In order to create the rails that i have pictured i used pressure treated.
Diy truck bed side rails.
The type of wood used for the side rails should match the bed s headboard and footboard.
Set the height of the posts.
Measure the distance from the front of the bed just behind the cab to the end at the.
Based on the concept of furniture sliders this is how i built my chevrolet avalanche truck bed slide.
We set the posts in the stake pockets and marked the rail height that we wanted to use.
Recommended thickness for the side rails is 2 inches.
We measured and cut the posts for the stake pockets.
We measured the length of the truck bed.
Step 3 cut the bed rails or buy pre cut wooden rails which are sized to the exact length you need.
Cut the rods to length.
Secure diy truck bed storage solution.
If you want easy access to the section of the pickup truck bed right behind the cab of your truck consider creating a secure diy truck bed storage unit that keeps things intact while remaining in reach.
Using my example measurements the easiest way to accomplish this cutting of 2x4s can.
Mark the posts.
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Truck side rails for under 20 step 1.
The resulting dividers can be easily pulled out and stored flat in the back of the bed.
Measure the distance from the top of the sides of the bed and the top of the cab.
Jan 1 2017 craft diy truck side rails for under 20.
Craft diy truck side rails for under 20.
Jan 1 2017 craft diy truck side rails for under 20.
Gather supplies and get measurements.
Making the stake inserts.