Leitner Designs
Leitner ACS FORGED
7.1 our score out of 10
The rack we would put a rooftop tent on: published off-road ratings and no play, at a high direct-sale price.
How we score it
| Fit & load (40%) | 7.7 |
| Durability (35%) | 7.6 |
| Value (25%) | 5.5 |
Specs
| Rated load | 400 lb (off-road dynamic; 800 lb on-road dynamic, 1,400 lb parked static) |
| Weight | 85 lb |
| Install time | 180 min |
| Warranty | 5 years on the ACS forged bed rack, 2 years on everything else; excludes high-speed off-road damage |
| Material | Aluminum alloy with single-piece uprights, grade 10.9 fasteners |
| Confirmed listings for | Gen14 F-150, Gen13 F-150, T1XX Silverado / Sierra, DT Ram 1500, 4th Gen Tacoma, 3rd Gen Tacoma, 3rd Gen Tundra, 6th Gen Ranger, Maverick, 3rd Gen Colorado / Canyon |
Specs come from the maker; a spec the maker doesn't publish is left off. Fit varies by cab, bed and options, so use the listing for your exact truck.
What owners say
Six owners name the FORGED in their own posts or post titles, and two more describe one without naming it; their trucks include two Mavericks, a Colorado ZR2 and an F-150 Raptor. Four more run an ACS without saying which version, and two own the older ACS Classic, kept separate here.
Where we cover it
- Best Bed Rack for a Pickup: Leitner, Xtrusion or Yakima by the Job
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- Xtrusion Overland XTR1 Review: A No-Drill Rack, If You Can Wait
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- Leitner ACS FORGED Review: The Bed Rack We'd Put a Tent On