Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack
A low cost overland rack for a 5 ft Tacoma carrying a rooftop tent or kayaks. Check the install guide for drilling first.
Amazon $499.95$499.95
3.3/5
For 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.
- 800 lbLoad rating
- 85 lbWeight
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Leitner Designs$2,099
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- On-road rating of 800 lb and a 1,400 lb parked rating carry a heavy rooftop tent with people inside
- Sliding load bar moves aside to load motorcycles or bikes into the bed
- Five year warranty on the rack
- Accepts many Thule, Rhino-Rack and Yakima accessories
Cons
- The install drills the bed for rivet nuts; the No Drill version avoids that
- One of the most expensive racks here
- 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 (this one) | 800 lb | 3.3/5 | $2,099 |
| Leitner ACS Forged No Drill | 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 | 04-60-FA-1466 |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| Net or straps included | No |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
Leitner ACS Forged No Drill
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.
Leitner Designs $1,999$1,999
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A good value overland rack for 2005 to 2023 Tacoma owners carrying a rooftop tent. Pick the height carefully, since it cannot be changed later.
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