Bed Racks

Truck Bed Rack Guide

When it comes to upgrading your truck, a bed rack is considered one of the best investments. A solid quality truck bed rack will enhance your vehicle’s functionality by increasing carrying capacity tenfold. Additionally, you will surely also enjoy decluttering the cab of your truck and no longer hearing the dreadful sound of your gear rolling around loosely in the truck bed.

Explore How Installing a Truck Bed Rack Can Benefit You

• Increased Cargo Capacity: Truck Bed Racks provide you with additional space for carrying over-sized cargo that might not typically fit in your truck bed. This is a popular solution for contractors and outdoor enthusiasts who want to maximize the functionality of their truck.

• Versatility:Truck Bed Racks are truly one of the most versatile upgrades as they can often be customized with various Bed Rack Accessoriessuch as mounting brackets, tie-downs, and even adjustable crossbars. This versatility is key for those who want to be able to transport a variety of gear such as kayaks, bikes, skis, camping gear, and Rooftop Tents.

• Improved Organization:Racks give you the ability to organize and secure your cargo for the journey ahead, preventing it from shifting or getting damaged during transport. This is key for keeping things intact and having easy accessibility.

• Aesthetic Enhancement:Simply because... it looks cool! Truck Bed Racks often provide your rig with a unique aggressive appearance that is complimentary. While functionality is the main purpose, more times than not most truck owners appreciate the added style and personalization.
  

How To Choose the Best Truck Bed Rack

There are various types of  Truck Bed Racks available on the market, so it comes as no surprise that choosing the right one can sometimes be a little confusing. The choice of a bed rack and bed rack accessories comes down to your specific needs. Below, we have broken down available bed racks into two categories that serve to help you make an informed decision.

• Overland Bed Racks: This category of bed rack is typically what we consider to be the most versatile, simply due to their multi-function design. Overland Truck Bed Racks such as the Leitner ACS FORGED can be maximized with additional aftermarket accessories, allowing you to secure various items such as a Rooftop Tent, water & fuel containers, recovery boards, storage pods, and much more. Additionally, this rack doubles by featuring a sliding load bar which allows you to transport oversized cargo with ease. Overland Bed Racks are a key component of a well-equipped overland setup, however, they double as being an excellent rack for day to day work activities as well. Regardless of if you use your truck for work or play, our selection of Overland Bed Racks are sure to get the job done.
  
  
• Universal Use Bed Racks: Perhaps you do not use your truck for outdoor adventures often, so you find Overland and Off-road bed racks to be a little “extreme” for your needs. In this case, we would recommend taking a look at a more simplistic rack. Universal Use Truck Bed Racks (often referred to as Ladder Racks) are much less versatile but still enable you to secure oversized cargo that would otherwise not fit in the bed. These racks typically have a weight limit ranging from 250 pounds (light-duty ladder racks) to 1,000 pounds (heavy-duty ladder racks), making them suitable for transporting ladders, kayaks, piping, and things within that realm.

Are you a Tacoma Owner? If so, check out our Top Tacoma Bed Racks Guide for additional information!

At Truck Brigade, we take great pride in maintaining a close relationship with industry leading manufacturers to ensure that you have access to the best quality truck bed racks available. Each rack includes a full factory warranty and most include Free Shipping! Shop our leading brands below.

We are a proud leading dealer of bed racks from Leitner Designs, upTOP Overland, Sherpa, Xtrusion Overland, CBI Offroad, Cali Raised LED, RCI Offroad, and more.