RCI Offroad
RCI Offroad: HD Bed Racks, Engine Skid Plates, Rock Sliders & Off-Road Armor for Toyota, Ford, Ram, Jeep, Subaru & Lexus Platforms
RCI Offroad is one of the most comprehensive American off-road armor and rack manufacturers we carry at Off Road Tents, and if you're building a serious off-road rig across almost any modern truck or SUV platform, RCI has coverage. Our RCI collection covers the HD Bed Rack line in 12" and 18" heights, the full range of engine, transmission, transfer case, and fuel tank skid plates, 5-degree and 20-degree rock sliders across multiple vehicle platforms, and the accessory ecosystem (tonneau adapters, risers, catalytic guards, high-lift mounts) that finishes the whole build. Give us a call at 844-200-3979 and we'll help you spec the right RCI setup for your vehicle.
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Who Is RCI Offroad?
RCI Offroad is an American off-road accessory manufacturer that built its reputation on being one of the very few brands that legitimately covers all three of the foundational off-road build categories at a serious quality tier. Bed racks, skid plates, and rock sliders are the trifecta of what turns a stock truck or SUV into an actual off-road vehicle, and most brands specialize in one of those categories. RCI decided to do all three, engineered specifically for each vehicle platform they support, at prices that undercut the boutique specialists without dropping into the universal-fit compromise zone.
The vehicle coverage is where RCI really separates from most competitors. Toyota Tacoma across multiple generations from 1995 through the current model. Toyota 4Runner from the 3rd Gen through the 5th Gen and into the newer 6th Gen (2025+) platform. Toyota Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Sequoia, and the newer Land Cruiser (2024+). Ford F-150 across multiple generations plus the Ranger and Bronco. Dodge and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500. Jeep Gladiator. Honda Ridgeline. Chevy pickup trucks. Lexus GX460 and GX470. Subaru Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek. Very few off-road brands cover that many platforms at once, and RCI's approach is to engineer each product around the specific vehicle rather than adapting universal-fit designs.
The catalog structure reflects the three-category focus. The HD Bed Rack line is available in 12" and 18" heights across most major pickup platforms, with 5 Degree Rock Sliders and 20 Degree Rock Sliders offering different aesthetic and functional options across the SUV and pickup lineup. Skid plates cover the specific vulnerable components (engine, transmission, transfer case, fuel tank, differential, KDSS on Toyota platforms, A-arms) that different builds need protection for, and Full Skid Plate Packages bundle multi-piece coverage for buyers who want the complete underbody protection setup in one purchase. Around all of that, the accessory ecosystem (tonneau adapters, offset mounts, awning mounts, risers, catalytic guards, high-lift mounts, fuel tank straps) finishes the build.
Featured RCI Offroad Products
RCI 12" HD Bed Rack (Toyota Tacoma 2005-Current)
Price: From $795
Type: RCI HD Bed Rack / rci hd bed rack / rci bed rack / rci tacoma / rci offroad bed rack | Fits: 2005-current Toyota Tacoma
The 12" HD Bed Rack for the Tacoma is RCI's mid-height signature product for the most-modified Toyota pickup platform. Sits at the 12" height which works well for rooftop tent mounting, awning setups, and cargo hauling without the taller aerodynamic profile of the 18" version. Vehicle-specific fitment for the 2005-current Tacoma platform. Best pick for Tacoma owners running a rooftop tent or bed-mounted overland setup where the 12" height fits their loadout.
Standout features: Toyota Tacoma 2005-current vehicle-specific fitment • 12" height mid-profile design • HD construction • Rooftop tent and awning mounting • Compatible with tonneau adapters
RCI Engine Skid Plate (Toyota 4Runner 4th Gen 03-09 / Lexus GX470)
Price: From $405
Type: RCI Engine Skid Plate / rci engine skid plate / rci skid plates / rci 4runner / rci skid plate | Fits: 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner 4th Gen and Lexus GX470
The Engine Skid Plate for the 4th Gen 4Runner and GX470 (same J120 platform) protects the vulnerable oil pan and front differential area from rock strikes and high-center incidents. Vehicle-specific fitment engineered around the 4Runner and GX470's factory underbody geometry. Best pick for 4th Gen 4Runner or GX470 owners starting a serious off-road build with the highest-priority armor purchase.
Standout features: 4th Gen 4Runner and Lexus GX470 shared J120 platform fitment • Engine and oil pan underbody protection • Front differential coverage • Factory mounting point integration • Foundation armor for serious off-road builds
RCI 18" Adjustable Bed Rack (Toyota Tacoma 1995-Current)
Price: From $809
Type: RCI HD Bed Rack / rci hd bed rack / rci bed rack / rci tacoma / rci offroad bed rack | Fits: 1995-current Toyota Tacoma
The 18" Adjustable Bed Rack for the Tacoma is the taller-profile HD Bed Rack for buyers running larger loadouts or wanting more clearance beneath the mounted rooftop tent. Adjustable configuration accommodates different loading patterns and different rooftop tent dimensions. Broader Tacoma year fitment (1995-current) than the 12" version. Best pick for Tacoma owners running heavier rooftop tents, more cargo, or wanting more space under the mounted RTT for storage.
Standout features: Toyota Tacoma 1995-current broad year coverage • 18" taller profile • Adjustable configuration • Higher clearance under mounted RTT • HD construction
RCI Engine Skid Plate (Ford F-150 2015-Current)
Price: From $429
Type: RCI Engine Skid Plate / rci engine skid plate / rci skid plates / rci f150 / rci skid plate | Fits: 2015-current Ford F-150
The Engine Skid Plate for the 2015-current F-150 protects the vulnerable underbody components on the F-150 platform that a rock strike or high-center incident would otherwise damage. Vehicle-specific fitment for the current-generation F-150. Best pick for F-150 owners doing off-road work where underbody protection matters, whether that's ranch and property use, hunting access, or serious overland trip capability.
Standout features: 2015-current Ford F-150 vehicle-specific fitment • Engine underbody protection • Factory mounting point integration • F-150-scale coverage area • Serious trail-use engineering
RCI Tonneau Adapters for Bed Rack
Price: From $199.99
Type: RCI Tonneau Adapters / rci bed rack / rci offroad bed rack / rci hd bed rack accessories | Fits: RCI HD Bed Racks with tonneau covers
The lowest-priced featured product on this page and the accessory RCI HD Bed Rack owners buy when they want to keep their tonneau cover installed alongside the bed rack. Modular adapters that create the mounting clearance for the tonneau to open and close normally without conflicting with the bed rack's mounting posts. Best pick for pickup owners running both a tonneau cover for daily-driver weather protection and an HD Bed Rack for overland use.
Standout features: Modular tonneau-plus-rack integration • Compatible with major tonneau cover brands • Preserves rack mounting integrity • Bolt-on installation • Lowest-priced featured RCI product
RCI 20 Degree Rock Sliders (Toyota Tacoma 2016-2020)
Price: From $1,099
Type: RCI Rock Sliders / rci rock sliders / rci offroad rock sliders / rci tacoma | Fits: 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma (3rd Gen)
The 20 Degree Rock Sliders for the 3rd Gen Tacoma (2016-2020) protect the rocker panels and lower body from trail damage during technical off-road work. The 20-degree kick-out angle gives you more aggressive lateral clearance for rock work compared to the flat 5-degree sliders, at the cost of slightly wider vehicle footprint. Best pick for 3rd Gen Tacoma owners doing genuinely technical trail work where rocker panel exposure is a real concern.
Standout features: 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma 3rd Gen vehicle-specific fitment • 20-degree kick-out angle • Aggressive lateral clearance • Rocker panel and lower body protection • Trail-focused engineering
Full RCI Offroad Comparison Table
Compare every featured RCI product side by side to find the right armor or rack for your vehicle.
| Product | Category | Vehicle Fitment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" HD Bed Rack (Tacoma 2005+) | Mid-height truck bed rack | 2005-current Toyota Tacoma | From $795 |
| Engine Skid Plate (4Runner 4th Gen / GX470) | Front underbody skid plate | 2003-2009 4Runner and Lexus GX470 | From $405 |
| 18" Adjustable Bed Rack (Tacoma) | Tall-profile adjustable truck bed rack | 1995-current Toyota Tacoma | From $809 |
| Engine Skid Plate (F-150 2015+) | Front underbody skid plate | 2015-current Ford F-150 | From $429 |
| Tonneau Adapters | Bed rack accessory | RCI HD Bed Racks with tonneau covers | From $199.99 |
| 20 Degree Rock Sliders (Tacoma 3rd Gen) | Rocker panel protection | 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma (3rd Gen) | From $1,099 |
Which RCI Offroad Product Is Right for You?
RCI covers three major product categories across a lot of vehicles, so picking the right entry point depends on what you're solving for. Here's how to think about it.
HD Bed Rack (12" vs 18" Height Decision)
The HD Bed Rack line is available in two main heights, and the decision is about your loadout rather than tier or quality. The 12" version sits closer to the truck bed, keeps the loaded vehicle at a lower overall height, and works well for lighter or lower-profile rooftop tents plus general bed cargo. The 18" version gives you more clearance underneath the rack for taller cargo or storage boxes in the bed, and provides more space between the mattress and the bed cover on rooftop tent setups. Pick 12" if you want lower profile and cleaner aesthetic. Pick 18" if you want more underbed clearance or if you're running a heavier RTT that benefits from the added height. Both handle the same accessory ecosystem (tonneau adapters, mounting brackets, etc.).
Skid Plates (Underbody Protection Priority)
The engine skid plate is the highest-priority underbody protection purchase for any off-road build because engine and oil pan strikes are how most builds get sidelined on trails they can otherwise handle. Start there for any Toyota, Ford, Ram, Jeep, or other supported platform. For serious builds, extend to a Full Skid Plate Package that adds transmission, transfer case, and fuel tank protection in one bundled purchase. Add A-arm and differential skid plates for the most technical trail use where those components are exposed to rock strikes.
Rock Sliders (5 Degree vs 20 Degree Decision)
The 5-degree and 20-degree rock sliders solve slightly different problems. The 5-degree sliders have a flatter profile that stays closer to the vehicle's body line, providing rocker panel protection with a cleaner aesthetic and less lateral vehicle width added. The 20-degree sliders have a more aggressive kick-out angle that gives you additional lateral clearance for rock crawling and more standing-step utility, at the cost of wider vehicle footprint. For daily drivers doing occasional trail work, 5-degree. For serious technical trail work, 20-degree. Both categories are worth adding once underbody protection is in place.
Bed Rack Accessories (Configuring Your Build)
The HD Bed Rack accessory ecosystem covers the practical add-ons that turn a base rack into a fully-configured setup. Tonneau adapters for buyers keeping a tonneau cover installed alongside the rack. Risers and offset mounts for adjusting rack height and mounting geometry. Awning mounts for adding an awning to the rack. Top braces for structural reinforcement on heavily-loaded setups. Add these as your build matures rather than trying to spec everything at once.
The simple decision rule: Truck owner building overland, start with the HD Bed Rack in 12" or 18" based on your loadout. Any off-road build, add engine skid plate as highest-priority underbody protection. Technical trail work, add rock sliders in the 5-degree or 20-degree configuration for your aesthetic and use case. Complete build, layer the accessory ecosystem (tonneau adapters, risers, catalytic guards) on top.
RCI Offroad vs Other Off-Road Armor Brands
Buyers researching RCI usually cross-shop the other American off-road armor and rack brands. Here's the honest comparison from our experience selling across the off-road armor category.
RCI vs Cali Raised LED: Cali Raised LED is the closest direct competitor in the Toyota-focused off-road accessory category, with heavy Tacoma and 4Runner coverage. Cali Raised wins on the specific Toyota-focused catalog depth (Tacoma bed racks and roof racks in particular have deeper Cali Raised configurations), on the LED lighting ecosystem that RCI doesn't cover, and on the specific brand recognition within the Toyota overland community. RCI wins on the broader vehicle coverage (RCI covers Ford, Ram, Jeep, Honda, Subaru, and Lexus alongside Toyota where Cali Raised is primarily Toyota-focused), on the deeper skid plate category (RCI has full package configurations Cali Raised doesn't match), and on the rock slider category depth. For Toyota-only builds, both work. For multi-vehicle or non-Toyota platforms, RCI covers more ground.
RCI vs CBI Offroad Fab: CBI is the specialty Toyota off-road brand focused primarily on bumpers and heavy armor. CBI wins on the bumper category depth (CBI has front and rear bumpers that RCI doesn't focus on), on the boutique welding and finish quality on their top-tier products, and on the specific Toyota community brand recognition among serious builders. RCI wins on the broader product category coverage (RCI does bed racks, skid plates, and rock sliders together where CBI is more bumper-focused), on the broader vehicle coverage, and on the price point at equivalent tier. For custom Toyota bumpers, CBI. For the broader armor and rack build, RCI.
RCI vs Prinsu Design Studio: Different product focus. Prinsu is a specialized roof rack brand with the low-profile aluminum flat platform design across a very broad vehicle catalog. RCI covers bed racks (not roof racks) plus the armor categories Prinsu doesn't touch (skid plates, rock sliders). For roof rack builds, Prinsu. For bed rack plus underbody protection builds, RCI. Not really competitors so much as complementary brands within the same overland build.
RCI vs universal-fit armor brands: A lot of the aftermarket armor that "fits" your vehicle is actually universal-fit gear adapted with brackets or spacers. RCI wins clearly against this category because vehicle-specific engineering delivers proper factory mounting point integration, complete underbody coverage without gaps, no interference with vehicle service access, and no clearance problems with sensors or safety equipment. For buyers who care about how the armor actually integrates with the specific vehicle they own, vehicle-specific brands like RCI are worth the price premium over universal-fit alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get the 12" or 18" HD Bed Rack?
Depends on your loadout and how much clearance you need under the rack. The 12" HD Bed Rack sits closer to the truck bed for lower overall vehicle height and cleaner aesthetic, and works well for lighter rooftop tents plus general bed cargo. The 18" version gives you more clearance underneath the rack for taller cargo or storage boxes in the bed, and more space between the mattress and the bed cover on rooftop tent setups. For most Tacoma and pickup overland builds, the 12" is the right pick. If you're running a heavier hardshell RTT or want more underbed storage clearance, the 18" is worth the added height.
What's the difference between 5-degree and 20-degree rock sliders?
The angle refers to how far the outer edge of the slider kicks out from the vehicle body. 5-degree sliders have a flatter profile that stays closer to the body line, giving you rocker panel protection with a cleaner aesthetic and minimal added vehicle width. 20-degree sliders have a more aggressive kick-out angle that provides additional lateral clearance for technical rock work and doubles as a more usable standing step for accessing the roof, at the cost of wider vehicle footprint. For daily drivers doing occasional off-road work, 5-degree. For serious technical trail work where the sliders will actually contact rocks regularly, 20-degree.
Can I keep my tonneau cover with an RCI bed rack?
Yes, if you add the Tonneau Adapters. RCI's HD Bed Racks mount to the bed sides using posts that typically conflict with tonneau cover operation. The Tonneau Adapters are modular hardware that creates the mounting clearance for the tonneau to open and close normally alongside the rack. Compatible with major tonneau cover brands. If you're running both a tonneau cover for daily-driver weather protection and an HD Bed Rack for overland use, the Tonneau Adapters are essential add-ons rather than optional accessories.
Do I need a full skid plate package or just the engine skid plate?
Depends on how serious your off-road use is. For casual off-road work (forest service roads, moderate trails, occasional overland trips), the engine skid plate covers the highest-priority underbody component (oil pan) and is sufficient. For serious trail work where high-center incidents and transmission or transfer case strikes are real possibilities, the Full Skid Plate Package extends coverage back through the transmission and transfer case zones for complete underbody protection. Start with the engine skid plate. Upgrade to the full package as your off-road use gets more serious.
Can I mount a rooftop tent on the RCI HD Bed Rack?
Yes. Rooftop tent mounting is one of the primary use cases the HD Bed Rack is designed for. The rack accepts standard rooftop tent mounting hardware from most major RTT brands, and both the 12" and 18" heights support soft-shell and hardshell tents in the typical weight range. If you're pairing an RCI HD Bed Rack with a specific rooftop tent from our catalog, call us at 844-200-3979 with the RTT model and we'll confirm the mounting hardware compatibility before you order.
Why Buy RCI Offroad from Off Road Tents
We're an authorized RCI Offroad dealer, which means every bed rack, skid plate, rock slider, and accessory we sell carries the full RCI manufacturer warranty. You're getting a genuine product with genuine support, not a gray-market unit from a random online seller.
We ship every RCI product for free, which matters on the heavier bed rack and armor products where shipping charges from other retailers can add real cost. Beyond shipping, we help with the questions that come up before and after the purchase. Which HD Bed Rack height (12" or 18") makes sense for your specific loadout? Should you start with the engine skid plate or go straight to the Full Skid Plate Package for your platform? Are the 5-degree or 20-degree rock sliders the right choice for how you actually use the vehicle? Call us. These are questions we answer every day.
We carry the full RCI Offroad catalog alongside every other major off-road armor and rack brand at Off Road Tents. If you're weighing RCI against Cali Raised LED, CBI Offroad Fab, Prinsu, or other off-road accessory brands for a specific vehicle and use case, we can give you an honest recommendation based on selling across the category. We're not pushing one brand over another. We're pushing the right armor and rack for your specific build.
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Need Help Picking the Right RCI Offroad Setup?
Tell us your vehicle, whether you're building around the HD Bed Rack (12" or 18"), starting with an engine skid plate for underbody protection, or adding rock sliders for technical trail work. We'll help you spec the right RCI combination for your specific build and how you actually use the vehicle.
