Kuat DEK Rooftop Platform System

[wolfpackwest]

Just came across this yesterday - looks like it's been getting advertised and talked about since late 2024, but appears to be a pretty rad option and ties together nicely with the IBEX bed rack system. I was initially thinking of going with the ARB full bed rack, but I think my opinion has changed and will probably do a fully kitted-out Kuat setup:

https://kuat.com/products/dek?srsltid=AfmBOopCQcMZUXj7Ku6Fct4K5mzUjim4Xj-Sc96UP6AB-8VjZMK49KSt

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[Drifte]

I wish I had found the Kuat IBEX prior to me getting an expensive bed cover (that doesnt work with the IBEX). It looks like a great kit, can add bike rack to the side, and now that roof rack. They seem to have really well thought out products.

 

[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

Just came across this yesterday - looks like it's been getting advertised and talked about since late 2024, but appears to be a pretty rad option and ties together nicely with the IBEX bed rack system. I was initially thinking of going with the ARB full bed rack, but I think my opinion has changed and will probably do a fully kitted-out Kuat setup:

https://kuat.com/products/dek?srsltid=AfmBOopCQcMZUXj7Ku6Fct4K5mzUjim4Xj-Sc96UP6AB-8VjZMK49KSt

Always gonna be something cooler coming out. i wish they'd hurry up with some bumpers for the 24
Let's just say I'm getting there with mine. Wife's, just bought this one for me.

 

[CarpeDiem303]

Just came across this yesterday - looks like it's been getting advertised and talked about since late 2024, but appears to be a pretty rad option and ties together nicely with the IBEX bed rack system. I was initially thinking of going with the ARB full bed rack, but I think my opinion has changed and will probably do a fully kitted-out Kuat setup:

https://kuat.com/products/dek?srsltid=AfmBOopCQcMZUXj7Ku6Fct4K5mzUjim4Xj-Sc96UP6AB-8VjZMK49KSt

Yea that thing is SICK!
I already Loved the IBEX system.
But like a previous comment I purchased a Tonneau cover not compatible with a bed rack system.
I will definitely be keeping my eye out for this.

 

[TFOUTS]

The roof rack system is not available yet. I bought their IBEX bedrack system after Tyler (Independence Overland) did a video on it. If you get all the Ibex parts, it's almost triple in price from the traditional bedracks on the market. But, this rack is stronger and lighter than traditional steel bedracks and for an additional $1,995 you can add 4 panels to enclose the truck bed. To each his own.

 

[Drifte]

I went ahead and removed my bed cover and installed the IBEX, with the plan to add panels and bed rack. Im wondering if anyone has installed the bike rack and could give me an overall height? I park in a parking ramp for work with an 8ft clearance. I think its going to be close, in which case I unfortunately cant use the side mounted bike rack.

 

[ThatBronze4G]

the Dek will also be available through Diode Dynamics with a different light setup on the front. the Dek will also come with a non light setup on the front from Kuat

 

[wolfpackwest]

I went ahead and removed my bed cover and installed the IBEX, with the plan to add panels and bed rack. Im wondering if anyone has installed the bike rack and could give me an overall height? I park in a parking ramp for work with an 8ft clearance. I think its going to be close, in which case I unfortunately cant use the side mounted bike rack.

I just installed the Piston SR on my ibex over the weekend, will get some measurements for you later.

 

[wolfpackwest]

I went ahead and removed my bed cover and installed the IBEX, with the plan to add panels and bed rack. Im wondering if anyone has installed the bike rack and could give me an overall height? I park in a parking ramp for work with an 8ft clearance. I think its going to be close, in which case I unfortunately cant use the side mounted bike rack.

Im assuming you wanted the dimensions with the rack open and bike installed, considering your concern about garage height.

I have a medium frame 29’er and with the bike in the rack, the handlebars are about 100 inches ( 8’ 4”) from ground. Keep in mind i also have a Trailhunter which has ~1 inch lift over other trims:

With the arms open and no bike in it (not sure why you’d do this anyways), it’s ~82.5” from ground:

With the arms closed, the rack sits at 5 feet

And the Piston sits about 10” off of the I EX itself:

Hope this helps!

 

[Drifte]

Im assuming you wanted the dimensions with the rack open and bike installed, considering your concern about garage height.

I have a medium frame 29’er and with the bike in the rack, the handlebars are about 100 inches ( 8’ 4”) from ground. Keep in mind i also have a Trailhunter which has ~1 inch lift over other trims:

With the arms open and no bike in it (not sure why you’d do this anyways), it’s ~82.5” from ground:

With the arms closed, the rack sits at 5 feet

And the Piston sits about 10” off of the I EX itself:

Hope this helps!

Very helpful. Thank you!

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