Does Thule Xsport Pro Shift Fit 2018 Ford F-150 With 5-1/2 Foot Bed
Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 09/25/2024
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Question:
Will this fit with my 2018 F150 with a 5.5 ft bed?
asked by: Liam M
Expert Reply:
Hey Liam,
It sure does! You'll just need to add the base rails to get the Pro Shift installed on your 2018 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. So here are the parts you need for your truck:
- Thule Xsporter Pro Shift Overland Truck Bed Rack # TH54RR
- Base Rails for Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Racks # TH21508
While the title of the rails says they are for "SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Racks" I did verify directly with Thule that these rails are exactly what your F-150 needs for the Pro Shift.
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Thule Xsporter Pro Shift Overland Truck Bed Rack - Aluminum - 600 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Bikes and Watersports
- Camping and Overlanding
- Not Tonneau Compatible
- Mid-Cab Height
- 600 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No Drilling Required
- Thule
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Jameson C.
1/5/2026
Hey Liam, how did the Pro Shift rack fit once you added the base rails to your F-150’s 5.5-foot bed? Sharing how it worked out could help others setting up the same rack on their trucks.