How Do You Make Truck Bed Dividers?

Truck bed dividers are a great way to keep all your cargo safe and organized while you are traveling. They can be used to divide your truck bed into separate compartments, making it easy to store and access items when you need them.

Making your own truck bed divider is a relatively straightforward project that can be completed in one afternoon with the right materials and tools.

Gathering Materials

The first step in making a truck bed divider is gathering all the necessary materials. You will need two pieces of wood that are wide enough to span the width of the truck bed, four L-brackets, screws, and a drill. If desired, you can also purchase additional hardware such as hinges or locks for added security.

Cutting the Wood

Once you have all the necessary materials, you can begin cutting the wood to size. Measure out two pieces of wood that are long enough to span from one side of the truck bed to the other.

You will also want to make sure they’re wide enough so that they don’t interfere with any existing hardware or features in your truck bed. Once you have measured out and cut the wood, make sure to sand down any rough edges.

Installing the Brackets

Once you have cut and sanded down your wooden pieces, it is time to install the L-brackets. To do this, mark out where each bracket should go on both pieces of wood using a pencil.

Make sure that each bracket is centered on each piece of wood so it will fit properly when installed in your truck bed. Once marked out, use a drill to attach each bracket using screws.

Installing Your Divider

When you have finished attaching all of your brackets and hardware, it’s time to install your new divider in your truck bed. Start by laying down one piece of wood in the back of your truck bed and then placing one side of an L-bracket onto each side of the truck bed wall. Secure each bracket with screws so they are firmly attached.

Next, take the second piece of wood and place it on top of the first piece so that it rests on top of both L-brackets.

Secure this second piece with screws as well so that it is firmly attached. Once everything is fastened together securely, you’re done!

Conclusion:

Making truck bed dividers is a relatively easy project that can be completed in one afternoon using basic tools and materials such as wood and L-brackets. To make a divider for your own vehicle, start by gathering all necessary materials such as two pieces of wood wide enough for your vehicle’s specifications, four L- brackets along with screws, and a drill if needed for installation purposes. Cut out two pieces of wood long enough to span across your entire trunk lengthwise before attaching four brackets onto each piece at equal distances apart with screws before finally installing them into place within your trunk’s walls with more screws for extra security.

In conclusion, creating custom dividers for trucks requires some basic measurements before construction but overall proves an easy task if all tools and materials are gathered beforehand as well as patience while putting everything together properly with safety being paramount at every step along this DIY journey!

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Susan Delgado