Let's see your frugal DIY mods!

Where'd you pick that up at? Been looking for something of that nature to go over my bedrack every now and then.

 

Went to Tractor Supply, got a stall mat for $46, cut it in. Super sturdy, weighs about 90#. Had some TREX decking left over, made some scanners for loading sheet products.

 

Looks good!

 

Was given to me but you can get one at cargonets.com its called a Load Tamer and is used by the military on their 5 and 7 ton trucks to hold gear down.

 

Subd

 

You think a cop would right a ticket? It's okay to drive a van without back windows, or a box truck.

 

Finished getting everything put back in the bed. Done for now.

 

Bro, where did you get the nuts? did you have to modify or shave em? I could use some. Thanks

 

I made them from 5/8 inch carriage bolts. Just used a hacksaw to shave enough of the bolt head off to fit the bed rail.

 

That's what I thought, that's just what i need to execute my plans

 

Picked up a couple of beanies and used them as headrest covers.

 

stall mat is upside down, I did the same, and if your worried about stuff sliding around it doesn't really on the smooth side

 

2mats available, one smooth both side(thinner), this one.
Appreciate the input, I do see your point, as the "dots" provide drainage in a stall situation. I have drainage with the bed ridges, and intend to drill out some of the "dots", and use pegs for minor cargo capture.
Awww, who am I kidding? I work on a computer, at a desk. I carry nothing in the bed. Grew up on a farm, worked in construction/maintenance. The truck, the bed mat, all of the alterations are merely the muse of a 55 year old, who can afford to screw around a bit. Not Ferrari screw around league, but Taco level.
Thanks BasikBiker.

 

Visited the hardware store, there is no 5/8 carriage bolt they have 3/8 which seemed to fit, did you mean 3/8?

 

They are 5/8 inch. I have smaller (I believe 1/2 inch) ones that I have holding my ammo cans to the rail. They will turn in the rail if you're not careful though. The 5/8 ones fit nice and snug though and are much more sturdy.

 

When in doubt, Amazon it out. (Unless ur looking for Guns, ammo, or explosives)

 

Woah.

 

Even better reply.

 

You guys are SICK!

 

I added some pipe insulation around my best top frame to prevent any unwanted marks on my side winders