The XTR3 Pre-configured Bed Rack is our best-selling aluminum extrusion rack for the Dodge Ram 2500/3500 HD. Built with six uprights—one at each corner and one in the center of each side rail—the XTR3 gives Ram 2500/3500 HD owners a strong, modular, open-sided rack system with extra load-bearing capacity for overland travel, work use, daily hauling, and weekend gear.
Bed Geometry Note: Dodge Ram trucks come in both straight and tapered bed configurations. This listing is optimized for the straight bed variant. Please verify your bed measurement and rail spacing before ordering to ensure proper fit.
Unlike fixed sheet-metal racks, the XTR3 is built from T-slot aluminum extrusion so your setup can change as your truck build evolves. Mount rooftop tent accessories, recovery boards, awnings, water storage, fuel cans, bikes, kayaks, ladders, conduit, lumber, and jobsite gear without locking your truck into one permanent layout. Comes in mid-height and cab-height options, so you get the exact fit for your needs.
What it does
Attaches directly to the factory bed rails using the included bedrail brackets, which mount directly to the truck’s bed rails without drilling any holes. It turns your Ram 2500/3500 HD bed into a fully modular cargo platform: carry a rooftop tent, awning, recovery gear, fuel, and water on top, while keeping the bed underneath free for daily use. Works as a Dodge Ram ladder rack, a cargo rack for lumber and conduit, or a no-nonsense overland basecamp — built from solid T-slot aluminum, not flimsy sheet metal.
Built for the Ram 2500/3500 HD
The XTR3 Pre-configured is engineered to bolt directly to the Ram 2500/3500 HD’s factory bed rails. It comes in mid-height and cab-height options so you get the exact fit for your needs. The uprights are pre-cut and pre-drilled for a clean, flush mount. It’s not a universal bracket forced to fit — it’s purpose-built for the geometry and rail spacing of the HD trucks.
Why XTR3 is different
The XTR3 is our six-upright bed rack, designed to provide extra load-bearing capacity compared to traditional 4-upright systems. The center upright on each side rail gives you a solid middle point for spanning long items like lumber or conduit, and an extra anchor point for heavier gear. Its open design provides excellent side access, outstanding accessory compatibility, and a clean layout that’s equally at home on work trucks, overland builds, and daily drivers. It comes with 6 uprights (one in each corner + one center upright on each side rail), 2 side braces, 2 top crossbars, and 2 top support braces. Fewer moving parts, lighter weight, and a clean, traditional look that ages well under trail dust and jobsite grime.
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Solid extruded aluminum — the strongest, lightest, most modular material on the market, with no rust and no sacrifice in features.
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T-slot on every linear surface — near-infinite mounting points; mount anything in any position and reconfigure in minutes.
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6 uprights (one in each corner + center uprights) — extra load-bearing capacity for heavier gear, longer spans, and extra mounting points for accessories.
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Pre-configured options — start with a solid rack foundation and add accessories like MOLLE panels, AXS Gates, slide-out storage, and light bar brackets exactly when you need them.
Choose XTR3 if you...
Need more load-bearing capacity. The XTR3 is the starting point for a modular truck system. Start with the bed rack, then add accessories as your needs change. Depending on your setup, the XTR3 can work with MOLLE panels, AXS Gates, slide-out storage, recovery gear mounts, lighting, water storage, and other rack-mounted accessories.
Because the rack is built around T-slot extrusion, you can continue adapting the layout instead of replacing the entire system as your build grows.
What’s included
- 2 Top Crossbars
- 6 Uprights (Columns)
- 2 Top Support Braces (1530 Black)
- 2 Side Braces (1530 Black)
- 6 Bedrail Brackets (connect uprights to your Ram bed rails)
- 6 Top Corner Brackets (connect crossbars and uprights)
- 1 Center Bracket (connects the center upright to the side brace)
- All screws and hardware required for assembly
- Set of Black XTR Off-Road Reinforcement Plates ($110 value)
- Metal Handle Kit — Set of 4 ($40 value)
- 16 pcs Drop-In T-Nuts — 5/16-8 ($12 value)
- 16 pcs Button Head Screws — 5/16-8 x 5/8" ($8.80 value)
Pre-configured Accessory Packages
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Package 1: Bed Rack only
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Package 2: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates (11x13 plates for mid-height racks & 16x11 plates for cab-height racks)
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Package 3A: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 1x AXS Gate Kit + 1x Slide Out
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Package 3B: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x AXS Gate Kits
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Package 3C: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x Slide Out Kits
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Package 4A: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 1x AXS Gate Kit + 1x Slide Out + 1x Light Bar Bracket + 1x Rack Light
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Package 4B: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x AXS Gate Kits + 1x Slide Out + 1x Light Bar Bracket + 1x Rack Light
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Package 4C: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 1x AXS Gate Kit + 2x Slide Out Kits + 1x Light Bar Bracket + 1x Rack Light
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Package 4D: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x AXS Gate Kits + 2x Slide Out Kits + 1x Light Bar Bracket + 1x Rack Light
Specifications
Rated capacity (evenly distributed): 500 lb dynamic off-road, 850 lb dynamic on-road, 1,750 lb static — or OEM bed rail capacity, whichever is less.
Looking for something a little different?
We build XTR1 and XTR3 racks for every Ram 2500/3500 HD setup — pick the one for your bed:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the XTR1 and the XTR3?
The XTR3 features six uprights instead of four — one in each corner plus one center upright on each side rail. This gives the XTR3 extra load-bearing capacity, additional mounting points for accessories, and a solid middle anchor for spanning longer items like lumber or conduit. Both are built from solid T-slot aluminum and bolt directly to your bed rails.
How do I know if I need the Straight Bed or Tapered Bed version?
Dodge Ram trucks come with either a straight or tapered bed, depending on the model year and factory configuration. This listing is for the straight bed. To find out, measure from the inside edge of the bed rail, measure both the front width and rear width of your bed. If the measurements are different, you have a tapered bed. If they are the same, you have a straight bed.
Does this require drilling into my Ram?
No. The rack mounts directly to the factory bed rails using the included bedrail brackets. No permanent modifications, no drilling, and no compromising your factory finish.
Will this rack work with a Softopper, FasTop, or Bestop on my Ram?
No. The XTR3 Pre-configured is designed to bolt to your bed rails, not a topper cover. If you run a canvas-style soft topper, look at our XTR1 Soft Topper Bed Rack or XTR3 Soft Topper Bed Rack instead.
Will this rack work with a Retrax XR tonneau cover on my Ram?
No. This rack is designed specifically to bolt to your factory bed rails. If you run a Retrax XR tonneau cover, look at our XTR1 Bed Rack for Retrax XR Covers instead.
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