DIY - UNI Strut bed rack

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  • Опубліковано 9 бер 2023
  • I really like overland rigs and the overland space. I originally say the usability for the overland ecosystem in my fishing and my 2009 Tacoma. Most bed racks are low behind the rear window and well over $1000 to buy. In the true spirit of DIY that is this channel, I had to make my own. The rack is high enough that the kayaks clear the cab of the truck and the slotted channel is crazy versatile for attachment points. I have driven HUNDREDS of miles with kayaks on top and have had 0 issues!
    After being asked MANY MANY times to do this for other people I am announcing that
    these are for sale, some assembly required and powder coating is extra. If you are interested, please reach out to me directly.
    Find me on IG, FB, YT ‪@WAEofFishing‬ I have also launched a new website for outdoor instruction and instructional fishing trips! ** warrensworldvideos.wixsite.co... **
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  • @tommypowell2807
    @tommypowell2807 2 місяці тому +1

    Brother, NICE work! Ima copy some of this for hauling my Kayaks! Love the content

  • @KingsizeDesign
    @KingsizeDesign 2 місяці тому

    I like the chemistry between you guys. Rack came out nicely. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from germany

  • @joshportelli
    @joshportelli Місяць тому

    You are my hero, I wanted to make a strut channel rack. But the rack to bed brackets I want to be 3/16" but no way to bend. I guess I need to find a local shop like you did! Love your design! and how sturdy it looks with all your bracing. SOLID!

  • @SaltySeabee
    @SaltySeabee 11 місяців тому +2

    Great job on this rack, way to match the angle and lines of the cab! I want to build a similar rack for my Gladiator with Uni Strut too, and this video will help greatly in that build.

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  11 місяців тому +1

      AWESOME! Thank you for watching! If you have not started yet look at extruded aluminum also. in bulk on the internet the cost is not too too bad. It is also much more versatile in mounting hardware and attaching accesories later than the uni I used. Also ships powder coat black already :)

  • @tommyrdstx
    @tommyrdstx Місяць тому

    Came out great…enjoy!!!!!

  • @paularthur9930
    @paularthur9930 Рік тому +1

    That’s going to look awesome when it’s finished mate💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    I need one now🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I tested it out on a track the other day. Worked great, but I need more lights! And it would help if the kayak was a little higher above the truck.

  • @Concorde_001
    @Concorde_001 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent work! I want to build a kayak rack for my Tundra equipped with a Gator FX tonneau cover and your video is the best inspiration I have found so far without using 2x4 lumber or having to weld steel or aluminum.
    Online products that work with a tonneau cover are ridiculously expensive. I will probably attach the 4 UNI Strut legs into the 4 original cavities in the tundra bed body (the ones covered with plastic pop-out caps).
    Cheers
    Phil

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  5 місяців тому

      Awesome!! Thank you for commenting!! I hope it works!

  • @joshspurlock3631
    @joshspurlock3631 2 місяці тому

    Man! This looks awesome and I appreciate your thorough insights on your choices because I am pretty certain I am going to copy this almost entirely but for a Chevy pickup bed.

  • @donalddenning2383
    @donalddenning2383 6 місяців тому

    Nice work. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  6 місяців тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @Starz1288
    @Starz1288 2 місяці тому +1

    How much did this cost to make? A materials list would be amazing too!!

  • @emperez1978
    @emperez1978 18 днів тому

    So you mind sharing measurements, I was thinking of the same build

  • @yakmasterkayak
    @yakmasterkayak Рік тому +1

    Now let's hurry up and do my trailer

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  Рік тому

      Did we solve the problem of WHERE to do your trailer? Remember, that is the only delay here.

  • @Hunter__14
    @Hunter__14 Рік тому

    sweet deal brotha im looking to do the same thing but what did you use to bolt to the track ?

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  Рік тому

      Thanks! The track was already on. You can get T nuts pretty easy anywhere. I think it used a 3/8 bolt. amzn.to/44Tc7nc

  • @shortyboyc2477
    @shortyboyc2477 Рік тому +1

    To the saw horse and pounded it. Lol

  • @secretjourney4815
    @secretjourney4815 11 місяців тому +2

    what machine shop did that work? amazing!

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  11 місяців тому +2

      My brothers friends shop, but I don't know the name. A lot of people told me that the bolt method would fail and I should weld it. I have gone 1 years with HUNDREDS of miles on my design. 30MPH cross wind on Oregon Inlet bridge and even had a bird strike at 75MPH. Still standing.

    • @secretjourney4815
      @secretjourney4815 11 місяців тому +1

      @@WAEofFishing Oregon inlet gets some serious gusts! Thanks again for the video

  • @iiCustomize
    @iiCustomize 6 місяців тому +1

    What did you use to mount your paddles to the strut?

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  6 місяців тому

      Fist grips. Intended for axes and things on overland rigs

    • @CredibleHulk10
      @CredibleHulk10 2 місяці тому

      Metal shop that doesn't know what Unistrut is should be out of business IMMEDIATELY

  • @WalterMelons
    @WalterMelons 4 місяці тому

    How the hell did a metal shop not know what unistrut is?!

    • @WAEofFishing
      @WAEofFishing  4 місяці тому

      LMBO!!! Do you know how hard it was to NOT blurt that out in there face!!!! Just like BPShops when you hire a body.