Want to build my own bed tire rack

[Chuckletheknucklehead]

Hello...

I'm going to the HAVOC In the Hills event. I want to build my own Bed tire rack.

I want to carry one tire and tools but I don't want to pay a mountain of cash to buy one. I'm a certified welder steel fabricator. Does anyone have some prints or drawings of one that I can build myself? I figured I would check and make it a little easier on myself

I figured I would check before I get the Paper and Pencil out.

Regards,
-JP

 

[IRONMAN]

Here's mine I built.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/ironmans-rack-18725/

 

[Chuckletheknucklehead]

Finished Product?

Ironman where is the finished product? Did you get the Aluminum skid plate made for the jack? If you didn't let me know I can make one for you. I weld steel and aluminum I have some 1/4" aluminum plate laying around.

-JP

 

[SterlingE55]

Here's mine I built.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/ironmans-rack-18725/

Nice!

 

[NTXrptr]

Here is one that my buddy and I built for my truck before TRR '13. Worked really well.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/home-made-chase-rack-23365/

We just used the mounting locations, then mocked it up from there. I bought 60ft of tube, ended up with 10 ft extra and some additional scraps from a couple of learning moments.

 

[IRONMAN]

Not sure why its not on there. here you go.

Ford Raptor Bed Rack - YouTube

 

[Fred]

Perfect fit...wow that is really cool and functional looking...the fact it fits under a cover is a bonus...

 

[IRONMAN]

I love it.
One of a kind, I replaced one of the pins that attach to the sockets in the bed with a combination pad lock and I also have combination locking cables and lock everything up if I take the cover off.
Very secure.

 

[Chuckletheknucklehead]

Thanks

Ironman /NTX

Thanks for the great ideas. Both tire/tool racks look amazing. Give me two to three weeks and I should have something and I do stress SOMETHING to show.

Are you guys going to the HAVOC in the Hills? I will be there I will be great to meet some new people.

Thanks Again..
-JP

 

[Maxx2893]

One nice idea you might incorporate. Build a fluid box. Just a simple 5 sided box that can hold jugs of oil (engine, tranny, gear, etc,), PS fluid, water, coolant, etc. Any liquids you need for a run, all in a box. Just need 5 sides a 2 holes where a bungee strap can secure everything down. Obviously you can over build it if you feel it needs to be extra secure, but most TT's use a simple mount like this, so it should be fine for your truck.