05+ Bed Bar / Ammo Can mounts

I am working on a bed bar / tire carrier for my truck and what I ended up with today is nice, but will not work for me. I am going to carry my hi lift acrosse the front of the bed and have to slide the ammo cans towards the rear of the truck.

Before I dismantle this, I wanted to see if anyone is interested in it. I really like the design for someone that doesnt want to hi lift there.

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The cross bar is .120 DOM ( 1.5") and the brackets are 3/16" strap. I used 1.20 wall since this will eventually be a tire mount / bed rack system for my truck. I stood on it today and jumped up and down on it ( 190 lbs) and it doesnt give at all.

Its not welded together yet, so I still have some flexibility with it. If it was for a bed bar only. I would make the cross bar out of .065 tubing. I have two extra light tabs here that I can put wherever you want it on the bar ( To use them where I have them laid out, the bar needs to move back about 1/2").

It can be used with or without the 50 cal ammo cans, but the nifty part is that with the cans, the hardware ( 1/2") is all hidden inside the locked can).

Id like to get $75 for it with a .065 DOM cross bar and w/o hardware ( including two light/antennae) tabs. I am using really nice hardware for mine ( T slot nuts and shallow button head bolts) which runs about $20 for the hardware alone, so I will leave it up to you , it can be done cheaper with hardware from HD or Lowes.


$85 with a 1.20" DOM cross bar

Ammo cans not included either. ( You will need to make a 1/8" spacer for the cans to open and close properly, I just used a piece of 1.25" nylon from Mcmaster)


Shoot me a PM if you are interested

Justin
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I like the design and functionality. How did you plan on mounting the tire?

 

Clean job!

 

looks bitchin

 

It will be a swing up to start. I have also thought about integrating a headache bar into it, but I am on the fence with that one.

I will track the progress in my build as I get to it.

The cans will move back about 6-7" to allow clearance for the hi lift and I am adding another bar about 3" below the current one ( after a little bending) to hold it

Justin

 

Bump

Ill probably weld in a .065 bar this weekend and throw it back up here, but this is the chance to get some customization if you like

Justin

 

all you need is 2 linked up belts of 7.62 ball and an M60 echo

 

Looks nice! I noticed those mounting tabs and how half of the hole is over the rail..is there a fix for that or will they be on the other way facing out towards the tailgate?

 

The bar has to be moved back about 1/2" or so to use them that way. The thought was to hide the light hardware and wiring, but they can just as easily go towards the rear.

I will probably just pull it back 1/2" on mine, but if someone wants this one, I can put them wherever.

Justin

 

Ah ok. I was just curious when I saw it. Solid design with the ammo cans though. Good luck with sale.

 

Justin, any updates to this?

 

I made it work with the Hi lift and I finished what I call " phase 1"

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I might be interested in making a few more if someone was interested, but I decided to keep this one. Once I fnid a spare, I will add the swing up tire carrier portion.

Justin

 

dude how much would u be wanting?? im interested! and i would want it all done with cans and also want it capable for my hi lift

 

Looking good Justin. Also interested when you get the tire mount complete. I really like the design.

 

Thats awesome but still m249>pig

 

just saw that Tirerack has my tires in stock again.

Might have to order up my spare and get started on that

Thanks for the feedback

Justin

 

Cool! When you get something together, shoot me a PM. I'll be ready to pull the trigger in the december timeframe.

Mike

 

im looking for 2 ammo cans that same size...wanna sell or know where i can get some cheap? thanx OP

 

Check in my build and I listed the site that I got them from. I think they were 12 bucks a piece and were practically brand new cans ( very little use)

Justin

 

found them......thanx buddy!!!! im gonna order a couple soon....nice build !!! thanx for the help