This diy truck bed storage project makes two big drawers and then adds a number of compartments to keep things tidy within each.
Build your own truck bed slide out.
The drawers look great while hiding your precious cargo.
I have two drawers and a 6 folding scaffold below a raised deck.
As seen in photo build your drawers 2 1 4 less then the openings.
A few 2x4s 2 sheets of plywood and some small casters are all you need to maximize the usable space in your pickup bed.
Organize the gear in your pick up once and for all.
The shelf can be pushed and pulled from the front of the bed with an 8 piece of elec conduit flattened and bent at a 90 angle.
Next install t screws and bolts.
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Also a 3 x3 sliding shelf.
Attach the square tubing to each side of the drawer using self tapping screws and adhesive.
Otherwise you may never finish.
How to build a custom truck bed storage system.
If you want a sleek look to complement your desire for organization make some drawer slides for the bed of your pickup truck.
A truck bed slide out maximizes your available space and makes hauling smaller items easy.
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Then drill the 4 corners and insert a 1 2 bolt.
We decided to build a diy bed slide for his pickup ford ranger out of plywood 2x4s and.
Homemade truck bed slide.
However building your slide out will be no walk in the park so buckle down and commit yourself to the project before you start.
The frame will not be able to slide let or right.
The drawer should suspend above the bed about an inch.
Slide it in the bed and center it.
In this video learn how to build your own sliding truck bed box with stuff you probably have lying around in the shop.