Building a truck bed extender is a great way to increase the carrying capacity of your truck, enabling you to transport larger cargo items. With a few simple tools and materials, it is possible to build an effective and sturdy truck bed extender in no time, giving you the ability to transport items that would otherwise be too large for your truck.
The first step in building a truck bed extender is to gather the necessary materials and tools. You will need a pair of 2x4s, 1/2 inch plywood, screws and bolts, two saw horses, a drill, saw blade, measuring tape, sandpaper and clamps. Once you have all of these items collected, you are ready to begin constructing your extender.
The next step is to cut the two 2x4s into four pieces that are 3 feet long each. These four pieces will serve as the frame of your extender.
Once the frame pieces have been cut, you should use them as a template for cutting out the plywood pieces that will form the bottom of the extender. Make sure that each piece is slightly larger than its corresponding frame piece so that there is enough wood for screwing or bolting it together.
Once you have all four pieces cut out it’s time to assemble them into one unit. Start by laying out all four pieces on a flat surface and making sure they fit together properly.
Use clamps to secure them in place while drilling holes for screws or bolts. After this has been done for all four pieces use either screws or bolts to secure them together forming one unit.
Once your frame has been assembled it’s time to attach it to your truck bed. This can be done by using either L-brackets or U-bolts depending on what type of bed rail system your truck has in place already. Securely attach the frame with either option then make sure everything is tight before moving on.
Conclusion:
Building a truck bed extender is not difficult when you know what materials and tools are needed. With just some basic knowledge and supplies you can easily create an effective and durable extender that will enable you to transport larger items with ease.
