Bolts on without drilling the bed
- Five year warranty on the rack
- Converts to other bed lengths if you change trucks
- The rear load bar is fixed, so it loses the sliding bar of the standard Forged
- Still near $2,000 before accessories
- Fixed 23 in height
The Leitner ACS Forged family
Every Leitner ACS Forged model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Load rating | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leitner ACS Forged | 800 lb | 3.3/5 | $2,099 |
| Leitner ACS Forged No Drill (this one) | 800 lb | 3.7/5 | $1,999 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 00-5.0NSA-1596 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Truck bed rack |
| Load rating | 800 lb |
| Static load rating | 1,400 lb |
| Build | |
| Weight | 85 lb |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | powder coat |
| Features | |
| Adjustable height | No |
| No drilling | Yes |
| Net or straps included | No |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
A low cost overland rack for a 5 ft Tacoma carrying a rooftop tent or kayaks. Check the install guide for drilling first.
Amazon $499.95For overlanders putting a heavy rooftop tent and gear on a pickup who want the highest ratings and a sliding bar for loading. The No Drill version costs less and skips the drilling.
Leitner Designs $2,099Compare
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