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JayBar Truck Bed Ladder Rack for Fas-Top Rails
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JayBar Truck Bed Ladder Rack for Fas-Top Rails

Part Number: FT97MJ
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Most ladder racks don't work with your covered truck bed. The JayBar mounts directly to your Fas-Top rails, carrying ladders, lumber, or a kayak above your truck bed while your tonneau cover or soft topper stays fully usable. Fastest Shipping and Great prices for JayBar Truck Bed Ladder Rack for Fas-Top Rails. Read our customer reviews of Fas-top ladder racks. Call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service or order your ladder racks part number FT97MJ by Fas-top online at etrailer.com.
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Fas-top Ladder Racks - FT97MJ

  • Truck Bed
  • Fixed Rack
  • Over-Cab Height
  • Over the Bed
  • Bed Rail Clamp
  • Tonneau Compatible
  • No Drilling Required
  • Fas-top

Most ladder racks don't work with your covered truck bed. The JayBar mounts directly to your Fas-Top rails, carrying ladders, lumber, or a kayak above your truck bed while your tonneau cover or soft topper stays fully usable.


Highlights

  • Carry Long Gear Without Removing Your Cover: Haul ladders above your truck bed and keep gear in your bed covered at the same time.
  • Mounts to Fas-Top Rails: Installs to your existing rail system instead of clamping to your truck bed.
  • Adjustable Tie-Down Placement: Top channels let you position anchor points exactly where you need them.
  • Expandable Setup: Optional JayBar side bars (sold separately) add mounting space for fuel cans, tools, and future accessories.
  • Powder-Coated Aluminum Construction: Resists corrosion from weather exposure.
  • Rated for On- and Off-Road Use: Built and tested for highway travel and rougher road conditions.

Made in USA

Features to know about

What Changes Once Your Truck Bed Is Covered?

Fas-Top Jay Bar Carrying Lumber

Once you add a tonneau cover or topper, the way you use your truck bed changes. You still use that space for tools, groceries, and other gear you want kept out of the rain and out of sight, but most covers don't allow a rack on top for carrying ladders or other long items. Using the JayBar with a Fas-Top cover gives you a way to do both at the same time.

Why Don't Tie-Down Points Ever Line Up With Your Load?

Fas-Top Jay Bar Side Channels

Loads change from one trip to the next. One day it's ladders, the next it's uneven stacks of lumber. Fixed tie-down points don't change, so straps end up pulling at awkward angles or wrapped around whatever part of the rack is closest. The JayBar has channels with sliding anchor points, so your tie-downs go exactly where the load sits. And when your straps pull straight, your ladders sit snug and won't rattle around or slide.

What Accessories Are Available for the JayBars?

Fas-Top Jay Bar Side Bars

The JayBars handle long cargo on their own, but some loads need more than a flat surface. You may need to haul gas cans, recovery gear, and other accessories that can't sit on the crossbars. The optional side bars (FT98GJ - sold separately) give those items a place to mount along the sides of the rack and serve as the attachment point for other Fas-Top accessories.


Fas-Top Jay Bar Tie Down Kit

Fas-Top tie-downs (FT25YJ - sold separately) add fixed anchor points on the rack, giving your straps a consistent place to pull from instead of wrapping around bars wherever they happen to fit.


Fas-Top Jay GripStix

The Gripstix cargo grabber (FT52YJ - sold separately) gives you a way to load, lift, and move items in your truck bed without climbing in or overreaching.


Fas-Top Jay Bar G-Hook Straps

G-Hook Straps (FT65YJ - sold separately) hook directly into the rack and accessories, letting you roll up the sides of your Fas-Top truck topper and secure them out of the way. This gives you quick access to the bed and lets the topper function as a sunshade when you are parked.


Fas-Top Jay Bar Small Cargo Bag

Large and small cargo bags (FT72AB and FT75YJ - sold separately) keep items contained so they're not rolling around in your truck bed or getting lost under larger gear.

Specs

Application:

  • Truck bed rack for Fas-Top tonneau covers and toppers
  • Fas-Top accessory compatibility:
    • Pro tonneau cover (FT42MV)
    • Sport tonneau cover (FT29YV)
    • Solo soft topper (FT44EV)
    • Traveler soft topper (FT48RV)
    • JayBar side bars (FT98GJ)

Adjustable Height Increments:

  • 3 height adjustments - each 1" apart

Weight Limit:

  • Static: 800 lbs
  • Dynamic: 400 lbs

Includes:

  • Front upright assembly, rear upright assembly, and extra track hardware for auxiliary accessories

Construction:

  • Black powder coated aluminum

Warranty:

1-year limited



52381 Fas-Top Jay Bar Over the Bed Ladder Rack for Fas-Top Tonno Covers and Toppers



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  • Does Fas-Top Soft Camper Shell Sit Flush With Roof? 2025 Silverado/Sierra 6-1/2' Bed
    Good question, Chris. On your 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 (and GMC Sierra 1500) with the 6-1/2' bed, the Fas-Top Solo Soft Topper # FT44EV sits just below the cab roofline for a clean, streamlined look. It’s low enough that wind noise is minimal and garage clearance usually isn’t an issue, but still tall enough inside to give your cargo or pets some headroom. When you retract it, the topper stores flat in its sling at the front of the bed, staying well below the rear window. If you ever...
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  • Can Roof Basket Or Awning Be Added To Fas-Top Jaybar Ladder Rack With Tonneau Cover And Topper Shell
    Absolutely, Patrick. The JayBar # FT97MJ uses standard-size T-slots in the crossbars, so it’ll fit most rooftop baskets, awnings, and recovery boards. Just be aware that it is a fixed system, not adjustable, so it won't be able to bring the crossbars inward for most baskets or roof top tents; some pay fit if they're long enough. On your 2025 Silverado 1500 with the Traveler # FT48RV, the combo gives you a covered, enclosed bed (switch between topper shell and tonneau cover) plus a rack...
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  • Which Soft Camper Shell Topper Is Best For Camping In 2025 Silverado/Sierra 1500 6-1/2 Bed?
    For a dedicated camping build on your 2025 Silverado 1500 (or Sierra 1500) with 6-1/2' bed, I’d lean toward the Traveler # FT48RV, Hannah. It combines the roll-up tonneau and collapsible topper into one integrated system, so you can open either section independently and keep things tidy long-term. The Solo # FT44EV is a great standalone topper if you’d rather start simple - it installs on its own without a tonneau cover. If you ever decide you want a bed cover down the road, you can just...
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  • Can I Install Rooftop Tent On Fas-Top Jaybar Ladder Rack While Topper Shell & Tonneau Are Installed?
    Hey Nate, good question. The Fas-Top JayBar # FT97MJ mounts into the Traveler tonneau/topper combo # FT48RV rails on your 2025 Sierra 1500 6-1/2' bed and can handle about 500 lbs evenly distributed, so it’s structurally capable of supporting most rooftop tents, including two campers inside. That said, the JayBar uses fixed-position crossbars, not adjustable ones. The 1/4" T-slot channels fit standard tie-downs, lighting, and awning brackets, but before mounting a rooftop tent it’s a good...
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  • Can I Still Access Stake Pockets / Bed Rails On 25 Silverado/Sierra 6-1/2' Bed With Fas-Top Tonneau?
    Good question, Jaime. The Fas-Top soft tonneau cover # FT42MV for your 2025 Sierra 1500 (and Silverado 1500) with 6-1/2' bed just clamps to the top of the bed rails but leaves the stake pockets mostly open. Keep in mind the stake pockets will be somewhat blocked, so it does depend on what accessory you are wanting to add. You can still use rail-mounted tie-downs # FT25YJ on the tonneau cover rails, or add the JayBar # FT97MJ later without any mods or drilling. Are you planning to add...
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  • Can Fas-Top Tonneau Cover Be Rolled Up / Removed When JayBar Ladder Rack Is Installed On 25 Sierra?
    Yes you can, Mark. The JayBar ladder rack # FT97MJ mounts into the same tracks as the # FT42MV tonneau on your 2025 Sierra 1500 6-1/2 foot bed, so you can roll up or even remove the cover without touching the rack hardware. The crossbars sit high enough to let the tonneau roll freely underneath. If you ever upgrade to the # FT26TV topper shell add-on, that’ll also work with the same rail channels. What do you plan to carry up top - work ladders or more recreational gear? That’ll help...
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  • How Long Does It Take To Install Jaybar Ladder Rack On Fas-Top Tonneau Cover? 2025 Sierra 6-1/2' Bed
    Lauren, for the tonneau cover, the first-time install on your 2025 Sierra 1500 should take about 20-40 minutes with basic tools. Once it’s set up, the JayBar # FT97MJ rack can be removed or reattached in minutes since it uses the pre-clamped Fas-Top rail channels from your # FT42MV tonneau. No drilling, no modification, just bolt-on. Are you adding it for work or weekend use?
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  • How Much Weight Can Jaybar Ladder Rack Carry On 2025 Silverado / Sierra 1500 6-1/2 Foot Bed
    Caleb, on your 2025 Silverado 1500 (or GMC Sierra 1500) 6-1/2' bed, the JayBar ladder rack # FT97MJ handles 800lbs stationary (400lbs when in motion) evenly spread across both crossbars - perfect for kayaks, ladders, or lumber. It mounts into the Fas-Top rails (from either the # FT42MV tonneau or the # FT44EV topper), so the load distributes across the bed sides instead of one point. What are you planning to haul – work tools or weekend toys?
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  • Ladder Rack That Works With Tonneau Cover And Soft Camper Shell On 2025 Silverado 1500 6-1/2' Bed
    It is, absolutely, Shawn. The JayBar # FT97MJ was designed as the universal rack for the entire Fas-Top system family, so it bolts into the same side tracks used by the # FT48RV combo setup or any of their tonneaus/toppers. That way you can keep both your tonneau and topper installed and still have a functional rack for kayaks, boards, or ladders. Are you planning to leave it on full-time? If not, you can easily remove it seasonally.
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  • Can I Keep Fas-Top Soft Topper Shell On 2025 Silverado 6-1/2' Bed When Adding JayBar Ladder Rack
    Hey Kevin, you can absolutely keep the Fas-Top # FT44EV topper shell on your 2025 Silverado 1500 while adding the JayBar # FT97MJ. The rack is made to bolt directly into the side tracks of the topper or tonneau rails, so both systems work together without interference. You actually can't even install the JayBar ladder rack without first having a tonneau cover or topper from Fas-Top already installed since that is the base for the JayBar. You’ll still be able to open and retract the topper...
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