Kuat Ibex Truck Bed Rack - IBEXA1 - Mid-Size Short Bed
Engineered for adventure, the Kuat Ibex truck bed rack is made from lightweight yet durable aluminum, with a ballistic black powder coat that can hold up to all the nature you can throw at it.
- All aluminum construction with stainless-steel and automotive-grade hardware
- Ample T-channels
- T-channel and J-hook mounting hardware included
- Full and mid-height options included
- Telescoping crossbars may be mounted on top of the frame with an adjustable height accessory kit (not included)
- 1,200 lb. static weight capacity
- 300 lb. off-road dynamic capacity
- Product dimensions: 63 x 37.5–50.5 x 12–19 in. (L x W x H)
- Shipped dimensions: 53 x 21 x 10 in.
- Manufacturer part number IBEXA1
Imported.
View all Kuat Truck Racks| Best Use | Multisport |
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| Weight | 74 pounds |
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You won't be disappointed
I had done a good bit of researching the type of rack I wanted for my Colorado. One thing that helped is how customizable it is and doesn't the ease of being able to take it down when I need my truck bed. Remove the 4 class, 4 bolts to disconnect the crossbars and it is now compactly stowed away in my garage. With every piece having the T-Channels, the customizing is endless. Zero regrets on this purchase.
Flawed and Frustrating Installation
While the rack itself is aesthetically pleasing and feels well-built, the installation experience falls drastically short of what's expected for a $1600 system. I cannot give a higher rating because of critical oversights in the provided hardware and tools. Key problems include: * Missing Hardware: My kit arrived with a bolt missing, and no spare parts were included to resolve the issue quickly. * Incomplete Tools: The rack uses security bolts that require a tool on both the bolt head and the nut to be torqued to spec. The manufacturer only provides a single socket attachment, making it physically impossible to follow the instructions and secure the rack correctly without your own tools. * Consequent Damage: Because of the inadequate tools, I ended up partially stripping a bolt while attempting to tighten it. This is not only frustrating but also compromises the security of a rack meant to handle heavy loads. For a premium rack system, skimping on the essential tools and hardware for a safe and secure installation is unacceptable. The assembly process simply doesn't match the high price tag.
Versatile
I have a 2021 Toyota Tacoma short bed. This thing is a fantastic fit! Lots of options already available and future ones too. I look forward to the possibilities. I plan on adding the panel kit to make it a canopy once it’s released in Q3. I added the full sized MOLLE panels on each side. Also added the Kuat Piston SR bed side bike mount. The quality is all top notch even down to the packaging!
Decent product, terrible company
I purchased the Kuat Ibex for my 2013 Tacoma after seeing the panel kit advertised. This was the deciding factor to purchase the Ibex. The panel kit was advertised to become available Q2 of 2024. This changed to Q3 of 2024, and then updated to only include 2016-2023 Tacomas. I reached out to Kuat who confirmed that a Gen 2 Tacoma 2005-2015 was not compatible, but was in development to be released with no timeframe. Kuat refused to honor their guarantee to refund if not satisfied with their product. I would not have bought the Ibex had I known they would backtrack on their release on compatibility for the panel kit. More importantly I would not have purchased from Kuat had I known they do not honor their written guarantee.
Great Idea/Poor metal Quality and hardware
Purchased the Ibex back in October of 2023. Took almost 6 weeks for them to install. Was initially super happy with quality and added ability, but that quickly changed. I have now had to go back for 2 broken Molle Panels due to just 4 gallon carried in my Rotopax cans. Then the screws keep sheering off, so we have tried a copious amount of Locktite this round. I have now been to the shop 5 times in total due to this rack. Then we get to my installer now advising against any more equipment going onto the molle panels, due to their poor quality of metals. So just had to sell my Kayak as that can’t be carried up top due to my RTT and the Molle panels are just too weak to carry. So in the end I wish I wouldn’t have rushed this purchase and waited for more experience to happen before finding out what this can’t do.
Best Truck Bed Rack
I have the Küat IBEX set up on my 2022 Tacoma and it's just downright fantastic. The design is seamless and looks incredible on my Taco. The versatility of the accessories sealed the deal for me; you can change out so much depending on the trip you take. My favorite is how the Piston SR mount works even with a full size molle panel.