DIY BackRack/Headache Rack cheap

Needed some cheap insurance on the back window of the truck - thems windows ain't cheap!

This cost me nothing, materials laying around were used. Should take you about 15 minutes, not including paint drying time.

STEP 1:

Jack up your vehicle. You'll need easy access to the underside of the bed. I used a Cat TH560B (*If one of those isn't available, you can substitute an SUV jack*).

SAFETY NOTICE: If you use your telehandler or forklift to lift your truck, only lift one side at a time, even if you have 60 inch forks and can span the whole frame - Keep 2 wheels on the ground for safety! Also, watch out for your door mirror - the fork carriage can hit it. Ask me how I know!

Correct lifting point for forks:



Watch door mirror:



STEP 2:

Get your materials. I used predrilled angle galvanized steel I had laying around.



STEP 3:

Get some bolts



STEP 4:

Get an angle grinder with cutoff wheel, and a power drill. Bench grinder also helpful.



STEP 5:

Cut your materials, and wipe down with Acetone if you are going to paint them. Ya want yer paint ta stick!



STEP 6:

Install outer frame. Use bolts with washers on your bed rail. Get everything straight and level. Loosely tighten bolts.



STEP 7:

Cut some angle brackets from your angle material, and bolt your frame to the bed floor. You'll have to drill holes.





STEP 8:

Install mesh or grill. I used wire shelving from the hardware store. Good sturdy stuff and easy to cut up. Now you're done!













Best regards from the farm.

 

You might be a Red Neck... when you use a forklift to jack your truck up!


Damn, I wish I lived on a farm!

 

Doesn't quite have that OEM touch .. lol but awesome if you need it!
I wish I had a forklift ...

 

props for you. it dont look too pretty but it gets the job done!

 

Hey the price is right and it does what it's supposed to do. Good job !

 

Love the forklift. Nothing quite like making do with what you have.
Sometimes I think that's a forgotten talent. Now most folks seem to think they have to go to Wally world to get everything.

 

For a work truck its perfect

 

Congrats , I think ?

 

Couldn't agree more. Always been a fan of using floatsom and jetsom to build what I need, when possible. Reduces landfill waste and saves enormous amounts of money, so you can spend that money on other things!