Leitner Designs ACS Forged Aluminum Truck Bed Rack for Ford
Leitner Designs ACS Forged Aluminum Truck Bed Rack for Ford
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The Leitner Designs ACS Forged is an aluminum alloy truck bed rack built for Ford pickups that need serious load-carrying capability. Single-piece aluminum alloy uprights and grade 10.9 black Zn-Ni coated fasteners form the structural core, with zinc-plated and powder-coated steel brackets completing the assembly. The system stands 23 inches tall measured from the top of the bed caps and starts at 85 lbs. The ACS Forged is a bolt-on installation that requires no drilling; all mounting hardware is included and the system installs with basic hand tools. Fitments are available for the Maverick, Ranger, Ranger Raptor, F-150, F-150 Lightning, F-250, F-350, and F-450 across a range of bed lengths and model years.
Features
- Sliding load bar: Repositions with a twist of a knob to accommodate large cargo such as motorcycles and mounted bikes.
- Quad-rail load beam design: Four-rail cross-section on each load bar provides a wide range of mounting positions and is compatible with most T-20 slot Thule, Rhino-Rack, and Yakima accessories.
- Optional integrated Gear Pods: Locking, water-resistant storage pods follow the vehicle body lines to reduce wind noise and keep gear accessible.
- Adjustable height: Standard height is 23 inches; up to 4 inches of additional height is available with the optional Forged Riser Kit.
- Custom grade 10.9 fasteners: Black Zn-Ni coated bolts are pre-coated with Loctite to resist loosening under extreme vibration.
- Rubber wind diffuser and load pad: Reduces wind noise and prevents cargo from shifting during transit.
- DECKED compatible: Works with the DECKED in-bed storage system.
- Made in USA: Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Construction | Aluminum alloy uprights; zinc-plated and powder-coated steel brackets |
| Fasteners | Grade 10.9 black Zn-Ni coated, Loctite pre-applied |
| Load bar size | 2.0" square |
| Height (from top of bed caps) | 23" |
| Off-road dynamic weight capacity | 400 lbs. |
| On-road dynamic weight capacity | 800 lbs. |
| Parked static weight capacity | 1,400 lbs. |
| Origin | Made in USA |
Patents: U.S. Patent 9586629 (sliding load bar); U.S. Patent 10259508 (Gear Pod).
Variant weights by fitment
| Model | Years | Bed | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 2023+ | 4-6 ft. | 96 lb. |
| Ford Ranger | 2019-2023 | 5 ft. | 93 lb. |
| Ford Ranger | 2019-2023 | 6 ft. | 107 lb. |
| Ford Ranger / Ranger Raptor | 2024+ | 5 ft. | 103 lb. |
| Ford Raptor / F-150 / F-150 Lightning | 2004-2026 (Raptor 2010-2026, Lightning 2022-2025) | 5-6 ft. | 100 lb. |
| Ford F-150 / F-250 / F-350 | 2004-2026 | 6'6" | 113 lb. |
| Ford F-150 / F-250 / F-350 / F-450 | 1999-2026 (F-150 from 2009) | 8 ft. | 139 lb. |
California residents: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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