Bed Racks

Vehicle-Specific vs Universal Bed Racks

The range covers two different ways to add a bed rack to your ute or pickup: vehicle-specific kits built to bolt straight onto a particular model, and universal or adjustable systems designed to fit a range of tray and tub sizes.

Front Runner's Slimline II and Pro Bed kits make up most of the vehicle-specific end of the range, with kits built for specific Ford Ranger generations (1998-2012, 2012-2022, and the current T6.2 Wildtrak/Raptor), the Nissan Navara with EGR RollTrac tub, the Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab and the RAM 1500. Because these kits are matched to a specific model and body configuration, fitment is straightforward once you've confirmed your exact ute or pickup variant against the listing.

On the universal side, San Hima's Ute Tub Bed Rack, Yakima's OverHaul HD towers, TruXedo's Elevate FS and Go Rhino's XRS Cross Bar kits are designed to adjust to fit a broader range of tub widths and heights, rather than being cut to one vehicle. Go Rhino's XRS Overland Xtreme sits somewhere in between, covering a defined list of mid-size utes (Ford Ranger and Next-Gen Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Holden Colorado) without needing to drill into the tub on compatible setups.

Understanding Bed Rack Load Ratings

Load rating is where it pays to read the individual product page rather than assume one figure applies across the whole range. Ratings in this collection run from around 136kg dynamic (the load limit while you're driving) up to 500kg static (the limit while the vehicle's parked, such as sleeping under a rooftop tent overnight), and the two figures matter for different reasons: dynamic covers what the rack can safely carry while moving, static covers what it can hold at camp. Always work to the lower dynamic figure for anything mounted while you're driving, and check the specific product's spec table for its exact rating rather than assuming it matches a similar-looking rack. For general background on load restraint and vehicle compliance in Australia, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's Load Restraint Guide is a useful reference.

What to Check Before You Buy

Beyond load rating, a few things are worth checking before you buy a bed rack: whether the kit needs drilling into your tub (most of this range doesn't, on compatible vehicles), whether it's height-adjustable if you need extra clearance for a rooftop tent or want to keep the profile low, and whether it needs to work alongside an existing tonneau cover. TruXedo's Elevate FS and Go Rhino's clamp-on kits are built specifically to keep a compatible cover in play. Once your rack's fitted, our rack accessories range covers tie-downs, gear plates and other extras if you want to add them. If you're not confident matching a rack to your ute's exact spec, our team can help you check compatibility before you order.

We stock genuine gear from established brands rather than unbranded imports that don't publish a load rating at all. Every rack in this range comes with a stated capacity and clear installation instructions, so you know exactly what you're buying before it lands on your tray.