I Made a Bed Divider for my Truck, and So can You!
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2021
- I wanted a bed divider to keep smaller things from rolling around in my truck bed, but I didn't want to pay upwards of $300 for an OEM one, so I made my own.
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My 95 S-10 bedliner didn't have pockets, for boards. I just made a 2x4 frame that straddled the rear tire bump outs. Held together with screws and flat right angle brackets. Gave me 3 different places for loads. About $20 for everything.
Love seeing a kiddo interacting.
Very well done and love the clear parts and tool list!
Nice looking project. The flush ring pulls are slick, but I'd probably cheap out by mounting 2X or 3X as many eye-bolts to the same face, or screwing a piece of pipe or tubing to the face (with a spacer) for infinite mounting points.
Structurally, I'd be concerned using that design to contain heavier sliding objects because, without trapping the base of the divider from fore/aft movement, the force of impact will potentially pivot the divider around the axis of that upper 2X4 in its relatively narrow wood beam socket, potentially dismantling the whole thing by shearing the upper Kreg joints. Again, that's only a concern for heavy objects that are prone to sliding. That risk could be abated with a U- or angle brkt mounted to the bed at the lower corners, but then you'd probably end up stubbing your toes or cutting your bare feet on them. (Life is hard.)
A+ for design and function. F for eye protection
You are driving me crazy without a Square.
I wish ford had a solution for removing the slots on the side of the power outlet. Used to just throw wood in those slots and call it done.
Nice easy project for a noob like me! Thanks.
For my storage issues I bought a Rubbermaid product with a hinged lid. It fit perfectly across the bed of my Ranger, then I just used a 1" rachet strap to secure it. It has a capacity of roughly 120 quarts, so it'll handle groceries and many other items. Had it for almost 25 years and still works well.
Might've been a good idea to put a single screw in from the other side of the short 2x4s for more strength.
Nicely done. I had no idea those brackets existed. Thanks for sharing!
Nicely done!!
This is a handy project. Nice Job!
Great DIY video.
Great idea! Thanks !
That's fantastic. Nice to know I'm not the only one needing to measure twice and cut once LOL. Thanks for sharing.
I just cut a 2x6 to size and it works.
I took a piece of PVC vinyl fence. Slides in the factory space for a 2x6. If you want, you can put eye hooks in for bungee cord, very lightweight
Awesome idea and great execution! I'll be doing one for my F-150 as well. (Tough time with that music running the whole time)
Gteat
Thx
Helps alot
Good Explanation
Neat! Kicking around the idea myself for my taco.
Nice and interestig Videos,greetings from germany
Luv it brother
A simple 2x6 cut to length and fit behind the wheel well works too
As per the design in the newer GM products
Looks great. I'm about to make this today. I see that the bottom horizontal part doesn't touch the sides of the box and papers to hover slightly above the bed. Does the whole unit move around much?
cool project man there nothing like building custom truck bed why but when you can make it
where can I get those brackets?
You do realize the 4 lines in the truck bed wall is for a bed divider, right, LOL!
Yes
bonne idée👍
Question: Since you already had the special E-mounting wall bracket that the E-brackets attache to, you could have used the same for the tie downs since they also make tie down brackets that snap into the same wall bracket? Great idea and thanks for showing that we all make mistakes. Measure twice, cut once. Cheers!
Yes I believe you could do that
Where did the brackets cone from? Thx
You could’ve also used a hole saw for the pull rings.
Yes, definitely
Oz for the win.
You failed to mention the need to order the mounting plates for Erickson brackets, and the need to drill holes in the truck to mount said plates!
I did not need to order them, they were already installed in my truck from the factory
@@daddingforidiots7993 I agree with him and was looking to see if someone else said this. Looking for the bracket mounts now to install
This is a great idea How did you install them Erickson brackets
The brackets came installed in my truck
Great video. What if the wood gets wet and swells? Does it bend or dent the side of your truck?
Has not been an issue with the bedliner spray
Where did you get that two-by-four bracket for the back of your truck thank you
Amazon, DC Cargo E-Track Wood Beam End Socket Shelf Brackets for Custom Storage - Pack of 4 - E track Accessories for Enclosed Trailers -Ideal for 2x4 & 2x6 in Trucks, Trailers, Vans, RVs - Etrack Accessories a.co/d/3LFhTJ2
Is the wood attached to the E-Track or does it just sit in them?
It just sits in there. I had plans to add a pin or something, but I got the wrong size and haven’t gone back to it and I’m not sure I will. I like that is quickly and easily removable
Where did you get the Box-Link 2x4 brackets?
ABN E Track Wood Beam Socket Fittings - 4 Pack Wood Beam Brackets E Track Accessories Cargo Storage Lumber Bracket a.co/d/ecfvtro
Any chance you'd be willing to do a video on the Erikson brackets and install?
I’m sure we could, what details about the install are you looking for?
@@daddingforidiots7993 from beginning to end, the whole tamale. Things like:
How to mount the anchor.
once installed, do the brackets come off easily?
Are there other styles of brackets?
Thanks!
Well, the brackets came factory installed on my truck unfortunately so I can show the WHOLE thing
@@daddingforidiots7993 oh ok, thanks for answering me anyhow.
How did u mount to the side of the bed???
My truck came with the mounts already installed
Where did you find the brackets?? Do you have a link?
a.co/d/89jUFQ3
Did not see what size drill bit you used.
nor type of screws
The Kreg Jig uses special drill bits, sort of like a morph between an end mill and a center drill. Also, regular screws down work real well in bringing the pieces together well. The pocket-hole type screws have a flat under the head instead of an angled surface.
Have an 09 F150...where did you get the bed framework/attachments for your truck bed. Divider would be very useful but need the bed attachments
The bed framework came stock, part of the Boxlink System that Ford has. I'm not sure the '09 Has it. The attachments I used were Erickson E-Track Beam Brackets: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055DMVRM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Not sure why one wouldn’t just go get a 2x12 x8 and cut it to fit in those handy factory slots and be done with it if you want a taller one add a 2x 8 on top of that one it’s never failed me
Because I wanted to do it this way…
@@daddingforidiots7993 fair enough brother
I've been searching for those brackets. Not having any luck. Can someone help a dummy please.
I typed in 3 x31/2 flush ring pulls and found some on Amazon
@@jt2448 thank you, I tried everything I could think of - but not that. Have a great week.
Awesome build! What was your total cost of this build?
2x 2x4x8 @$5.98/ea = $11.96
20x pocket hole screws @$6.98/box = $6.98
2x E-Track wood beam sockets @$15.60/ea = $31.20
4x flush ring pulls @5.88/ea = $23.52
4x S-Biner Dual Carabiner @$4.38/ea = $17.20
2x truck bed liner spray @ 9.88/ea = $19.76
Total Before Taxes = $110.62
Would have used glue and a hole saw for the brackets.
You have my like, but please use eye protection when using the saw (makes be nervous when chopping the splines on flush ring pulls) and dust mask when sanding as well.
Kill the music
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