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100% Bolt-On Heavy-Duty Bed Rack – No Drilling Required for Your RAM Truck!
Expand Your RAM's Capability Without Permanent ModificationThe Leitner Designs ACS FORGED NDNS (No Drill / No Slide) is the ultimate bolt-on solution for Dodge RAM owners who demand extreme cargo capacity without compromising their truck's bed. This rack is the culmination of 5 years and hundreds of thousands of off-road miles of testing, offering legendary durability and modularity in a sleek, modern design that's engineered and manufactured in Corona, California.
Solve Your Truck Bed Storage Challenges:RAM truck owners often face a difficult choice: keep the bed clean for hauling or permanently modify the vehicle to mount heavy gear. The ACS FORGED NDNS solves this by being strictly a bolt-on application. It is specifically intended for users who plan to keep a rooftop tent or other gear carriers permanently mounted. You get industrial-strength load capacity without drilling a single hole, preserving your RAM's resale value.
Engineered for Extreme Performance & Durability
The ACS FORGED represents the next generation of Active Cargo Systems. It features single-piece aluminum alloy uprights and custom 10.9 alloy steel fasteners that deliver unmatched strength. Weighing just 85 pounds, this rack provides an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio while standing 23 inches tall when measured from the top of the bed caps.
85 lbs Lightweight 400 lbs Off-Road Dynamic 800 lbs On-Road Dynamic 1400 lbs Parked Static"I put the ACS FORGED on my RAM 2500 for a cross-country overlanding trip. Fully loaded with a heavy tent and gear pods, it didn't budge. The fact that I didn't have to drill into my bed rails made the installation stress-free. Best investment for my build."
Important Functional Note: NDNS (No Drill / No Slide) Design
The ACS FORGED NDNS version is specifically engineered as a 100% bolt-on application that does not include the rear sliding load bar functionality found on other ACS models. The absence of the rear support arm means this rack is intended for users who choose to keep a rooftop tent or other gear carriers permanently on their rack. This design choice enables the revolutionary no-drill installation while maintaining exceptional load capacity.
CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY NOTE: This system is NOT COMPATIBLE with RAMBOX models or the 60/40 MULTIFUNCTION TAILGATE.
| Feature | ACS FORGED NDNS | Generic Bed Racks | Drill-Required Racks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation Method | ✓ 100% Bolt-On (No Drill) | ✗ Often Requires Drilling | ✗ Permanent Modification |
| Load Capacity (Static) | ✓ 1,400 lbs | 500-800 lbs | 800-1,000 lbs |
| Fastener Quality | ✓ Grade 10.9 with Loctite | Grade 8.8 or lower | Varies |
| Modular Accessory System | ✓ Quad-Rail Design | ✗ Limited Options | Usually Available |
| Made in USA | ✓ Corona, California | ✗ Usually Imported | Varies |
| Warranty | ✓ 2-Year Limited | 90 Days - 1 Year | 1 Year Typical |
The ACS FORGED NDNS is meticulously engineered for specific Dodge RAM models, ensuring perfect fitment and optimal performance. Below are the compatible truck configurations:
Dodge RAM 1500 with 5'7” Bed: 2009-2023 models. Dodge RAM 1500 Long Bed: 2002-2023 models. Dodge RAM 2500 Short Bed: 2002-2023 models. Dodge RAM 3500 Short Bed: 2002-2023 models.Warning: This rack does NOT fit RAM models equipped with the RamBox Cargo Management System or the 60/40 Multifunction Tailgate.
CA Residents: ⚠️ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
No. The ACS FORGED NDNS (No Drill / No Slide) is a 100% bolt-on application. It is specifically engineered to mount to your Dodge RAM's factory bed rails without any permanent modifications or drilling required.
This heavy-duty system is built for extreme use with a 400 lb. off-road dynamic capacity, 800 lb. on-road dynamic capacity, and a massive 1,400 lb. static capacity when parked—perfect for the heaviest rooftop tents.
No. This specific system is not compatible with RAM models equipped with the RamBox Cargo Management System or the 60/40 Multifunction Tailgate.
NDNS stands for "No Drill / No Slide." This version does not include the sliding rear load bar feature. This design choice is what allows for a 100% bolt-on, no-drill installation while maintaining the highest possible strength for permanent gear setups like rooftop tents.
Yes, the ACS FORGED is fully compatible with DECKED drawer systems, allowing you to create the ultimate organized truck bed storage solution.
The ACS FORGED stands 23 inches tall when measured from the top of the truck bed caps, providing a level mounting surface that often sits near or just above the truck cab for optimal aerodynamics with tents.
California Residents
Prop 65 Warning- Product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Proposition 65 is a California law passed in 1986. Its goals are to protect drinking water sources from toxic substances that may cause cancer and birth defects and to reduce or eliminate exposures to those chemicals generally, for example in consumer products, by requiring warnings in advance of those exposures.
The regulation requires the State of California to revise and republish yearly a list of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. The current list contains over 900 naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals. This regulation also requires manufacturers to place warnings on products that contain any of the chemicals listed by the State of California. No other states require warnings of this nature, and products with Prop 65 warning language are legal to sell in all states. Detailed information regarding requirements for compliance to the California Prop. 65 is can be found at: www.P65Warning.ca.gov
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