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 $1,999The Leitner ACS Forged No Drill is the better carrier overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The Leitner ACS Forged No Drill leads on features. The Leitner ACS Forged No Drill costs $100 less ($1,999 vs $2,099).
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.
Leitner Designs $2,099Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Leitner ACS Forged No Drill for features (no drilling vs none of the scored features).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every truck bed racks carrier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Leitner ACS Forged No Drill | Leitner ACS Forged |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 29 $249.88 per 100 lb of rated load ($1,999, 800 lb) | 26 $262.38 per 100 lb of rated load ($2,099, 800 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 100 800 lb on-road load rating | 100 800 lb on-road load rating |
| Weight 15% | 65 weighs 85 lb | 65 weighs 85 lb |
| Features 20% | 50 no drilling | 0 none of the scored features |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Leitner ACS Forged No Drill | Leitner ACS Forged | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Truck bed rack | Truck bed rack |
| Load rating | 800 lb | 800 lb |
| Static load rating | 1,400 lb | 1,400 lb |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 85 lb | 85 lb |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Finish | powder coat | powder coat |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable height | No | No |
| No drilling | Yes | No |
| Net or straps included | No | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
