Bed racks for all three Toyota Tundra generations: 2000–2006, 2007–2021 and 2022 on. The full-size Tundra comes with three bed lengths and Toyota's deck rail on many trims, so the choice comes down to your bed, a rack height, and whether a tonneau or topper stays on the truck. XTR1 and XTR3 racks are built to order, to your height requirements, from T-slot profile construction, then shipped from Wichita, Kansas. None of them needs a drill.
Tundra racks side by side
| Rack |
Price from |
Beds it fits |
Heights |
Rating* |
Worth knowing |
| XTR1 Pre-configured |
$1,649.99 |
5.5 or 6.5 ft (2007+); 2000–2006 regular bed |
17" mid or 23" cab |
450 / 850 / 1,550 lb |
Stage 1–3c packages add plates, gates and slide-out trays |
| XTR3 Pre-configured |
$2,229.99 |
5.5, 6.5 or 8 ft (2007+); 2000–2006 6-ft bed |
17" mid or 23" cab |
500 / 850 / 1,750 lb |
Middle uprights and a third crossbar; the pre-configured rack for an 8-ft bed |
| XTR1 Custom Height |
$1,799.99 |
Short or regular bed, every generation |
10" to 26" |
450 / 850 / 1,550 lb |
Choice of Standard Width, Wide Width or Retrax brackets |
| XTR3 Custom Height |
$2,299.99 |
5.5, 6.5 or 8 ft (2007+); 2000–2006 short or 6-ft |
10" to 26" |
500 / 850 / 1,750 lb |
Six uprights at any whole-inch height |
| XTR1 for Retrax XR |
$1,649.99 |
5.5 or 6.5 ft (2007+); 2000–2006 regular bed |
17" mid or 23" cab |
450 / 850 / 1,550 lb |
Bolts to the Retrax rails; the cover still opens and closes |
| XTR3 for Retrax XR |
$2,149.99 |
5.5 or 6.5 ft (2007+); 2000–2006 regular bed |
17" mid or 23" cab |
500 / 850 / 1,750 lb |
The six-upright rack on a Retrax XR |
| XTR1 Soft Topper |
$1,649.99 |
Short and long beds, all three generations |
23" or 24" |
450 / 850 / 1,550 lb |
Uprights angled 13.3° to match a Softopper, Fas-Top or Bestop |
| XTR3 Soft Topper |
$2,199.99 |
5.5, 6.5 or 8 ft, all three generations |
23" or 24" |
500 / 850 / 1,750 lb |
The six-upright version for soft toppers |
| XBRS Bed Bars |
$732 |
2000–2006, 2007–2021, 2022–2026 |
6" or 8" |
400 / 800 / 1,500 lb |
Universal or Retrax XR mount; can be built up into an XTR1 later |
| XO.SKLTN Topper System |
$2,550 |
Short or medium bed (2007+); 2000–2006 Double Cab 6-ft |
Mid or full height |
1,550 lb static |
Aluminum frame that closes up into a locking topper with its panel kit |
*Off-road / on-road / parked, with the weight evenly spread. If the truck's bed rails have a lower limit, that limit applies.
Which Tundra do you have?
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2022 and newer (third gen): 5.5-ft, 6.5-ft or 8-ft bed. Pick the "2022–2026" or "2022+" option.
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2007–2021 (second gen, including the 2014 refresh): the same three bed lengths. The XTR1 Custom Height menu splits these years into 2007–2013 and 2014–2021; every other rack lists them together.
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2000–2006 (first gen): the bed options differ from rack to rack, so check the menu, or email us with your cab and bed and we'll point you to the right one.
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8-ft bed: go with an XTR3. The XTR3 Pre-configured, XTR3 Custom Height and XTR3 Soft Topper all come in the long-bed length.
The racks bolt to the factory bed rails with the brackets in the box. If your Tundra has Toyota's deck rail, the rail plates that fit it come in the box too. Not sure which rails your truck has? Send us the year and trim before you order.
Keeping a tonneau or topper under the rack
A Tundra can carry a rack and keep its bed covered, and the rack is what lets ladders, lumber or a tent ride above the cover. Match the rack to the cover:
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Soft or roll-up tonneau: the Wide Width brackets that come with most racks put the rack 3" above the bed rails, so most of these covers can still roll or fold open. On a Custom Height rack you can choose Standard Width brackets instead, 1.35" above the rails, for the lowest stance.
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Retrax XR: the Retrax XR builds of the XTR1 and XTR3 fasten to the cover's T-slot rails, and XBRS offers a Retrax XR mount. For a Retrax EQ, order a Custom Height rack and choose the Retrax bracket.
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Softopper, Fas-Top or Bestop soft topper: the Soft Topper racks stand at 23" or 24" and lean their uprights to follow the topper's sides.
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Any other cover with T-slot rails: email us the brand and model first so we can check the rail dimensions.
Still choosing a cover? Browse Toyota Tundra bed covers.
17" or 23", and clearing the cab with a tent
The 17" mid height keeps the rack low behind the cab and makes the top easier to reach when loading from the side. The 23" option, which the menus call cab height, gives more space under the crossbars. If a rooftop tent will hang forward over the cab, tape-measure from the top of the bed rail to the cab's peak, or to the top of a roof rack, and choose a Custom Height rack that clears it by an inch or more.
How the load ratings work
Off-road is the dynamic limit on dirt and trails, on-road is the dynamic limit at highway speeds, and static is the parked limit, which covers a tent with sleepers in it. The rack, its load and everything else in the truck all count against the payload printed on the door-jamb sticker. Our guide to overlanding payload shows how to total it.
Toyota Tundra bed rack questions
Do I need to drill my Tundra's bed?
No. The racks bolt to the factory bed rails, or to the Retrax rails on the Retrax XR versions, using the brackets that ship with them, and they come off without leaving holes.
Which rack fits the 8-ft bed?
An XTR3. The pre-configured, Custom Height and Soft Topper XTR3 racks are offered for the 8-ft bed on 2007 and newer Tundras. The XTR1 stops at the 6.5-ft bed.
XTR1 or XTR3 for a full-size bed?
Both bolt on the same way. The XTR3 adds a pair of middle uprights and a third crossbar, which supports long loads such as ladders and lumber at more points and takes the off-road rating to 500 lb, up from 450 lb. The XTR1 is lighter and costs less.
Can I put a rooftop tent on a Tundra bed rack?
Yes. Our stainless Rooftop Tent Brackets fix the tent to the crossbars. Keep the tent and the people sleeping in it within the static rating, and the tent plus anything else on the rack within the on-road rating when you drive.
Open rack or XO.SKLTN on a Tundra?
Take an open rack if the gear rides on top and you want to reach the bed from every side. Take the XO.SKLTN if you want the bed locked away: order it as Stage 2A or 2B with its topper panels, or buy the panel add-on kit for the Tundra XO.SKLTN down the road.
Can the height be changed after I buy?
Yes. The Tundra Alternate Height and Conversion Kit supplies new uprights from 10" to 26" for your bracket type, and the same listing converts an XTR1 into an XTR3. Order side and top braces for the new height with it.
More for your Tundra
Every XTR1 and XTR3 is backed by our Lifetime Warranty. Not sure which rack fits your Tundra? Our team is at (316) 330-0024 and support@xtrusion-overland.com. Proudly made in the USA.
