Trying to find something in a unorganized environment is always a pain so i had.
Diy truck bed side storage.
Maximize your truck bed with a diy storage system truck boxes are handy but limited in the amount of gear they can store as well as their accessibility.
The board on the face was temporary.
Though this might seem like a big diy project it s easy to accomplish as long as you take time with measuring and planning.
Cut 2 1x12 and the 2x12 to 3 4 inch less then your plywood.
Screw small metal brackets to the ends of the vertical dividers so they overlap the drawers slightly.
Rub paste wax along the runners on the bottoms of the drawers and slide the drawers into the storage unit image 1.
Cut your masonit and 3 4 plywood about a half inch short of the length of the inside of the bed.
Rip two strips of plywood the height of the wheel wells and cut them to the bed length minus 3 inches.
Custom built shelving with sliding drawers serves as the base with a sturdy.
Some beds are tapered so measure each piece.
Let s get this project started.
Attach lift handles to the sides of the box.
This joint has been around for a long time and is easy to produce with hand or power tools.
From a 5 foot compact truck bed to an 8 foot full size bed you can build this storage system to accommodate any size.
Click on any image to start lightbox display.
Organized modular tool and hardware storage in the back of my work vehicle.
To secure the contents of the truck bed organizer attach a shackle and lock to the front of the box securing the lid to the front.
Use galvanized l brackets to screw the unit to the truck bed.
Learn how to build a door using the traditional cope and stick joint.
Next rip four strips of plywood 4 inches wide and cut them to the bed width.
This custom built truck bed storage system provides plenty of space for tools and materials but also allows you to retain the use of your truck bed floor.
Use your esc key to close the lightbox.
If additional security is desired consider attaching shackles and locks to the sides of the box as well.
The resulting dividers can be easily pulled out and stored flat in the back of the bed.
Truck bed side storage.
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.