Sherpa PAK System Mid Height Bed Rack for 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator
Sherpa PAK System Mid Height Bed Rack for 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator
The Gladiator is the only Jeep with a bed, and that bed is short. Five feet of cargo space fills up fast once the camping gear, the recovery kit, and the cooler are in it. The Sherpa PAK System Mid Height is the Jeep Gladiator bed rack that adds a second level without putting everything over your head, built for 2020-2026 JT models.
This Gladiator bed rack sits 13 inches above the bed rails and carries 400 lbs dynamic and 1,000 lbs static on laser-cut 1/4 inch aluminum towers, secured with stainless steel hardware and nylock nuts. At roughly 45 lbs it adds very little to a vehicle where payload is genuinely limited. Two crossbars plus two standard accessory braces span a 63.5 by 46 inch footprint, with four bed mounting brackets tying it down. Whether you are off-roading, overlanding, or running errands around town, it is built to handle your gear so you can Adventure with Confidence. Lifetime Warranty.
Why Mid Height on a Gladiator?
Every Jeep Gladiator bed rack decision starts with height. The PAK System comes in two: Rack Height brings the platform level with the cab roof, and this is the mid height version, sitting 13 inches above the rails, and on a Gladiator that choice carries more weight than on most trucks.
Center of Gravity
A Gladiator is tall, narrow, and often lifted. Keeping load near the bed rather than above the cab matters on off-camber ground.
Reachable Gear
Thirteen inches up means you can get to your kit from the ground instead of climbing on a tire.
Top Stays Usable
A lower rack keeps the sightline over the cab clearer, which matters if you run your Freedom panels out.
The trade is overhead space. Mid height does not give you a surface level with the cab, so a rooftop tent belongs on Rack Height instead. Choose Mid Height if you carry bikes, boards, cans, recovery gear, and cargo you want within reach.
Built for a Five Foot Bed
At a 63.5 by 46 inch footprint, this rack is sized for the Gladiator's bed rather than adapted from a mid-size truck part. The JT bed is narrower than a Tacoma's and considerably narrower than a full-size truck's, and a rack that overhangs looks wrong and loads wrong.
Four bed mounting brackets spread the load across the rails, which is where the 1,000 lb static rating comes from. For a JT bed rack on a vehicle with modest payload to begin with, spreading load rather than concentrating it is the right approach.
The Bed Rack, Elevated.
4 YEARS AND 100,000+ MILES IN THE MAKING
Sherpa has built its name on high quality products that customers know will stand the test of time regardless of what they are put through. Looking at the bed rack market, they knew there was room for improvement. Four years and 100,000 miles of brutal testing later, the PAK System was born. Paying homage to the Sherpas of Nepal, it is a PAK you can trust to carry the burden: one of the toughest bed racks on the market, paired with unmatched adaptability.
Crafted
Manufactured in Colorado with precision laser-cut 1/4" aluminum towers formed with CNC accuracy by Sherpa's team of professionals. They have created a very stout mounting structure, secured with stainless steel hardware and nylock nuts, that will keep your gear where you need it. Nylock nuts matter on a bed rack in particular, because washboard and trail vibration are exactly what loosens standard hardware over time.
Adaptable
Sherpa knows the importance of mounting all of your goodies on your rig. With the PAK System, you have the ability to mount just about anything, anywhere. With slots and holes all over, plus Sherpa's line of PAK accessories, you will never find yourself wishing you could mount something. Two crossbars and two standard accessory braces give you mounting positions across the bed.
Durable
Strength is built into Sherpa's brand and the PAK System is no slouch in that department. Using the best in materials and hardware, you can beat on this system every weekend and trust it to show up to work on Monday. Gladiators see more actual trail time than most trucks, and four years and over 100,000 test miles went into proving this system before it shipped. All backed by Sherpa's Lifetime Warranty.
One Rack, a Lot of Configurations
An overland bed rack earns its keep through accessories, and the PAK System is built around them. Here it is cycling through a range of setups: gear up top, cans and boards on the sides, and everything in between.
Pair It With a Cab Rack
The Gladiator has both a hardtop and a bed, which means two separate places to carry gear. This rack covers the bed. For the cab, we carry the drill-free Sherpa Sunlight, which clamps to the hardtop gutters, and the heavier-duty JT QDHD, which bolts into the roll cage.
That combination is how most Gladiators get built out: gear split between the cab roof and the bed, with the heavy items low. Call us at 844-200-3979 and we will help you plan it.
Specifications
| Vehicle | 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator JT |
| Height Option | Mid Height (13" above bed rails) |
| Weight | ~45 lbs |
| Crossbars | 2, plus 2 standard accessory braces |
| Dimensions | 13" x 63.5" x 46" |
| Dynamic Load Rating | 400 lbs |
| Static Load Rating | 1,000 lbs |
| Towers | 2 x 1/4" laser-cut aluminum |
| Bed Mounting Brackets | 4 (mid size) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel with nylock nuts |
| Manufactured | Colorado, USA |
| SKU | 810004 |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
What's Included
📄 Installation Instructions
Download the PAK Mid Height install guide. All required hardware is included.
Pros
- 1,000 lbs static and 400 lbs dynamic, the same rating as Rack Height
- Sits 13 inches above the rails, so gear stays reachable from the ground
- Lower center of gravity, which matters on a tall, narrow, often lifted vehicle
- About 45 lbs on a truck where payload is genuinely limited
- A Jeep truck bed rack sized for the JT rather than adapted from another mid-size truck
- Stainless hardware with nylock nuts that resist vibration loosening
- Slots and holes throughout for PAK accessories and third-party gear
- Made in Colorado with a Lifetime Warranty
Cons
- Not suitable for a rooftop tent, since the platform does not clear the cab. Choose Rack Height for that
- Two crossbars, fewer mounting positions than a Rack Height setup
- Covers the bed, which limits what you can load from above
- Cab rack is a separate purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose Mid Height or Rack Height?
Mid Height sits 13 inches above the bed rails, which lowers your center of gravity, keeps gear reachable from the ground, and keeps the profile down. Rack Height brings the platform level with the cab roof, which is what you need for a rooftop tent or long loads that clear the cab. On a Gladiator, which is tall and often lifted, mid height is the more practical choice unless a tent is in the plan.
Can I put a rooftop tent on it?
Not practically. The rating would handle it at 400 lbs dynamic and 1,000 lbs static, but a mid-height platform does not clear the cab, so the tent would sit in a hollow between the cab and the tailgate with poor access. Rack Height is the version built for tents. Call us at 844-200-3979 and we will sort out which you need.
Will it fit my Gladiator?
If it is a 2020 through 2026 JT, yes. This Jeep Gladiator bed rack is built for the JT specifically. The Gladiator has only come with one bed length, so there is no size to choose here. Call us at 844-200-3979 with your year if you want confirmation, particularly if you already have a bed cover, drawers, or a tonneau fitted.
Can I run this with a cab rack?
Yes, and on a Gladiator that is the natural build. We carry the drill-free Sherpa Sunlight, which clamps to the hardtop gutters, and the JT QDHD, which bolts into the roll cage and carries far more. Most owners split gear between the two, keeping heavy items low on the bed rack.
What can I mount on it?
Within the 400 lb dynamic rating, plenty. Bikes, kayaks, boards, fuel and water cans, traction boards, a shovel, lumber, or an awning down one side. The two crossbars and two accessory braces have slots and holes throughout, and the PAK accessory line bolts straight in. On a gladiator bed rack build, mid height keeps all of it within arm's reach.
Can I still use the bed underneath?
Yes, and the 13 inch height leaves useful room below the platform. What changes is loading from above, since the rack spans the bed. Most owners load from the tailgate or run drawers and boxes underneath. On a bed this short, that is worth thinking through before you order.
Complete Your Build
Building Out Your Gladiator?
Tell us what you plan to carry and whether a cab rack is in the picture. We will help you split the load properly.
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