Best Ford Bronco Roof Racks

Updated on Jan 26, 2024

While SUVs, like your Ford Bronco, offer exceptional interior cargo space for luggage, gear, and other accessories, these benefits come at a cost. Compared to pickups, like the similarly midsize T6-chassis Ranger, exterior cargo space is limited. It’s nearly impossible to transport oversized cargo without a bed; fortunately, you don’t have to settle for the SUV’s factory cargo limitations. 

Roof racks are an excellent accessory to bolster your Bronco’s cargo area, taking advantage of the unused space above the passenger cabin! We offer a wide selection of roof racks at RealTruck, ranging from simple crossbar systems to beefy, off-road-oriented, fabricated steel roof racks. Unsure which product best suits your Bronco? You’re in the right place! 

In this article, we cover the top roof rack systems for the 6th generation Ford Bronco, offering the best blend of aesthetics, build quality, and practicality!

Why Install a Roof Rack?

Regarding SUVs, you only have a few options to bolster cargo capacity. Aside from hitch-mounted carriers or compact utility trailers, most cargo systems merely manage your Bronco’s existing cargo space rather than add to it. Thus, the most efficient means of boosting cargo capacity is, undoubtedly, fitting your Bronco with a roof rack system from RealTruck. 

Roof racks make efficient use of the unused space above your Bronco’s passenger compartment, allowing you to carry oversized items with ease! Roof racks also help to keep your Bronco’s interior free for passengers and pets on long road trips or outings. Other benefits include auxiliary lighting and accessory mounting. 

So, the real question isn’t why should you install a roof rack on your Bronco, but why wouldn’t you?

Top Roof Rack Systems: Expert’s Picks

At RealTruck, we offer roof racks in all shapes and sizes, ranging from aerodynamic crossbar systems to robust, off-road-ready plate-steel cargo baskets. Let’s take a look at our expert’s top selections for the 6th generation Bronco.

A ride as tough as your Bronco deserves an equally rugged roof rack, like Go Rhino’s SRM400! This roof basket mounts to any crossbar system using the included universal U-Bolt clamps, ensuring quick and easy mounting without drilling or modifications. This product comes in three lengths–48, 58, and 68 inches–for use on two and four-door Broncos, ensuring you take advantage of the available space! 

The Go Rhino SRM400 features a durable all-alloy construction, including steel side walls and fairings along with Go Rhino's aluminum 4-CORE crossbars. The entire rack receives a durable textured black powder coat, preventing unsightly corrosion. This finish is also resistant to impacts, abrasions, oil, chemicals, and UV exposure. 

Go Rhino’s innovative 4-CORE crossbars feature integrated T-Slots, allowing you to quickly and effortlessly mount various accessories, like gear holders, tie-down anchors, and more! This rack system also includes provisions for 3-inch by 3-inch LED cubes, bolstering low-light visibility. 

The Go Rhino SRM400 Roof Rack comes backed by a limited lifetime structural and a 5-year finish warranty.  

Features: 

  • Constructed with steel side walls and fairings with extruded aluminum cross bars

  • Textured black powder coat finish

  • Utilizes Go Rhino's 4-CORE crossbars

  • Universal U-Bolt clamps included

  • Available in 3 lengths: 48", 58", and 68" 

  • 50" inside width

  • Weight capacity: Determined by the vehicle manufacturer

  • Provisions for 3” x 3” LED cubes

  • Limited lifetime structural | 5-year finish warranty

The ZROADZ Roof Rack is a premium, heavy-duty rack system engineered exclusively for the Ford Bronco, offering a snug, vehicle-specific fitment. With a durable all-steel construction and a 3-stage epoxy powder coat, this rack is built to last! Heavy loads and corrosive road grime are no match for the ZROADZ Roof Rack. 

This roof rack system features a simple bolt-on installation, including all necessary hardware and thorough installation instructions. ZROADZ proudly manufactures this product in the USA and backs each order with a 3-year structural and 1-year finish warranty, ensuring years of reliable service on your Bronco! 

Features: 

  • Durable mild steel construction

  • Sleek, tubular frame with 1.5" adjustable crossbars

  • Textured black 3-stage epoxy-based powder coat

  • Includes all necessary hardware and step-by-step instructions

  • USA-made

  • 3-year structural | 1-year finish warranty

Sometimes, simpler is better, as is the case with the Go Rhino SRM500 Roof Rack. This product features a flat, tubular design to serve as a platform for your gear, cargo, and other accessories. This roof rack platform bolts to your Bronco’s existing roof rack cross bars using the included universal Rhino clamps, making installation a breeze! 

If durability is a concern, don’t worry! The Go Rhino SRM500 Roof Rack features a robust aluminum frame, offering exceptional strength without excessive weight. This product also utilizes Go Rhino’s 4-CORE crossbars, integrating T-Slot rails along the lower crossbars to attach tie-down anchors, gear mounts, and other accessories. Go Rhino also includes pre-drilled light mounts for LED lights, bolstering low-light visibility. 

Go Rhino backs the SRM500 Roof Rack with a limited lifetime structural and 5-year finish warranty.  

Features: 

  • Available in 4 convenient sizes

  • Robust yet lightweight 2" aluminum frame

  • Finished with a durable textured black powder coat

  • Utilizes Go Rhino's 4-CORE crossbars

  • Mounts to OE or aftermarket roof rack crossbar systems

  • Pre-drilled lighting locations (lights not included)

  • Easy to install with Rhino clamps (included)

  • Limited lifetime structural | 5-year finish warranty

You can’t beat the convenience of a classic crossbar roof rack system, like the Yakima JetStream! This high-quality roof rack features Yakima’s aerodynamic JetFlow teardrop-shaped crossbars, offering quiet, efficient performance on your Bronco’s roof. Each rack system includes two crossbars and four mounting towers. 

Aside from aerodynamics and quiet performance, Yakima JetFlow crossbars feature integrated T-Slots, accepting most T-Slot accessories and gear mounts from the major manufacturers. These crossbars are also durable, featuring a rugged extruded aluminum construction capable of supporting 165 pounds! 

The Yakima JetStream Roof Rack System comes with a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

  • Includes two crossbars and four mounting towers (w/ clips if necessary)

  • Available in black or silver

  • 165-lb. weight limit

  • T-slot attachments

  • Extruded aluminum construction

  • Tested JetFlow teardrop shape is quiet and aerodynamic

  • Limited lifetime warranty

The Go Rhino Safari Rack is the ultimate addition to any adventure-forward Bronco build, sporting rugged safari-inspired styling and durable mild steel construction. This product clamps to existing roof rack crossbars, adding a sturdy basket to load luggage and other cargo. The durable side panels also feature integrated tie-down anchors, allowing you to secure cargo quickly. 

This product comes in various configurations, including two sizes–48 inches long by 40 inches wide and 60 inches long by 40 inches wide–and two finishes, including black with black fairing/trim and black with stainless steel fairing/trim. No matter your preferences, Go Rhino offers a Safari Rack for you! This rack also includes four mounting tabs for adding auxiliary lighting. 

The Go Rhino Safari Rack comes with a 5-year warranty. 

Features: 

  • Durable mild steel construction

  • Textured black powder-coat finish 

  • Brushed stainless or black steel fairing and side plates

  • Offered in two sizes

  • Affixes to existing roof rack crossbars

  • Rugged safari styling

  • Integrated tie-down anchors on side plates

  • Includes 4 tabs to mount auxiliary driving lights (lights not included)

  • 5-year warranty

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