Overview
The Smittybilt 45504 is a welded one-piece Defender cargo basket measuring 4.5 ft. wide and 5 ft. long, with 4 in. sides. It is made from 16-gauge, fully welded, 1 in. round steel tubing finished in textured black powder coat.
The rack is universal in application and needs a vehicle-specific mounting kit, sold separately. Drilling is not required.
The basket has welded light tabs, four at the front and two at the rear, and integrated flooring. Its aerodynamic styling suits today’s vehicle designs.
Key features
- Welded one-piece construction
- 16-gauge, 1 in. round steel tubing
- Welded light tabs: four front and two rear
- Aerodynamic styling
- Integrated flooring
- Drilling not required, per the product attributes
Drill-free mounting
Mounting without drilling keeps the vehicle’s roof intact and makes removal simpler, but the mounting hardware still needs to match the vehicle. Check each fastener before tightening and keep the basket centered. A basket that sits off center will load one side more than the other and can wear its fittings unevenly.
Drill-free mounts often rely on clamping force, so recheck tightness after the first few drives and on rough roads. Look for scuffs or shiny spots where the mount rubs the roof, and add protective padding where needed. Keep the basket floor clear of debris so it does not rattle or scrape the finish.
- Keep the basket centered on the mounts
- Recheck clamping force after the first drives
- Pad contact points against the roof
Specifications
| Brand | Smittybilt |
|---|---|
| Part number | 45504 |
| UPC | 631410114553 |
| Product type | Roof rack, cargo basket |
| Construction | Welded, one piece |
| Size | 4.5 ft. wide x 5 ft. long, 4 in. sides |
| Material | 16-gauge steel, 1 in. round tubing |
| Finish | Textured black powder coat |
| Drilling | Not required |
Vehicle fitment
Whether it fits a given roof depends on the vehicle-specific mounting kit, so match that kit to your vehicle.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
What’s included
The welded one-piece rack is included. The mounting system is sold separately.
Not included: The vehicle-specific mounting kit.
