Exo Truck Bed Rack™
DESCRIPTION
The Exo Truck Bed Rack™, part of Softopper's Exo Truck Bed Rack lineup, is a heavy-duty steel bed rack for the 1995-2027 Toyota Tacoma, engineered to mount under your Softopper® bed rails and attach to the truck's rails so you keep full use of your soft truck top. With the rack installed you can still run your Softopper snapped or in Safari Mode; retracting takes an extra step and clears the bed floor for side-loading rather than opening the bed fully overhead, and the rack works just as well on its own if you do not run a top. Laser cut and formed from 10, 12, and 14-gauge HRPO steel, it supports up to 1,000 lbs static load and carries a dual-layer finish: E-coat plus a matte black powder coat that resists corrosion, chips, scratches, and UV. Rooftop-tent mounting holes need no drilling, the rack installs with or without factory bed rail tracks depending on the truck, and there are no permanent modifications to your Tacoma. Pre-drilled hole patterns fit all RotopaX molded gas cans, LED camp lights, and a rear AUX 3rd brake light, with multiple ratchet-strap mounts for recovery gear and jacks. It comes complete with two accessory panels, four tent cross bars, all hardware, and easy-to-read instructions. Softopper® sold separately; the Exo is compatible with Softopper® bed caps and does not work with the Bestop Supertop for Truck.
Key Features:
- Fits 1995-2027 Toyota Tacoma – Vehicle-specific fitment across the Tacoma range; use the fitment selector on this page to confirm your year and bed.
- Built for your Softopper – Mounts under the Softopper® bed rails so you keep top function with the rack on, snapped or in Safari Mode; retracting takes an extra step and clears the bed floor for side-loading rather than opening the bed fully overhead.
- Works with or without a top – Runs as a standalone rack, or pairs with your Softopper® soft truck top for covered storage plus overhead gear.
- 10, 12, and 14-gauge HRPO steel – Laser cut and formed to exact standards, and supports up to 1,000 lbs static load.
- Dual-layer corrosion finish – E-coat plus a matte black powder coat resists corrosion, chips, scratches, and UV damage.
- No-drill rooftop-tent mounting – Rooftop-tent mounting holes require no drilling, and the rack installs with or without factory bed rail tracks depending on the truck, with no permanent modifications.
- Gear-ready hole patterns – Pre-drilled for all RotopaX molded gas cans, LED camp lights, and a rear AUX 3rd brake light, plus ratchet-strap mounts for recovery gear and jacks.
- Complete kit – Ships with two accessory panels, four tent cross bars, all hardware, and clear instructions, and expands with bed rack accessories. Softopper® sold separately; compatible with Softopper® bed caps, not the Bestop Supertop for Truck.
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Installation Instructions
Softopper ExoRack Installation SheetInstallation/Removal
The Softopper installs in minutes with custom clamps without any permanent modifications required. No drilling needed. Non-adhesive weather stripping provides waterproofing for your entire truck bed. It takes one person mere seconds to remove your Softopper entirely and folds flat for quick, easy storage in any space.
Modular and Versatile
Customize your Softopper for how you work and play. In addition to the fully open and fully closed configurations, the canopy’s side panels and rear window roll up for easy access. No more crawling through the bed to get to gear up front. It’s also dog friendly. Open up the sides and give your pal plenty of air with protection from the sun and rain. Replaceable clear vinyl windows provide complete visibility through your truck bed.
Quality/Durability
Made in North America from the highest quality materials. A rust-free, anodized aluminum frame supports a 2-Ply, laminated PVC-coated canopy. The canopy is waterproof, UV, rot and mildew resistant, and is incredibly easy to clean. This 4-season sailcloth shrugs off beating sun, pouring rain, heavy snow and hurricane-force winds. Uses heavy duty #10 YKK zippers. The non-adhesive weather stripping protects your entire truck bed. And all parts are user replaceable.
Substance with Style
Available in three colors: Stealth Black, Desert Tan, and Battleship Gray. There are three options for the replaceable window panels: Clear, tinted and solid. Looks as great as the day you bought it, for years to come.
Everyday Utility
Strikes the balance of bulky, heavy camper shells and space-limiting flat tonneau covers. Use fully closed for weather protection and security, quickly collapse it open for hauling or go safari style with sides rolled up. No significant change in gas mileage. No wind noise even when driving at highway speeds.










