XBRS - CrossBar Kit for Nissan Frontier

Fits 1998–2004, 2005–2021 and 2022+ Nissan Frontier. 2022+ trucks need the Nissan Utili-track installed.

Low-profile Nissan Frontier bed bars that grow into a full bed rack.

XBRS truck bed cross bars sit just above your bed rails. Haul gear, mount accessories and keep using most tonneau covers. When your build grows, XBRS converts into a full XTR1 bed rack, and from there into an XTR3 (see Upgrade to a full bed rack below).

What you can carry on XBRS

• Rooftop tent: mount it with the XTR Rooftop Tent Brackets (choose XBRS at checkout). Parked, XBRS is rated to 1,500 lb, enough for the tent and the people sleeping in it, and the bed below stays free for gear.
• Kayaks, paddleboards and surfboards: lay them on the bars and strap them down, so they ride above the bed and your tonneau cover. Boats longer than the bed hang past the tailgate; to carry them over the cab, upgrade to a cab-height XTR1 (see below).
• Bikes, skis and fishing rods: bolt your carrier into the T-slots with 5/16-18 drop-in T-nuts. No drilling.
• Recovery and trail gear: carry a shovel, axe or traction boards on XTR Quick Fist Riser Mounts and a Hi-Lift jack on XTR Hi-Lift Jack Mounts. Smaller gear goes on the XBRS Tread MOLLE Plate (8H).
• Lights and antennas: bolt light pods, a light bar or an antenna mount into the T-slots, and run the wiring along the bars with T-Slot Zip Clips.
• Jobsite loads: ladders, lumber, pipe and conduit ride on the bars while tools stay in the bed, under your tonneau cover if you run one. Flag anything that hangs past the tailgate.

Built from the same parts as our bed racks

• 6061-T6 aluminum T-slot extrusion with a black powder coat
• CNC-machined corner brackets, the same ones used on XTR1 and XTR3 racks
• Full-length T-slots for lights, recovery boards, antennas, bike mounts and MOLLE panels
• Two heights: 6" (6H) and 8" (8H). Pick 8H if you want the XBRS Tread MOLLE Plate
• Made in the USA: designed and built by Xtrusion Overland in Wichita, Kansas

Choose your mount

• Universal Mount: fits under most tonneau covers. The brackets give 3.3" of clearance into the bed rail. Some tri-fold covers, and covers that reach farther into the bed rail, won't open fully.
• Retrax XR Bedcover Mount: made for trucks with a Retrax XR cover. Want both? Shop Retrax XR covers.

Not included: MOLLE plates and top braces. Add the XBRS Tread MOLLE Plate (8H only) or top braces.

Accessories that fit XBRS: XBRS Tread MOLLE Plate (8H only), XTR Quick Fist Riser Mounts, XTR Grab Handle Kit and T-Slot Zip Clips. All mount in the XBRS T-slots.

Upgrade to a full bed rack

XBRS grows in two steps: XBRS to XTR1, then XTR1 to XTR3 whenever you're ready. Every part is sold on its own, so you only buy what each step needs. Open a step to see the parts.

FAQ

What are the bars on a truck bed called?

Bed bars, truck bed cross bars or crossbars. They span the bed from rail to rail and give you a mounting surface above the bed. XBRS is our low-profile version.

What is a crossbar on a truck?

A bar that runs side to side across the truck. On a truck bed it mounts to the bed rails, so you can strap down cargo or bolt on accessories without filling the bed.

Are truck bed cross bars worth it?

They are if you want to carry gear above the bed and keep a tonneau cover or a low profile. XBRS starts at $582 and can be upgraded to a full XTR1 bed rack later. Full XTR1 racks start around $1,500.

What is the best cargo bar for a truck bed?

It depends on the job. Ratcheting cargo bars brace loads inside the bed. Crossbars like XBRS bolt on top of the rails, so you can mount accessories and carry long items above the bed.

Should I get bed bars or a full bed rack?

Bed bars if you want a low profile, a tonneau cover and a lower price. A full bed rack if you need to carry loads over the cab, mount MOLLE panels on the sides or add an awning. With XBRS you can start with bars and upgrade to an XTR1 later.

Will XBRS work with my tonneau cover?

With most covers, yes. The Universal Mount gives 3.3" of clearance into the bed rail. Some tri-fold covers, and covers that reach farther into the rail, won't open fully. Have a Retrax XR? Choose the Retrax XR Bedcover Mount.

Should I choose 6H or 8H?

XBRS comes 6" tall (6H) or 8" tall (8H). Choose 8H if you want the XBRS Tread MOLLE Plate, which fits 8H only; choose 6H for the lowest profile. A full XTR1 bed rack runs 10" to 26".

Can I turn XBRS into a full bed rack later?

Yes. Add the XTR1 Alternate Height Kit for your truck, two XTR1 Side/Top Brace Sets and four 20° XTR Off-Road Reinforcement Plates. The kit replaces all of the XBRS bars, taking you from 6" or 8" tall to anywhere from 10" to 26" tall; your corner and bed rail brackets stay on. XBRS bar lengths vary, so we don't offer a part that reuses the old bars. To go on to an XTR3, add the XTR1 to XTR3 Conversion option of the same kit, XTR3 Side/Top Brace Sets (or cut down your XTR1 braces) and four more plates. XBRS isn't made in 13°, so it can't convert to a 13° Soft Topper rack.

Will it fit my truck?

This listing fits 1998–2004, 2005–2021 and 2022+ Nissan Frontier. Pick your year range. 2022+ trucks need the Nissan Utili-track installed.

What accessories fit XBRS?

Quick Fist riser mounts for tools, the XTR Grab Handle Kit, T-Slot Zip Clips for wiring, and the XBRS Tread MOLLE Plate (8H only). They all mount in the XBRS T-slots, no drilling into the bars.

How much weight can XBRS carry?

Up to 1,500 lb static (parked), 800 lb on-road and 400 lb off-road.

Can I put a rooftop tent on XBRS?

Yes. Mount it with the XTR Rooftop Tent Brackets and choose XBRS at checkout. XBRS is rated to 1,500 lb parked, enough for the tent and the people sleeping in it. On the road, keep everything on the bars, tent included, under 800 lb, or 400 lb off-road.

Do I have to drill to install XBRS?

No. XBRS is a no-drill install.

Questions? Email support@xtrusion-overland.com or call (316)-330-0024 and we'll help you spec your setup.

Made in the USA by Xtrusion Overland in Wichita, Kansas.

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