2x6x55” boards don’t fit in bed sockets

[nillwj]

I made 3 “bed boards” in order to haul plywood per dimensions I’d read (2x6x55 1/8”) and using a tape measure. None fit. I’ve attached the pix I used for reference. View attachment 199317
I have the Lariat with spray in bed liner so reduced the length to 55”. I had to chamfer both ends to get two to put in place. The Ford logo in the front of the bed interferes with the 2x6 designed to go there. Instead of cutting the one I made down, I will use a 2x4 instead. The Ford softcover rails interfere inserting with the 55” length as well. Sheesh!
2025 Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD w/4K tow View attachment 199317

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[Eggflipper]

That is the beauty of having your own truck. You customize everything so it fits YOUR truck.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

What made you think that 55" is the magic number? Some AI-generated info?

HRG

 

[oysterville]

I've got the graphic at home but I think that it's like 54.5". I use two 2x4s for the sake of heft.

 

[Dave O]

Measure twice cut once regardless of what the graphics say

 

[MavMeister25]

It’s 54.25 inches. That’s if you have the spray in bed liner. Plus I lightly sanded the ends so it doesn’t scratch the liner. Works great, fits perfect. I used 2x8 board.

 

[Ksprelude01]

I'll second the 54 1/4". I used a 2x8 cut down to 6 1/2" so its the same height as the wheel wells. If you take a 1 1/2" triangle out of the bottom corners it will sit flat on the bed bottom.

 

[Bobkath]

That looks like professional grade. Well done

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

I've got the graphic at home but I think that it's like 54.5". I use two 2x4s for the sake of heft.

This one? I'd subtract 1/4" for the SIBL.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/diy-bed-divider-made-from-cedar.50970/#post-876556

HRG

 

[oysterville]

This one? I'd subtract 1/4" for the SIBL.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/diy-bed-divider-made-from-cedar.50970/#post-876556

HRG

That's the one.

 

[Joe Strummer]

If you have a hard folding tonneau cover, the dimensions won't work because of the tonneau cover rails. I found this out the hard way.

 

[Redline]

Here you go

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

If you have a hard folding tonneau cover, the dimensions won't work because of the tonneau cover rails. I found this out the hard way.

I can get my 54-1/8" 2x6 under my BakFlip MX4 just fine,,,,,,

HRG

 

[DougS2K]

So I could measure this myself but it's -8C outside and dark so I'll ask here. Does the tailgate in the higher position line up parallel with the wheel well or parallel with a 2x4 laying across the wheel well? Also looks like I'd need a 2x6 in the 54 1/4" spot if I wanted to load plywood as anything higher then 2x6 would stand higher then the wheel well and not allow the plywood to sit flat.

I've had my truck for 3 weeks now but it's been to damn cold out to do any custom stuff in the back.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

So I could measure this myself but it's -8C outside and dark so I'll ask here. Does the tailgate in the higher position line up parallel with the wheel well or parallel with a 2x4 laying across the wheel well? Also looks like I'd need a 2x6 in the 54 1/4" spot if I wanted to load plywood as anything higher then 2x6 would stand higher then the wheel well and not allow the plywood to sit flat.

I've had my truck for 3 weeks now but it's been to damn cold out to do any custom stuff in the back.

The tailgate when set at the higher position is level with the top of the wheelwells, but I measure 6-1/2" from the top of my rubber bed mat to that level, so a custom cut 2x8 will be needed.

HRG

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