Hauling rack for plywood / full sheet goods in a short bed truck and save space!

If you are fortunate enough to have a full sized truck where you can lay a full sized sheet of plywood on the floor in between the wheel wells then this video is probably not for you. For many of us we have smaller trucks where a 4x8 sheet of plywood / sheet goods does not fit between the wheel wells. Then there are others like me that not only can't fit a sheet between the wheel wells, I have a short bed truck so it really doesn't accommodate the length of a full sheet of plywood. I build a hauling rack for plywood / full sheet goods to use in my short bed truck and it works very well. I literally made it in about 30 minutes one day. The problem is it is big and storing the rack takes up a ton of room. I need to save space and this rack works against that. This video I'll give a quick look at my plywood hauling rack but the main purpose of the video is to show you how I modified it to fold up and use much less space. Using this hauling rack for full sheet goods has been one of the handiest things I've built and I really love the fact that I built it every time I go to buy 4x8 plywood / sheet goods.
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[@BronkBuilt]

Several of you wanted to see the hauling rack in action. I finally shot video of it being used. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJvHmHyrpryLh7c Live Action of Loading, Hauling, and Unloading of sheet goods - 4x8 plywood in a short bed truck

[@BronkBuilt]

Don't judge a book by it's cover and don't assume where a vehicle is made based on name. Toyota Tacoma's have been made in the USA for years. Along with that, many "American" vehicles are made outside of USA. Don't believe me? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tacoma www.businessinsider.com/all-the-japanese-cars-made-in-the-usa-2017-11 www.odometer.com/rides/2324550/13-domestic-cars-made-almost-entirely-overseas/ www.wesh.com/article/check-out-the-toyota-vehicles-that-are-made-here-in-the-united-states/10203087

[@basher50]

Love it when makers leave mistakes in, makes me feel normal.

[@BronkBuilt]

Believe me, there are more mistakes than I show. If I showed them all the videos would be an hour long. Thanks for watching and keep on building!

[@carolinadesign199]

Isn't that the truth!!!

[@bobhaltom2588]

Best support accessory I have seen for maximizing safety and ease of transporting plywood, it would also work on carrying other materials and protect truck bed. Super easy construction too. Thanks.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. I can't tell you how much easier it is to haul heavy 4x8 sheets.

[@Buck1954]

Thirty years ago I had a similar problem with my Toyota deluxe pickup. I built a slanted frame that was lower towards the cab, but just over the wheel wells, then over the closed tailgate. I stood the frame on 4x4s and the closed tailgate kept it in the truck. When I accelerated the plywood would not slide out, or ram into the front of the cab when panic stopping. Then a single strap to anchor the sheets at the back of the truck. Because I hauled wood and lexan sheets all the time, taking out the "rocket launcher" wasn't necessary. But it was easy to remove by just sliding it out as the legs were narrower than the wheel wells. No pictures because this was before you-tube. Once I had placed so many sheets of lumber-core plywood in the bed that the front was light. I drove back to the shop slowly making course corrections every time the wheels touched the pavement. Didn't do that again. Thanks for the look at a practically stored solution.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for the comment

[@edzeiser6640]

Wonderfully clever! It gives me a good idea on how to build a rack for my Ranger.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you.

[@wilcontreras99]

Great idea am I the only one that wanted to see the end with a sheet of plywood strapped to the frame that was made?

[@BronkBuilt]

You are not. I shot vid of it being loaded and strapped in home depot parking lot. I must have bumped some setting on my camera as it came out unsuitable. By the time i read editing this vid i had used the sheets and did not have any in my garage. Maybe I'll shoot a 2 or 3 minute vid as a follow up next time i get sheets. Sorry

[@mikeberry1168]

Published on Nov 25, 2017, I come here TODAY to see it, and it just so happens you commented yesterday. Cheers! Great idea I hope others use it and are inspired to DIY.

[@BronkBuilt]

Okay, finally published my follow up video showing you it action. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJvHmHyrpryLh7c Live Action of Loading, Hauling, and Unloading of sheet goods - 4x8 plywood in a short bed truck

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@Mike Berry: Thats how the universe works ...

[@kerrykanope1297]

just bought a short bed truck last week and found your video. Thank you for doing all the research on making such a nice and easy solution, sir. Much appreciated.

[@BronkBuilt]

Hope you get as use out of it as I do. Thanks for the comment.

[@joesgarage6166]

Awesome. Like the elevated rack with the ability to slide stuff underneath.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. I just need to figure out a good way to keep items underneath from sliding out.

[@PerfectTag]

Add a horizontal board to the back of the folding wood with bolts like you did. It will work perfect.

[@BronkBuilt]

That may work. I'll try it. I'm worried that it will interfere with the scissor action to close.

[@JonathonRaclaw]

Thank you for this video. I am currently shopping for a daily-driver / project/Hobby vehicle, likely used. My question was how to haul long stock, and this is a great answer. And certainly helps narrow my options.

[@BronkBuilt]

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@68cristian]

A very elegant solution...love your work. thanks for sharing.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. I use it all the time and am glad i built it every time.

[@pchandrakant1]

Brilliant. My guy here just convinced me that a short bed truck is actually practical. Helpful to note that you can easily add more tie downs on a composite bed like that.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for the comment

[@kevola5739]

Have done similar to this in the past but found my tailgate bounces on longer trips over rough roads and beats the tailgate. A heavy 3/4 inch rubber mat that can be dragged to the tailgate edge helps and stops sand/gravel from dropping through the tailgate and bed and denting your tailgate from debris that is sitting on your bumper when you drop the tailgate. Occasional use should be fine. After being a repeat Toyota buyer I found I was being held hostage through price gouging simply by being recognized as a repeat buyer. I confirmed this by having friends go to several different dealers and all getting a better price by stating they were considering Toyota for the first time. I verified this by buying a new F150 and was then offered a $7000 price drop from a baseline Tacoma when the sales rep called and thought I was bluffing when I said I purchased another brand. I am 6’3” and 240 lbs and the comfort gain along with the price makes me feel that I would never go back to a small import. I bought a regular cab F150 with a 6.5 box that hauls sheetgoods “flat” on the bed. The cab will sit 3 similar sized buddies in the cab which the Toyota would never do even with the extended cab model. The truck length is same or shorter than The Toyota extended cab but the Ford is wider. Fits in my garage, more comfort, easier to haul material, bigger payload, and way cheaper to purchase. Please take this as helpful observations and not a criticism. Toyota’s are great. I just can’t afford them plus they do not fit my needs as well as the competition.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for the tips. When i bought mine in 2008 it was the least expensive truck across all brands. Yep, that was a long time ago and things certainly may have changed. With 4 people all in the cab, does the f150 have seat belts for all?

[@kevola5739]

BronkBuilt - Never had more than 3 in the cab because of it being a regular cab but I never checked for a 4th seatbelt. The seat under the centre flip up armrest is firmer than the other seats but my dog seems happy to be the armrest replacement. If you need 3+ seating you are better off with a bigger cab. I have been using a bed extender that plugs in to the trailer receiver hitch which allows transporting longer material such as fascia, eavestrough, soffits, etc. Hope this helps. Toyota’s are great. I referenced my experiences on pricing to make you aware of how some dealers operate but if you can still buy one at competitive prices I would not discourage you from buying again. Stay safe brother! Way to many overloaded trucks out there. That was my decision to go full-size (2014 F150 STX Sport 4x4).

[@willschultz5452]

Just a funny story to add😀. I was hauling some broken pieces of cast iron one day back around 1994. I had a 1977 F-250 I was using, I had it loaded about even with the bedsides. I made the 10 mile trip to the scrapyard and the truck drove fine but felt a little heavy going down hills. When I got weighed in and got my weigh slip I couldn't believe it! I had 6300 LBS. on that truck! LMAO. Talk about over loaded wow. even with all that weight on there the rear suspension was still not bottomed out yet!! Not something I would recommend doing now LOL. 😂😂

[@sidfinley6087]

I would never have envisioned that scissor action for storage. What a great idea!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. Hangs nice and easy on my wall

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

I like this. I have the same kind of truck as you, so this really interested me. It also gave me another idea. I have been looking for a base to set up in the truck bed for camping. This will fill that bill. I will lay the plywood down on top of this rack, set up the mattresses, and tent. Thank you for showing this great idea.

[@BronkBuilt]

You are welcome. I never even thought about it being a base for a camping truck. Thanks for the comment.

[@AlanJWatkins]

Funny to read the "just buy a full size truck" comments. Some are so conformist and sensitive about their size that they overlook simple, cheap solutions. Great video! In full disclosure, instead of spend $40+k on a truck, I bought a used Lexus LX and a trailer off Craigslist (I use trailer a few times a month). Comfortable as hell, competent off roader, and still qualifies for section 179 deduction.

[@DaBuick]

Alan idk. Full size trucks are awesome. Wish I had the 8’ bed instead of 6.5’. The I’ll just make a rig to make my vehicle work thing requires common sense. My point being I watched Home Depot load a whole pallet of cement into a 1500 dodge. Yes it fit, but they drove about 40 yards before their suspension busted a hole in the truck bed and their 40k truck needed about 5k in repairs.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. Totally agree... Get what fits your lifestyle.

[@BronkBuilt]

Yes, the 8 foot bed would be nice. That I agree with, but I need a full second row seating. Put an 8 foot bed on a truck with two full sized rows of seating and it would not fit in my garage. My needs have me buying a truck that is not simply a tool to haul stuff. I do not have the funds or the parking space for that so my truck needs to be able to carry my family of 4 and haul stuff. I agree us common sense and do not overload the truck. I'm comfortable putting in the 1000 pound range and that is more than 10 sheets of 3/4" plywood that is more than fine for me.

[@stevegonzalez7465]

The locking hinges on the vertical supports is a keen idea...I like it 👍🏻

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you!

[@bsjm1958]

Great idea, I also have Tacoma truck and you just give me great gift :-) thank you sir

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. It's easy and very handy.

[@kimchee94112]

Never had problems carrying full sheet goods (OSB, plywood, sheetrock on a mini, or midsize truck with 6' bed. Lay it with one side down the other side on the wheel well, or lay horizontal with the tailgate up. I don't see a problem, just more work with all that 2x4s.

[@smokysantana]

kimchee94112 I transport 8-10 lumber and full sheets of plywood and tin roofing in my 5’ bed all the time. No problems. These videos are just about KZbin views. I’m not criticizing but that’s all it’s about.

[@BronkBuilt]

Actually not for me. I realize some do this full time but i don't. Att the volume of views i get there is no money to make any difference. Not even enough to pay for the supplies of each project. Is a hobby i enjoy doing. As for transporting the way suggested above, I've done that but it always and i mean always ends up with scratches and chipped edges. Then strapping down was not even close to being as secure as my way. For construction material the scratches and chips are no big deal but if I'm building a cabinet or something else to be seen i want to start with as clean a sheet add i can. This is my experience only. If leaning on the bed works for you that is awesome. Just didn't for me. There are many ways to transport sheets, in showing how i do it because i read asked by multiple viewers. Thanks for watching and being constructive with your comments. Too many people get rude in there comments when they disagree.

[@smokysantana]

BronkBuilt thank you sir. I’m glad your method works for you. I’m just lazy but then I can lay plywood flat in my ridgeline. I hauled 10 ‘ lumber in it today. But if I have a lot to haul I’ll use my trailer. Keep on trucking.

[@russveinot5754]

on mine i built a small shelf to be against the front wall of the bed. then leave the tailgate up and everything tends to slide downhill towards the cab, even in stop and go traffic they sit still. if you slant your whole rail system towards the front, it will help holding material still. great video :>)

[@BronkBuilt]

+Russ Veinot thanks. That's a good idea

[@travisnewbold5115]

I would never own a vehicle that cant haul a sheet of ply. drywall. 2x4s, or sleep in the back of....idk, just saying.

[@BronkBuilt]

That's cool, different priorities. For me at the time i had 3 top priorities in the truck... 1. Least expensive 2. Comfortably fit 4 adults 3. For in my garage Full size trucks would not fit in my garage and was around $3800 more than the Tacoma

[@WyrGuy2]

Geez, I wish I’d known that your time machine was in the shop. I would’ve lent you mine... but I’m not able to find the keys right now. This is a great idea that I’m gonna ‘borrow’ for my son to use on his truck & carry his boat when he goes lake fishing. For me? I have an extended cab long box 1 ton with a fibreglass tonneau cover. Plywood stays flat AND dry on the ride home! Great projects!!!

[@BronkBuilt]

Ha! Thanks for the note.

[@olivermansfield8341]

I've got a Ford fiesta, I put two 4ft 1x2s across the roof and stick some foam pipe insulator around them, I then put the plywood on top of the batons and put a ratchet strap going inside the car through the windows. I dont do this often, but it does work, I can get a maximum of 5 sheets on the roof.

[@BronkBuilt]

That is getting it done for sure.

[@donnewbold3110]

Love the idea. The Ford Ranger I had for 22 years lacked tie downs, so I installed large eye bolts in various places - worked great!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. Should work great for the ranger.

[@cbond2559]

Thanks for the quality video. The fact that you put a lot of planning and effort into your video is obvious. The extra info on tools and parts is helpful. Also got some good laughs-thanks for keeping it light hearted too. I recently bought a '14 Tacoma double cab. My daughter really pushed me to get a full size PU but that wasn't what I was looking for in a family vehicle with grandkids in mind. She and her family are moving into their first house and she wants me to work with her on several furniture making projects so hauling wood safely and without damage in transit will be important. I was extremely lucky to find a "long bed" which is only 1 foot longer than yours and I plan on using your design to increase it's versatility. I think the full size truck guys are just jealous that our trucks are more versatile and more fun to drive. Thanks and more power to you!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. Sounds like you had similar criteria as i did. Full sized trucks are great but simply did not meet my criteria.

[@kentonkirkpatrick5225]

I thought you were going to put hinges on the extender wood (that's near the end of the truck bed) and fold them forward. This would make a 4 X 4 structure you could just hang on the wall. True, you would have to chisel out some wood so the hinges wouldn't scratch whatever you're sliding on top of them but small price to pay. BTW, those holes you "sunk" are called "counter bores" not "counter sinks". In general, nice solution to a sticky problem! Thanks!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks

[@rickraub5448]

Good idea. I did something like that but I just screw the frame together when needed. Then unscrew it and bundle it up together when not using.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. Screws work as well. Probably only takes you a minute or 2 to assemble and disassemble but makes loading and unloading a ton easier.

[@davewilliams355]

Good job Dale, love the time machine bit, your humour is not lost on my my friend.

[@BronkBuilt]

+Dave Williams thanks. I try to make these vids a bit entertaining

[@cbond2559]

@@BronkBuilt you succeeded.

[@billonthehill9984]

Nice job here, warts and all... Looks quite functional as that is all that really matters... Bill... :~)

[@BronkBuilt]

Yep, this is definitive function over form.

[@KP-sg9fm]

Absolute genius and an absolute unit....

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@johnmariano47]

Thanks. I just built mine for a 2nd gen extended cab with old scrap pieces of wood lying around that are bent which I straightened out by wetting, weights and counterweights, and anchoring/tieing. I and I just need to make a quick one and I do not haul a lot of plywood much.The challenge was making the measurments first time so the platform have minimal rocking back and forth. I had to make the back support posts as far as possible to the tailgate end with the length of 2x4 available. I had to cut them the length of the bed in diagonal so if I dismantle it all the wood can tuck inside the bed unseen if disassembled. Hauling 15 sheets of 7/16 OSB is another story of lessons. Cheers!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. Sounds like you definitely put the work into yours. Definitely makes hauling sheets much nicer.

[@johnmariano47]

You bet. Thanks again for a great tutorial video.

[@Jagefo]

Well done. Great solution and nicely executed.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@JoseMartinez-cc4rz]

Brilliant! I was was amazed at how simple this will be to make and how useful it will be.

[@BronkBuilt]

Do it! It was easy and super useful, at least for me.

[@brewsnoop]

Sorry, I am definitely late to this party but I really appreciate that you put this video together. I learned a lot and feel much more comfortable knowing that I can haul larger sheets of plywood in my Tacoma.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for the comment. I use this everytime I get sheet goods and it makes it easy work for 1 person.

[@Rogerwg610]

Love that your CONSISTENT in your projects. LOL

[@BronkBuilt]

I do try

[@user-pi5lz3gs4s]

I ratchet strap them to under the tailgate, to my hitch mount eye holes. It provides the downward force required for strong holding that your eye holds won't, being as they are on bed bottom. Size of stack also determines holding force.

[@BronkBuilt]

Cool. Sounds like you can fit them between the wheel wells. I can not.

[@JusBidniss]

Nice hauling rack! Also, nice video demonstrating the requirements, and the build and design process. I did notice that the weight being concentrated on the ends of 2x4 legs (i.e., in a 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" area), might damage the surface of the tail gate (like if you hauled more than one sheet, or bounced over rough road). If you cut off 1 1/2" of length there, and replaced that with 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" feet or pads (4 1/2" equals the thickness of the 2x4 times 3), that would distribute the weight over 3 times that surface, plus it would not obstruct folding the hinges (since it looks like the hinge stands off 1 1/2"). Oh, and speaking of the legs, I do like how you have them located near the hinge of the tail gate, instead of out at the edge where it can leverage the weight and possibly overload the gate. Well done!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. The thought about spreading the load on bigger legs is worth a thought.

[@robertreaves2773]

Great idea. I have exactly the same truck except it’s a different color.👍

[@BronkBuilt]

I still use it every time I get sheet goods.

[@eM-ed5pz]

I was able to haul sheetrock and plywood in the bed of my truck by getting a normal sized truck. I simply opened my tailgate, slid the material in the bed, and then used a tie down. Took me about 90 seconds.

[@BronkBuilt]

Good for you. I have a normal size truck and it takes me about 60 seconds to load.

[@brotherwood3149]

OK Mr BB....good job...hati2 ya terjatuh anda berbadan besar...sehat selalu... Brotherwood...INDONESIA.

[@BronkBuilt]

Terima kasih. Tetap aman.

[@guyh.4553]

That is a great idea! Quick, easy, and useful. Additional use for the slot holes are for tiedowns!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. Didn't think about using those holes made for hanging it up for tie downs. That is a great idea.

[@jahmenj]

I was waiting to see the sheets of plywood on the great designed wood frame. Great video....

[@BronkBuilt]

Sorry. I did video it but i messed up a setting on camera and video was unusable. When editing vid, sheets are already used. Several have asked so i may do a short follow up vid.

[@jahmenj]

BronkBuilt Oh ok... It would be great for a FollowUp video... Thanks

[@BronkBuilt]

@@jahmenj Okay, finally published my follow up video showing you it action. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJvHmHyrpryLh7c Live Action of Loading, Hauling, and Unloading of sheet goods - 4x8 plywood in a short bed truck

[@briardan9226]

I have an even shorter bed truck, a Sport Trac. I'm going to try to make this with a few modifications to accommodate my truck bed.

[@BronkBuilt]

Let me know how it turns out. Lots of haters out there but I still use this every time I get sheet goods and it is awesome each time. Never have to lift a full sheet completely and zero damage, even on the edges.

[@johnnelson9309]

Fine job Sir, thank you. You show off.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks, i do try :)

[@bostoncop71]

Hey, that was an outstanding period of instruction! Well done sir!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@hungry_arch]

Not bad dude....really like this!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@jiml5274]

Very clever device. Nicely done. Thanks for posting it Dale.

[@BronkBuilt]

+Jim L you're welcome. Thanks for the compliment.

[@neilyeag]

I built a similar unit and it works great,

[@BronkBuilt]

Awesome!

[@Boobtube.]

now you should add a lip at the tail end to act as a stop for the 4 x 8 sheets, keeping them from sliding off. Could use the same locking hinge method if needed.

[@BronkBuilt]

I'm working on a way to close off the bottom so things don't slide out below. No way the sheets are sliding off this rack. Check out my follow up where i show it in use and how secure it is.

[@dajo4349]

Clever! I also like the 2x4 cross piece and strap for a hold down. Takes some thinking to make things simple.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. It still works great for me and makes loading, hauling, and unloading much easier.

[@donbain8484]

Cool wonderful solution Thanks for sharing

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@joepacheco7979]

Very cool! Thanks. I'm gonna steel this idea for other hauling jigs.

[@BronkBuilt]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching

[@DanBronk]

Great video ... quick and easy solution for the hauling issue. Keep the humor in the videos ... makes them even more fun to watch ... like pinched fingers in the scissor action. Also might want to put a strap over the ends of plywood also when hauling.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. I try for some humor, but that is hard sometimes too. I place a caul over the top and then strap the sheets down using teh caul and the tie downs on the floor of the bed. They don't budge when I do that. Although when I have more that 4 or 5 I do also strap around the end as well.

[@derekmcdermott5312]

Great idea. Well done

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@Natschke_Family_Adventures]

Very good idea. I do a lot of camping so bought a 4x8 trailer for when I have more than my bed holds, so I just use that for stuff like this, but your idea would save me a lot of hassle. I do have the bed extender but you still have to slide it into the front and have the plywood propped up at the back.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for watching.

[@StellsBellz]

Now that’s slick! Thanks for the video!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. I do appreciate it.

[@aomanchutube]

LOL. I love to see people trying to truck a truck into a truck. Hey! Look! Someone converted that truck into a truck!

[@BronkBuilt]

I love it when people post before reading other comments. Hey look, someone posted a comment that has been posted and answered multiple times before.

[@aomanchutube]

@@BronkBuilt yeah, but my comment is newer....oh man! I gotta a truck! But what I really need is a truck! LOL. Actually I got a van this time so the solution might apply. I've been looking at other van solutions where they use rollers. I just might have to marry both ideas. I don't mean I'm gonna marry the ideas or marry them at church. I mean I'm going to use both this idea and the other idea together in a single design 😂

[@BronkBuilt]

@@aomanchutube Actually a van that can have 4x8 sheets lie flat is a great solution as hauling during rain is now an option.

[@aomanchutube]

@@BronkBuilt we moved from Cali to the PNW so yup, July and it still kind of rains. I got rid of my f250 with tailgate lift for this move. It was a pain to get it snogged. Now I'm going to get a Honda Acty mini truck and modify the bejisus out of it to make it into a convenient homedepot trip truck.

[@williammurphy630]

Good job. From Raleigh NC

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@mf9309]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you and you are welcome.

[@DogTownRiverRat]

Totally building one when I get my Tacoma in a couple of months. Nice easy build.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. Good luck with yours!

[@elguapo3527]

Nice. Good job. Thanks for the idea.

[@BronkBuilt]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@derekbaker3748]

Thanks BronkBuild! Just made one for my 2018 Tacoma. Works great...on to the projects

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. I use mine every time I need sheet goods.

[@mingli9563]

It's a pleasure watching this

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you very much. I do appreciate it.

[@Zach-rw6jf]

Dude this scissor action is genius. Will definitely have to use that trick.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. It's still working great for me. Never loaded and hauled sheet goods as easy.

[@larrybe2900]

Another solution if you can't deal with the height for storage is to construct a rigid box frame the height of the cross 2x6's sitting on the tailgate with a connecting piece (2x4) to hold it in place. A bolt with thumb screw would make it quick to make ready and still leave the ability to haul lumber as well. Instead of one unit there would be 4 individual pieces to store together.

[@BronkBuilt]

That sounds interesting. Could make different components as well. Nice idea.

[@davidgreen9663]

Nice job on the equipment and the video !

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@gregmize01]

Awesome design!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. Still use it every time.

[@MrRyancangri]

Great job!!!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@dennisranck1613]

This looks like a fairly simple idea. I am considering upgrading or downgrading however you look at it from a Toyota Tundra Generation 1 to a generation 2 Toyota Tacoma. This was a concern of mine, I do not have this concern currently, but I was curious as to whether or not I can do this with a Toyota Tacoma. With my Flareside Ford Ranger years ago, I could not even set something like this up. Thank you.

[@BronkBuilt]

A couple people have commented that their bed insert does not have the slots for the cross boards. I've owned about 4 trucks in my life and never had that problem so I didn't know it could be an issue. I'd say that as long as your bed has the slots for the cross boards you'd be in business. If not, then you'd need to build more structure to have this work, which may get a bit heavy and harder to store. Thanks for the comment. Let me know how it goes for you.

[@orlycoffey4736]

Great idea! Love it!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@camotow9049]

Move the folding legs back the distance of their self and put the hinges the other way and you will be able to fold completely down

[@BronkBuilt]

I did end up moving them back some so now it "scissors" up much more. Thanks.

[@skylerbrycesmith]

Great idea! I love the flight attendant guided instructions at the beginning of the video haha.

[@BronkBuilt]

I guess flight attendant is what it turned out but i was originally thinking Vanna White :)

[@skylerbrycesmith]

BronkBuilt HAHA, either way it was a great way to be able to haul full sheets in a smaller bed.

[@cthao4501]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been considering getting a Tacoma, but the only thing that has been holding me back is this exact issue

[@BronkBuilt]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@taterberryman]

I drive an ‘08 Tacoma. Great truck, but the tie down locations in the bed are terrible. I had to add D rings at the front of the bed and build something similar to this, although not nearly as convenient... yet.

[@BronkBuilt]

Completely agree. I love the sliding tie downs on the walls but not having rings on the bed in the front is a miss

[@sumandl]

Great Job Sir 💪🏻

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@LinhNguyen-zw5wu]

This is awesome. Also have a taco. Thank you!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for watching

[@ginoasci2876]

The only thing i woiuld change is move the vertical suppirts closer to the end of the tail gate, msybe 3 inches from the end so thete will be support back there, because it looks as if it could tip down wards as you mentioned. Other than that, not much you can do....its simple and effective. Funny that i thuought about the same design and the scissor action, and i happen to see iy on youtube. Cheers.

[@BronkBuilt]

I may actually move them further out. Not for support as that has not been am issue. It would allow the scissor action to close more as where I have them blocks the close just a bit. Thanks for watching.

[@fideauone3416]

Nice. Thanks for the idea.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks for watching

[@pheenix42]

I gotta do this for my little S-10 truck...it'll be a big help!

[@BronkBuilt]

Awesome, good luck

[@LDhusky]

Simple but elegant

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. You are 100% correct. Very simple but the more I use it, the more I like it.

[@civedm]

Love the pointing while talking.

[@BronkBuilt]

My impression of price is right girls :)

[@Livin_Easy]

Slip 2 pieces of 2x4 x10 or 12' under the first sheet. 2x6 pieces if your hauling many sheets of 5/8 drywall or something heavy. I've done it for years with 5/8 x12' drywall,plywood, etc. ..

[@BronkBuilt]

Glad that works for you.

[@Bmv5Bmv5]

Why am i watching this, i dont even have a truck. Great plan and idea though. If i ever get a truck I’ll do this.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. You gotta get yourself one

[@paulb9156]

Great work! Wonderful idea.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@darrellblair5818]

I loved your video. Fantastic idea. I am now a subscriber.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@Barnekkid]

Excellent.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks

[@joel1964.]

Love it ...gonna build one ..😀

[@BronkBuilt]

Do it! I can't tell you how much easier it is to transport those large, heavy sheets.

[@myerscarmy]

Love the idea. Going to have to make this for my truck, but I believe if you were to widen the distance between the 2x4s then you could get the whole thing to colapse almost all the way if not completely. Don't know if that would make too much of a difference.

[@BronkBuilt]

You may be right. I didn't even think about that, I just put them where they looked good to me. Let me know if wider does collapse further. Even saving me 3 inches would be worth it.

[@IQLion]

Another way to get this to collapse entirely would be to flip the 2 hinged feet to the other side of the rack, then add another 2×4 cross brace for support. The downside is that the plywood will only be supported on the 3 rails, rather than all the way, on the 2 runners.

[@labrd41]

These new trucks piss me off. They're all the same unless you buy full size. I bought a new 2018 Colorado short bed, but I also have a 1946 Chevrolet street rod pickup. When parked side by side the Colorado dwarfs the '46. It's longer, wider and taller. The stock bed on the '46 is 48-1/2" wide, plywood sheets would fit. If I wanted to carry a stack of plywood in the Colorado, I'd have to build one of these things like back when I had a S-10...…... So I take my trailer.

[@BronkBuilt]

It does seem to be the way they make the smaller trucks.

[@Corse46VR]

What if you had cut the whole thing symmetrically in half down the middle, and hinged it underneath the middle of the 2x6’s? I think the entire thing would just fold for storage

[@BronkBuilt]

Well, I didn't think of that! That certainly has the possibility of working for sure. Maybe even use a little less room for storing. Great idea!

[@gac107]

IDK if you are getting 20 sheets of plywood on top of that... And if so, even if it's secured down, that's a lot of wood/weight/inertia wanting to move with stop and go with just those smaller braces holding that frame together. I have a long bed Tacoma and I just keep the tailgate up and simply put 4x8 sheets of anything up over it & secure it with straps to the cleats in the bottom of the bed (same as yours). Same for 2x4x8, etc. Works fine. Keep it simple...

[@BronkBuilt]

20 may have been an exaggeration, well, maybe 20 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch. I've only needed 6 at once and it have that fine

[@g7003041]

You are genius 👏

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@carolinadesign199]

Super cool project.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you!

[@shangosankofa9560]

Hey, I slap those 4x8s in my short bed, tailgate down, run a ratchet strap around tailgate and material and have never had a problem.

[@BronkBuilt]

Glad that works for you. Simple and effective

[@myutube1960]

Looks like a great idea. It would have been nice to have seen a demo, how you load and secure the plywood sheets.

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you. I actually did shoot video of myself loading 3 sheets in the Home Depot parking lot. I have a 10+ year old camera and I must have bumped setting that I didn't know about so the video quality was completely unusable. By the time I started to edit this video I had already used those sheets and didn't have anymore in the garage. Sorry.

[@BronkBuilt]

Okay, finally published my follow up video showing you it action. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJvHmHyrpryLh7c Live Action of Loading, Hauling, and Unloading of sheet goods - 4x8 plywood in a short bed truck

[@71160000]

I was waiting for you to add some type of kick stop at the back end to prevent sheets from sliding off. Perhaps something that swivels up and locks in position.

[@BronkBuilt]

I was initially worried about that but after strapping down these sheets do not move at all. If worried simply take one strap and put it around the end hanging off the truck and that will keep it from sliding out.

[@rosshemmings9384]

Being bit of a slacker I wondered if you only used the front cross board and left the tailgate up couldn't you have used the factory tie-downs? With the tailgate up plywood would tend to move forward on it's own and strap would keep ply from bouncing. Just saying...

[@BronkBuilt]

That would work and that's what I used to do but it had 2 cons for me. Others have commented that doing this they have never had the issues I have had with this method. 1. Where the sheet presses against the front of the bed at an angle worked always cause some chipping off the sheet. 2. Much harder to load the sheets this way, especially when you have more than one. You have ro lift it much higher. Mainly for those two reasons I built this.

[@tecager]

Good job great video

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@bobforpples]

I followed your instructions and it worked great! But then when I folded it up to store it in my garage, it hit my ceiling. So, I simply had a contractor come in and raise my garage ceiling 6 inches. Problem solved!

[@BronkBuilt]

I'm lucky enough to have about a 14 - 16 foot ceiling in my garage. This would still work if you hung it horizontally at ceiling, or even on the ceiling.

[@marcelonator]

I love this man !

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you! I do appreciate it.

[@zachford2616]

He said “scissor action” 😂

[@BronkBuilt]

Ha! yes I did but I didn't mean it like you think I meant it ;)

[@diycharger1760]

Good idea

[@BronkBuilt]

Thank you

[@54RockLock]

EXCELLENT!

[@BronkBuilt]

Thanks. I do appreciate it.