What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "These uprights are incredibly easy to work with. Mounting directly to the bed rails keeps everything simple and clean, and the telescoping height adjustment is super intuitive-hit the button, move the tower, and the click tells you it's fully locked. The pre-installed nut plate makes setup smooth, and once tightened with the included wrench, the whole system feels rock solid." We rely on the Thule Xscape Foot Direct To Truck uprights when we want a strong, adjustable rack system that mounts cleanly to the truck's bed rails without extra hardware or complications. Built with large structural profiles, these towers create a durable, dependable foundation for hauling gear-whether we're loading up for a jobsite morning or gearing up for an overland escapade. The telescoping design adjusts effortlessly with a single push of the oversized button, and the audible clicks provide instant reassurance that everything is locked into place. Installation is straightforward thanks to a pre-installed nut plate that allows the load bar to slide smoothly during setup. The optimized ratcheting wrench tightens the system to the exact 15Nm torque spec without interference, making it easy to dial in a secure fit. Wide tower bases add stability and use perforations to ensure the fit-kit pads sit exactly where they should. Strong, simple, and highly adaptable, the Xscape Foot Direct To Truck uprights make building out a dependable truck rack system easier than ever.