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Smittybilt Defender Tall Truck Bed Rack | Overland-Ready Roof Tent Mount & Cargo Storage

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Smittybilt Defender Tall Truck Bed Rack

Built for serious overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts, the Smittybilt Defender Tall Truck Bed Rack combines rugged strength with smart design for maximum versatility. Perfect for mounting rooftop tents, hauling camping gear, or securing oversized cargo, this tall rack ensures level tent alignment with your truck’s cab while creating additional storage space underneath.

Key Features:

  • Adventure-Ready Design – Ideal for overlanding, camping, and hauling gear of all shapes and sizes.

  • Taller Profile – Raises rooftop tents level with the cab for better aerodynamics and extra bed clearance.

  • Heavy-Duty Construction – Made from high-strength carbon steel built to withstand the harshest environments.

  • Durable Finish – Black light-textured powder coat resists corrosion, UV damage, and trail wear.

  • Universal Fitment – Works with both full-size and mid-size trucks equipped with standard side rails or C-channel bed rails.

  • Easy Installation – Simple bolt-on design installs seamlessly to your truck’s utility rail system—no drilling required.

  • Overland Ready – Perfect foundation for rooftop tents, recovery gear, and all your off-road accessories.

Take your adventures higher with the Smittybilt Defender Tall Truck Bed Rack—the perfect combination of height, strength, and overlanding versatility

Specs
  • Optional longer side panels for longer beds, sold separately (S/B18608)
  • Universal mounting options for most aftermarket accessories
  • Hallowed out design,great for routing light accessories
  • Rugged design for on and off-road use
  • 700lbs static load/250lbs Dynamic load
  • Semi-universal fitment of full-sized and mid-sized trucks
  • Adjustable width:inside bed width: 49-63.5 Overall length: 47
  • Mounted height from bed rails: 23.25"
  • Bolt-on mounting/No drill installation
  • Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty / 5 Year Finish Warranty
  • Mounting capabilities-roof top tents or flat/basket rack to increase storage capacity
  • Low-profile for improved aerodynamics with tent
Warranty

Smittybilt offers extended warranties because we stand behind our products and want our customers to enjoy the freedom of off-roading without the worry and limits of fragile equipment. We understand the wear and tear these products will be subject to and our goal is to provide a comprehensive warranty to gives you confidence that the products you are outfitting your rig with will last for seasons to come. That’s the Smittybilt Advantage!

Stylish Bumpers

Stylish Bumpers

The Smittybilt Line of offroad bumpers not only offers a stylish option for your Jeep, Truck, or SUV, but superior protection too. Most bumpers are as simple as unbolting the factory front bumper, and bolting on the brand new Smittybilt bumper. Experience the perfect blend of style and durability with the Smittybilt Line of offroad bumpers, ideal for Jeep, Truck, or SUV owners. Switching out your bumper has never been easier!

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Wireless Winches

Wireless Winches

The Smittybilt X2O Winches have been enhanced in almost every area for increased performance and trouble free operation. Every X2O winch features a Series Wound 6.6 HP motor that is completely sealed, as well as a 3-Stage Planetary Gear System. The X2O winch features a completely waterproof 500 AMP solenoid pack that can be mounted in 2 different locations, depending on your application needs. They also include a new controller that can be wired to the winch or unplugged for trouble-free wireless operation. The X2O also features optimized gear ratios that deliver lightning-fast line speeds. If you're looking for something more versatile, check out the X2O Comp Series, which includes all of the features and benefits of the original series, and adds a synthetic winch rope. And finally, all X2O winches are covered by the Smittybilt Lifetime Warranty, providing peace of mind as well as unparalleled performance. With all of these features, you can count on the X2O winch to be there every time, in every situation.

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Overlanding Gear & Accessories

Overlanding Gear & Accessories

Explore the outdoors with the new Overlanding tent and accessories from Smittybilt. High-quality products from a top brand for outdoor enthusiasts. View the full range by clicking below

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Rock sliders and Steps

Rock sliders and Steps

Off-roaders who eagerly challenge the most extreme environments like rock crawling will appreciate Smittybilt’s line of sliders and steps. Smittybilt’s sliders and steps drastically increase protection to the sides and rocker panels of your Jeep. They also improve the look of the vehicle, while still functioning as steps to make it easier to access the cab. Smittybilt offers choices for every off-roader, from the Command Series AutoSteps to the extremely tough Apollo Sliders, and all feature convenient pre-drilled holes for simple installation, making your Jeep safer and stronger when on your next adventure, wherever that might be.

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Description

Smittybilt Defender Tall Truck Bed Rack

Built for serious overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts, the Smittybilt Defender Tall Truck Bed Rack combines rugged strength with smart design for maximum versatility. Perfect for mounting rooftop tents, hauling camping gear, or securing oversized cargo, this tall rack ensures level tent alignment with your truck’s cab while creating additional storage space underneath.

Key Features:

  • Adventure-Ready Design – Ideal for overlanding, camping, and hauling gear of all shapes and sizes.

  • Taller Profile – Raises rooftop tents level with the cab for better aerodynamics and extra bed clearance.

  • Heavy-Duty Construction – Made from high-strength carbon steel built to withstand the harshest environments.

  • Durable Finish – Black light-textured powder coat resists corrosion, UV damage, and trail wear.

  • Universal Fitment – Works with both full-size and mid-size trucks equipped with standard side rails or C-channel bed rails.

  • Easy Installation – Simple bolt-on design installs seamlessly to your truck’s utility rail system—no drilling required.

  • Overland Ready – Perfect foundation for rooftop tents, recovery gear, and all your off-road accessories.

Take your adventures higher with the Smittybilt Defender Tall Truck Bed Rack—the perfect combination of height, strength, and overlanding versatility

Specs
  • Optional longer side panels for longer beds, sold separately (S/B18608)
  • Universal mounting options for most aftermarket accessories
  • Hallowed out design,great for routing light accessories
  • Rugged design for on and off-road use
  • 700lbs static load/250lbs Dynamic load
  • Semi-universal fitment of full-sized and mid-sized trucks
  • Adjustable width:inside bed width: 49-63.5 Overall length: 47
  • Mounted height from bed rails: 23.25"
  • Bolt-on mounting/No drill installation
  • Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty / 5 Year Finish Warranty
  • Mounting capabilities-roof top tents or flat/basket rack to increase storage capacity
  • Low-profile for improved aerodynamics with tent
Warranty

Smittybilt offers extended warranties because we stand behind our products and want our customers to enjoy the freedom of off-roading without the worry and limits of fragile equipment. We understand the wear and tear these products will be subject to and our goal is to provide a comprehensive warranty to gives you confidence that the products you are outfitting your rig with will last for seasons to come. That’s the Smittybilt Advantage!

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