A Great Bed Extender Hack | Keep Your Stuff In The Bed

This bed extender is excellent. The mod makes it even better, do it, thank me with a thumbs up!
You can buy the extender here: amzn.to/2To0TWa
Black mesh used in the video: amzn.to/38pd8Gd
Self-tapping screws: amzn.to/2PP4Fpg
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[@peterokuonghae7086]

AMP Research should produce new bed extenders with your mesh modifications. They should pay you for your intuitive idea. Nice work 👍

[@Archifx]

Thank you sir!

[@jairgarica7645]

It’s goanna be more work for minimum wage

[@albertmcfry6322]

Great job on this,these are really nice!

[@MascarasMil]

I thought I was the only one who walked into Lowe’s saying, “ I don’t know what I’m looking for but I will know when I find it.” Thank you for saving me and hour or two.

[@Build-Test-Send]

This aged well. These are still for sale and this mod is ingenious. Idea, pull the screws one at a time and replace with rivets!

[@anthonybaio8371]

Thanks for the tip. I did what you suggested, but also what I did for the bottom was fold the gutter guard in half . It's stiff enough to hold stuff from falling out. It worked out well.

[@scottthornton9237]

Very nice mod! Thanks for posting this. I am going with this idea! One word of advise: Remove those self tapping galvanized screws one at a time and replace with aluminum pop rivets. Because the steel screw and the galvanized coating mixed with the aluminum bed extender is a perfect combination for dissimilar corrosion. The aluminum being the softest of the three metals will loose the battle first. If ya want to keep the metal screws permanently, a wet seal must be used to keep 100% of any moisture from getting to the contact areas of the screws and aluminum.

[@JesusMartinez-ed1ud]

That's actually a good idea, simple and no reason to hate on it. Heck, 0 thumbs down. Kudos

[@Archifx]

Thanks brother. Still works like a champ.

[@ahwoolems]

I just had my husband put the bed extender on my 2019 Chevy 3500 high country. Then I came across your video and told my husband to do the same. Great idea guy. Thanks.

[@palfred97]

Saw your video. Installed the mod today. Followed step for step and got the exact same materials. I had to pre drill the holes but after that they ran right in. Thanks again.

[@thetempleunfinished]

Just got my AMP HD Extender. What a GREAT idea! I'm headed to Lowes tomorrow! You should patent the idea and let one the many extender companies make an offer to buy your idea. I could see some real interest in this by these companies. I would. Best 👍🏻

[@MrPJMav8406]

Dude, let me give you my highest compliments! That is great source selection

[@ArcheryDad2024]

What a great idea. I've been wanting to add an extender to my '16 Tundra, definitely adding this when I finally get around to putting one on.

[@JonKaye]

Great solution. It’s ridiculous that this mod is not standard for bed extenders. Thanks for the video.

[@JackJones-fg1jx]

Had one of these, ended up just replacing it with a couple of tow ropes from Walmart to secure a load. This extender is good to have until you need to load something large that extends past your bed then this just becomes something extra to lug around. Mesh idea was cool though.

[@VFam21]

This is brilliant and it even looks factory. Thanks for sharing!

[@jelzic]

great idea! Just got a Tundra, and this was one of the things that bugged me about the extender.

[@barrybebenek8691]

That idea is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing that. Off to Lowe’s I go. 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@JangeerAkrayi]

This is a great idea, I just picked up the same mesh material from Home Depot and will be doing the same thing to my bed extender on my Nissan Frontier, thanks.

[@JohnHilman1968]

Live this and adding the TRD badging was a nice touch! I’d actually be tempted to used pop rivets instead of self tapping screws for an even cleaner look but yeah. Nice work

[@Archifx]

Thanks a bunch!

[@jameszollinger3946]

Would a pop rivet head be able to hold against the uneven surface of the mesh? I know almost nothing about rivets but I have generally seen them used for two flat surfaces.

[@roncoleman6693]

​@@jameszollinger3946If you had to they make washers for the rivets that could be put on then spray painted after installation. Great add on for sure. 😎👍

[@vincentulibarri3658]

Awesome idea. I went and bought those lock in gutter and installed them. Looks great. Thanks for the video

[@bluehorn1]

Does It make a lot of noise when you’re driving down the road

[@vincentulibarri3658]

@@bluehorn1 not all.

[@joshnelson2090]

Excellent idea. Looks great with the TRD badge. Also like how the mesh closes off the box and adds a "tinted" look so you cant plainly see what crap your trying to haul from behind.

[@chadolsen1820]

I’m looking at some at Home Depot and they are like 4 bucks each

[@Archifx]

Prices got absolutely ridiculous lately

[@osco4311]

This was such a great idea, and very well presented. I logged in just to upvote, and share how much I like the idea! Subscribed!

[@Archifx]

Thanks a bunch!

[@BMRNYC]

Brilliant! Gunna head to Lowes today and tackle this! Thanks

[@JZ8745]

Great idea and nicely executed. I think if you used black rivets instead of self tapping screws it would of looked even cleaner. It be really easy to rivet them in since you already have the holes there from the self tappers. And rivets won’t stick out as much as the screws. You might just have to clean them up a little with a drill. But still an awesome idea. And you can probably just run another really slim piece of the netting down the bottom with the rolled edge out so it gives it more rigidity and maybe put an adhesive rubber or foam (Lowe’s door seal) on bottom to protect from damaging the bed and reduce rattling. I’m about to pick up a new tundra and I’m definitely doing this to mine.

[@greaserfrankenstein]

Thanks for sharing! I like the TRD tag you installed on that mesh. Nice finishing touch.

[@elnietodeanadelia]

Bruh, that came out Clean Eastwood! I’m doing it to mine. Thanks for the tip!

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

The TRD emblem was a nice touch.

[@angeleanacamacho7455]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION

[@d66paynter1]

I would use black auto touch up paint has a small brush . Great idea really nice .

[@seafoodkitchen6417]

Fantastic idea and that is awesome luck and creativity with the gutter guard. Im going to do the same thing. Thanks for sharing

[@htsnstr21]

Looks great man. Looking to do this to my Tacoma.

[@joestriker2100]

Just purchased some of these grills to put on my extender. Thinking about placing some to fill in that gap between the bed and the bottom rails. Maybe put some liquid vinyl on the curved edges.

[@williamlee5390]

Awesome mod!!! Not only functional but looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@rurban01]

Wow, that is an awesome hack and looks super good - thanks for sharing!

[@blaimoua85]

Thanks for the brilliant idea. I just finished installing my bed extender and the mesh. Looks awesome.

[@stevepodlaski13]

For the bottom just use the same black mesh just cut it to go behind the first bar. You could use the screw you already have in there.

[@Archifx]

Yeah. Ez suggestion but ugly, flimsy, not attractive or practical. Gets bent easily and sharp on the hands in articulation practice.

[@DropTheBunny]

That looks slick! Very nice 👌

[@smatterchew]

Cool hack! Easy DIY. Thanks dude!

[@ostg-us]

Utilized on my newly installed Bed Extender. Thank you for great idea.

[@joem6189]

Wow! who would have thought. That's a great idea, I'm about to do the same

[@Big_Mike72]

That’s an amazing idea, I’ll definitely be looking in to adding that feature. Thanks for sharing.

[@shanleylizares1361]

Suggestion....For the bottom use foam core pipe or just a regular pool noodle.

[@garykray]

Terrific mod. Looks great and solves an issue. Thanks

[@nikosames1715]

Great mod. Just got a 2017 and put a paragon cover on. I’m ready to add the AMP extender. Hoping everything fits together.

[@lengmoua89]

What a hack!! Looks clean. Thanks for sharing!

[@disfaka671]

What a great frickin idea!!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@alfonsosalazarestrada6091]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful video, have a good one.

[@danimalmac77]

Awesome idea and very nicely done!!!!

[@andymantoronto]

Brilliant! Thanks for the tip.

[@stargazer0102]

Nice mod and nicely done.

[@Archifx]

Thanks. Still holding up too

[@atlbaseball9]

@@Archifx Did you ever come up with a solution for the gap under the lower bar?

[@Jmusiquex]

That is perfectly done!! Thank you for the idea.

[@kostapaxinos8480]

I'm copying this first thing in the morning, thank you!!

[@calebpenney3989]

Maybe overlap some more of the gutter guard and use the same screws to attach it. I’m going to do this and try what I just said, I have the same bed extender. I’ll let you know how it goes.

[@paul_schuette]

Genius! Thanks for sharing!

[@itninja9503]

Aluminum Pop rivets would probably be a better solution. While Galvanized screws are better, Galvanic Corrosion is still a concern.

[@61Benster]

Good job. You are the man.

[@ikeperez6004]

Great idea on the mesh addition. Thanks

[@americanjohn9314]

Genius idea! Thank you!

[@maxinecortes2233]

😊 thank you ! It worked out awesome!

[@cameranmanner4701]

Galvanic corrosion.... aluminum and steel when combined expedites corrosion.

[@Archifx]

None of this thing is steel. It’s all aluminum and nothing has corroded

[@cameranmanner4701]

@@Archifx right, just went through your video that you used galvanized screws. That works.

[@MauiSolarPVPacificEnergy]

Great hack. Thanks.

[@REN-eo9nd]

I love it. Nice job! Thx for sharing

[@webberfan1234]

Run the easy edge side upside down on the bottom

[@ronjosmagicandcostumes2587]

Brilliant 👍 really smart and useful.

[@quemoney4500]

Best idea ever!

[@jryoung4961]

I know it's extremy late lol but a door draft seal at the bottom would work

[@jessethemes]

Love this. I'm so going to do this. Thanks for the 💡.

[@billyg28]

I see this is 2 years old. But hows it holding up? Also the bottom maybe a soft rubber skirt like for a door could be used at the bottom?

[@Think_4_yourself_plz]

Should've done rivets for lower profile. But solid idea

[@kenboris9235]

Brilliant idea, thanks for sharing!

[@chancecarlton8403]

Well done

[@jeffgarner1448]

Gret idea love this thanks

[@emiliodaddio8517]

Outstanding. Thank you very much.👍

[@Benjamin06267485]

Hello!! I need to know 2 things. 1) What brand of screws you use?? 2) The length of the screws. Thank you so much. Will be doing it soon for my 21 F150 bed extender. Thanks in advance.

[@dafeel69]

Nice. I need to do something like this. I have the same extender.

[@Arthurmd22]

Do you still recommend this extender and hack? Did you also come up with a solution for the bottom of the extender?

[@mariuszpawlowski440]

Great IDEA!! THANKS!

[@Eastsidegeorgiaboy]

Just cut 2/3rds of the mesh off to cover the bottom portion.

[@elliottaltman8832]

I have the traditional tool box you see 99% of the time. I’m thinking of getting a tri fold bed cover with a bed extender like yours. With the extender folded in and tri fold down, you think there’s enough room for a couple tool bags to nest right in there? I’m a builder and just have my normal tool bag, bag of battery operated extra tools, bag of paint cans, and my punch box. I think this could be the ideal set up for me and still have room for my step ladder.

[@erikmartinez7078]

Thank you for sharing bro!!!

[@andrewlee5948]

You da man, brother!

[@patrocman4818]

Looks nice, but look at the large gap at the bottom of your bed extender.

[@rexraptor6217]

Just an idea but add a aluminum tube the top and bottom somehow and it should seal the gap

[@HDMann292]

Really like that

[@gualterg1]

Great video

[@terrystrong8237]

Did you ever come up with a solution to the bottom section..

[@michaelbadillo5520]

Nice job!

[@joeycrack4294]

Perfect...if you do not mind.. I will copy your design. Thanks

[@michaelcougle5051]

Nice job!

[@atlbaseball9]

Great tip thanks

[@MrMr123]

That's bad ass

[@NavyDocHM3]

Outstanding idea, Sir! I purchased a “Xterrain” product, and am in the process of drilling the holes to mount it now. Your extender looks very similar to mine, (for a 2919 Ford Ranger XLT Lariat) and I’m hoping that the gutter protection screening will fit as well as yours does. (I’m also hoping that Lowe’s still has this brand after 3 yrs! 😃) I’m a retired Paramedic and quite a novice doing projects like this- do you happen to remember the price of these screens? TY! J. ‘Doc’ Lykins

[@chrisllang8055]

Lowes item # 502138 model # 6360 $3.97 per unit

[@joestriker2100]

Awesome Idea.

[@BDT953]

How many pieces of screen should I get mine is in the shed unfortunately I can’t get to it right now but I am making a run to hardware store tmr

[@webberfan1234]

So sick

[@FibersGaming]

Awesome video. Looks amazing and I plan to do the same this weekend. The TRD emblem was a nice touch. Are you just using adhesive for the emblem and has it stayed attached over time?

[@Archifx]

No adhesive needed. It’s on there with the hardware. Thanks for the comment 👍👍

[@jeffreynavallo6684]

Good stuff!

[@italianrelic]

Nice hack!

[@baloo217]

Nice man, i just got mine in, how many pieces of the gutter guard takes to do this? I want to do this like now man, looks awesome

[@GraceBarra-nd8tq]

how did you attach the TRD logo to the mesh?

[@Ryndog]

any update on putting something on the bottom to prevent items sliding out through the space?

[@anthonybaio8371]

I fold the gutter guard in half