Tub Racks

A tub-mounted load bar system creates a carrying position above the Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab tub while leaving the space beneath available for other equipment. This collection focuses on Front Runner Double Load Bar Kits listed for Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab models from 2007-Current, with separate listings for the short load bed and the other Crew Cab configuration.

Choosing the correct kit depends on more than the vehicle name. Before ordering, confirm the exact model year, Crew Cab configuration and bed version of your Chevrolet Silverado. You also need to identify what will mount to the bars, check its requirements against the current Front Runner specifications and consider how carrying weight above the tub may affect vehicle behaviour.

CHOOSE THE KIT BY CAB AND BED CONFIGURATION

CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB / SHORT LOAD BED

Choose the short load bed listing only when your Chevrolet Silverado matches the Crew Cab and short load bed description shown on the product page. A similar model name or model year does not establish fitment by itself. Confirm the complete vehicle configuration before comparing any other product details.

CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB

The other kit is listed as the Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Double Load Bar Kit. Do not assume this listing is interchangeable with the short load bed version. Compare your vehicle details with the current product listing and Front Runner fitment information, paying particular attention to how the bed configuration is identified.

WHY BED LENGTH AND VEHICLE DETAILS MATTER

The tub is the mounting location, so the correct bed version is central to choosing the system. Differences between Chevrolet Silverado configurations may change where the load bars sit and which kit is intended for the vehicle. Ordering from the vehicle name alone can overlook the distinction between the short load bed listing and the other Crew Cab listing.

Start with the exact model year recorded for the vehicle. Then confirm that it is a Crew Cab and establish the bed configuration using reliable vehicle information. Compare those details with the complete title, fitment notes and current specifications on the relevant product page. If any description is unclear, pause before ordering and ask for help rather than treating the kits as equivalent.

DECIDE WHAT WILL MOUNT TO THE LOAD BARS

A double load bar kit provides a position for carrying suitable gear above the ute tub, but the intended cargo still needs to suit the bar system. Identify the specific item you plan to mount, then confirm its mounting method, support requirements and current manufacturer limits. Do not assume that an item will fit merely because it is described generally as bar-mounted equipment.

Check whether the item requires particular attachment points or additional mounting components. The product name identifies a Double Load Bar Kit, but it does not mean the equipment you intend to carry is included. Review the individual product listing to confirm the kit contents and determine whether anything else is required for your planned setup.

ACCOUNT FOR WEIGHT CARRIED ABOVE THE TUB

Placing equipment above the tub raises its position compared with carrying it low in the load area. Weight carried higher can affect the vehicle's centre of gravity, steering response, braking feel and behaviour when cornering or travelling over uneven surfaces. The effect depends on the complete load and how it is distributed, not simply whether the equipment can be attached.

Confirm the current limits that apply to the Front Runner kit, the vehicle and the item being mounted. The lowest applicable limit governs the setup. Include the mounted equipment and its contents when assessing the load, secure everything according to the relevant instructions and keep weight as low and evenly distributed as the approved arrangement allows.

FITMENT, INSTALLATION AND ONGOING CHECKS

Correct installation matters because the system supports equipment above the tub. Read the current fitting instructions before beginning and confirm that the vehicle matches the listed application. Follow the specified mounting and fastener requirements rather than substituting a method based on another Chevrolet Silverado configuration.

After installation, inspect the load bars, mounting points and attached equipment as directed by Front Runner. Check for movement, damage or loose components before carrying gear, after demanding travel and whenever the setup has been removed or changed. Clean away dirt around connections so that mounting points remain visible during inspection.

FRONT RUNNER TUB-MOUNTED LOAD BAR KITS

This collection is focused on Front Runner kits for the Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab. The important distinction is the vehicle and bed configuration named in each listing. Once fitment is established, compare the planned cargo and mounting requirements with the current product information before deciding which kit belongs in your setup.

Fitting is available at our Ferntree Gully and Pakenham workshops, with Australia-wide delivery also available. If you are not sure which Front Runner Double Load Bar Kit matches your Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab, reach out to our friendly staff at Ferntree Gully or Pakenham before ordering.

Submit a service enquiry with your vehicle details, or email sales@ultimateoffroad.com.au, and our friendly staff will confirm fitment, quote the work and arrange a booking at Ferntree Gully or Pakenham.