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Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - Silver - 500 lbs

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Raise hauling to a new level with this elevated truck bed rack. The streamlined ladder rack is custom fit for your vehicle and works with inside-the-rail tonneau covers. Gain 500 lbs of load-carrying capacity without sacrificing your bed cover. Fastest Shipping and Great prices for Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - Silver - 500 lbs. Read our customer reviews of Adarac ladder racks. Call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service or order your ladder racks part number A4003497 by Adarac online at etrailer.com.
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Adarac Ladder Racks - A4003497

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Installs with hardware that attaches to your truck's bed rails or stake pockets
  • High Load Capacity: Supports up to 500 lbs (250 lbs per bar) for heavy work or recreation gear.
  • Tonneau Cover Friendly: Works with most inside-the-rail covers without blocking access.
  • No-Drill Install: Foam-padded utility rails attach using included stake pocket inserts.
  • Flexible Cargo Setup: Uprights slide or remove to fit ladders, kayaks, or other long loads.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Build: Rustproof anodized aluminum finish stands up to weather and wear.
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Features to know about

Haul Work Loads and Weekend Gear: Carries Up To 500 lbs

The Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack adds serious hauling strength without giving up bed space. With a 500 lb carrying capacity (250 lbs per bar), it’s built to handle ladders, lumber, or piping during the week, then kayaks, canoes, or skis when it’s time to unwind. The square 72" crossbars sit over the bed, keeping your gear high and secure while the bed stays clear for tools or coolers.

Adarac Pro Series aluminum truck bed ladder rack installed on a pickup truck parked in front of a house

Works With Inside-the-Rail Tonneau Covers: Seamless Fit and Function

This rack is designed to pair with most inside-the-rail covers, including Lomax hard tri-fold and Access roll-up covers. The uprights mount into the stake pockets and don’t interfere with the tonneau, toolbox, or folded panels. That means you can keep your bed covered, secure, and dry while still carrying long gear overhead.

Pickup truck with Adarac Pro Series ladder rack and Lomax tonneau cover showing seamless compatibility

Quick, No-Drill Install: Foam-Padded Utility Rails Protect Your Bed

Installation is straightforward and tool-friendly. The foam-padded utility rails mount on your bed rails using included aluminum stake pocket inserts—no drilling required. Once mounted, the uprights can be repositioned or removed to make room for tall cargo or to adapt to different load sizes.

Close-up of Adarac Pro Series ladder rack stake pocket inserts and foam-padded utility rails showing no-drill installation

Keep Cargo Stable and Organized: Slotted Crossbars and Load Stops

Each crossbar has top and bottom mounting channels, so you can attach tie-down anchors or accessories exactly where you need them. Rubber strips along the top reduce vibration and help keep loads steady. Four sliding load stops are included, each rated for up to 100 lbs, with rubber casings and integrated tie-down hooks to keep gear from shifting on the move.

Close-up of Adarac Pro Series ladder rack utility rails and slotted crossbars with integrated mounting channels

Adarac Pro Series ladder rack with aluminum load stops mounted on crossbars to secure cargo

Built to Last: Rustproof Aluminum With Anodized Finish

The lightweight aluminum construction is fully rustproof, and the extruded anodized finish on the crossbars and rails adds corrosion resistance and UV protection. The streamlined frame won’t block your view, and the angled uprights create a clean, durable setup that’s ready for both daily work and weekend adventures.

Rear-side view of Adarac Pro Series streamlined aluminum ladder rack with angled uprights on pickup truck

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Carrying capacity: 500 lbs (250 lbs per bar)
  • Load stop maximum capacity: 100 lbs per load stop

Dimensions

  • Crossbar dimensions: 72" long x 1-1/2" wide

Warranty

  • Limited 1-year warranty

F2020101 ACI Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Rack - Aluminum - 500 lbs

Replaces Adarac 4003497

Installation Details A4003497 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

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Raise hauling to a new level with this elevated truck bed rack. The streamlined ladder rack is custom fit for your vehicle and works with inside-the-rail tonneau covers. Gain 500 lbs of load-carrying capacity without sacrificing your bed cover.

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Hard to find a rack that fit with the stock hard trifold tonneau cover on my 2021 Silverado 1500. This rack was easy to install, fit perfect and does not interfere with the tonneau cover



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Easy to install, very stout, light weight, looks great and the tie down points on the ends of the racks are a great feature. Nothing to not like ... well maybe the price lol.



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I think it's a great ladder rack for step ladders and shorter extension ladders. I qwould support anything longer than a 16 footer. It was easy to put together and works really well for what I need and with my tonneau coover



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Box came open at one end and slightly open at the other. I was nervous thinking that the hardware bag and two additional accessories that I ordered might be missing. Upon opening the box everything was there and well packaged. The only issue I had was one of the vertical supports that has two laser cut holes didn't have one of the holes completely cut. 3/4 of the cut was made. I punched a starter hole in the center and drilled it out and finished the install. Overall great rack for carting around the canoe or lumber longer than the pickup bed. One other thing. They need to debur the edges of the aluminum pieces otherwise they are very sharp.



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Good quality.



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Love this ladder rack...it works great with my tauneau cover, Iuse it to transport our Kayaks when we go camping and it is great to still be able to use my bed with the tauneau cover on to protect our gear in inclimate weather. I would absolutely buy it again. Thanks.



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Got it.
Looks great!



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This rack is very solid and travels well.
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have had no problems but I should say I have used it lightly.



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Super easy to install and looks great. Can't wait to get my boards up there!



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I bought this ladder rack because I needed something that would attach to the stake pockets of my f-150 because I have a bed cover. Everything else I found had to hook around the side of the truck bed. Installation was easy. The only issue I had was the forward stake holes didn't have a removable cover. I had to cut a hole in each side.I use them to carry my kayaks when I go camping. They work great for that and carrying anything that won't fit in the bed.



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Works great with the backflip hard cover.
Should have some predrilled hole to attach tie down straps.



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I really like the aesthetics of the ladder rack and functionality. Its sturdy, durable and looks slick !



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Great rack, works with tri-fold cover.



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Package arrived on time I have been out of town for a few weeks so just put it together today
It fit perfectly I think it looks good will mount kayaks on it and see if it works
I am well pleased so far



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The ladder rack is great. Fits over my tonneau cover. And carries everything I put up there.



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I have had this rack for one year. So far, so good. It looks great, way better than other models I see around. Do not rust; sturdy enough. Works well with trunk cover. Installation is a bit tricky, but any handyman can do it alone in a couple of hours. Good purchase overall



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Clean, sleek look. Easy to install!



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Took a couple of hours to install. One on the few you can use with hard tri-fold bed cover. Going to add side bars for off-road tools.



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After 90 minute install, it feels sturdy and looks great. Ford ranger 2025, no cutting or drilling required. I like the fact that it has some rubber strips on top, should work well for carrying a kayak. Will need to unscrew antenna if carrying something in middle over roof.



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I love my Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - Matte Black - 500 lbs. I found it easy to install by myself—including cutting the deck plastic trim to expose my stake covers. Its black finish complements my truck. Best of all, it enables my BAK Industries tonneau cover, Revolver X2, to maintain is full functionality. My only recommendation would be to include more foam strips. They are intended to fill the gaps between the end of the grooves on the plastic trim to the end of the rail. There was enough for one strip of foam on each end rather than two (one on each side of the rail) on each end of the rails.



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Packaged delivered in good shape. The rack was very well made. It was easy to install. Very sturdy and should hold up well. The Pro model worked with my Bak-flip Tonneau Cover. I would highly recommend this product. I have used etrailer for years and they always come thru.



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I had delayed trying to get ladder racks because I wasn't sure whether it would work with my bed cover. I was able to locate the correct model online and verify my findings and order on the phone Rodney was helpful and friendly.



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I have had the rack installed for about six weeks. After a few trips on everything from highways to gravel and dirt roads it has been very solid. We have a fly fishing rod case mounted on it and it's solid. I think there is a little wind noise but not much. Easy to install, lots of good paper instructions as well as videos on line. Next trip will have our canoe mounted on top.



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I bought this rack believing installation did not require drilling. That may be true for installation on many vehicles, but does require drilling to install on a Jeep Gladiator. Special instructions that come with the rack are quite clear on this for both a Jeep Gladiator and a Toyota Tacoma up to 2023.

A 2nd issue came up while following the instructions. They call for torquing the self threading bold to 85 in/lbs. When I hit 60 in/lbs, the self threading bolts started stripping out the holes. I fixed this using 6 nuts to hold the self threading bolts from underneath. Tight clearances made this a tougher job than it should have been.

To anticipate questions, yes I was using a torque wrench calibrated in inch pounds and not foot pounds. Yes I used the proper drill size and did not wobble the holes larger. I believe that at least for Jeep Gladiator, the kit should include nuts for the hold down bolts. Can't comment on the Toyota Tacoma - but be prepared.

I will say that once installed, the rack looks to be a quality item and I am otherwise satisfied with it. If not for the unexpected installation hassles, I would rate the rack as 5 stars.



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Overall good product, works with my trifold tonneau cover, I do wish it had some sort of cover for the stake pocket where the upright bolts in. I wish I came with additional channel nuts as well for bolting onto the crossbars


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