Adding to my Truck Bed: step ladder, molle panel, bed divider, storage box & more

[CurtisB]

What grabs your interest?

Too much of it grabs my interest. Just taking notes for future reference right now.

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[AbnRgr]

Good luck with your build.

 

[TNFurb]

My days of hauling yard debris are over. I let the lawn cutting service deal with it. The tonneau cover is the X15. I was drawn to it because of the cloth cover rather than vinyl. I also appreciate the lifetime warranty. I have had the cover on three different Mavericks. I’ve experienced minimal leaks from a hard driven rain entering at the upper corners of the tailgate. I have never noticed any significant flutter at highway speeds. It’s tight. I recommend it.

I can second that recommendation on the X15. I love mine too

 

[AbnRgr]

One item I added to my truck bed is a aluminum truck tool box. I have not attached it to the floor of the bed. Rather, I make use of an adjustable bed divider to prevent the box from sliding back and forth in the bed. I like the flexibility the box offers. The boxes contents can be secured with a built in hasp and key lock. When I need the truck bed floor space for hauling, the box can be easily lifted out with built-in handles.

I ordered my box from Amazon. Yesterday, while surfing the net. I came across several offerings on AliExpress of similar boxes in multiple sizes in both bare metal or black. The prices appear to be at least comparable to what I found elsewhere and less than what mine cost. For those that are looking, many ship for free. (Other than being a customer, I have no relationship with AliExpress.)

 

[TCPTX65]

If you're looking for the tailgate steps a little cheaper and faster shipping, Amazon has the same ones here:

Amazon.com: AA Products Aluminum Omni-Directional Tailgate Ladder Rack with Wide Pedal and Handrail for Truck Easy Install Durable Ladder Rack Capacity 300 lbs(USPTO Patent Pending) : Automotive

 

[Solo]

If you're looking for the tailgate steps a little cheaper and faster shipping, Amazon has the same ones here:

Amazon.com: AA Products Aluminum Omni-Directional Tailgate Ladder Rack with Wide Pedal and Handrail for Truck Easy Install Durable Ladder Rack Capacity 300 lbs(USPTO Patent Pending) : Automotive

Thanks! Looks like I got some measuring to do.

 

[AbnRgr]

The difference I see is the width of the individual stair treads. I find the wider treads on the one I bought a little steadier when gong up or down.

 

[Luthinator]

Not really. I was invited by Amazon to join their program for providing blind product reviews for items that their sellers offer up. I get to keep the items I choose to review, The value, normally the selling price of the product, is reported to the IRS by Amazon as income to me. I end up paying whatever is the appropriate tax rate for my adjusted gross income. That means I’m getting about an 80% discount on many items. I only wish I could order up what I want instead of being limited to what sellers are offering up for reviews.

How do you get to be one of those people? Can you go register somewhere?

 

[AbnRgr]

No, there is no application procedure. Although there is nothing secret about the program, I knew nothing about it when first invited. Selection of those who might receive an invitation appears to be made by Amazon based on an internal evaluation of quantity and quality of reviews submitted prior to an invitation. M wife and I made frequent use of Amazon Prime and frequently submitted reviews for those items we found of interest, good and bad. Good luck.

 

[lonewolf904]

Tell me where you found the bed ladder 🪜

Having spent most of my time on my new ‘24 hybrid XLT tricking out the interior, over the last several days I turned my attention to the truck bed and surrounding. What I have completed includes:

• Installing a tailgate mounted step ladder
• Mounting Molle panels to both truck bed side walls
• Installing a four gang switch panel with 12V and USB power outlets to the cubby storage doorr
• Adding a 30”x13”x10” aluminum truck bed storage box
• Adding a ratcheting adjustable bed divider bar
• Mounting my telescoping truck bed grab bar to a side wall
• Switching out the OEM third brake light unit for a third party blacked out replacement
• Adding a blacked out trim ring surround to the tailgate Ford emblem
• Applying raised black tailgate letters
• Adding a bed mat over the OEM DIBL
• Adding a color coordinated carbon fiber stubby antenna
• Installing Muslogy’s truck bed cargo net
• Installing a tailgate support strut
• Added a blacked out American flag hitch receiver insert cover

 

[AbnRgr]

The bed ladder was bought off of eBay. If you look at the beginning of this thread you’ll find screen shots of where I found all the major items, including the ladder. I understand similar ladders can also be found on Amazon.

 

[Derwood]

Having spent most of my time on my new ‘24 hybrid XLT tricking out the interior, over the last several days I turned my attention to the truck bed and surrounding. What I have completed includes:

• Installing a tailgate mounted step ladder
• Mounting Molle panels to both truck bed side walls
• Installing a four gang switch panel with 12V and USB power outlets to the cubby storage doorr
• Adding a 30”x13”x10” aluminum truck bed storage box
• Adding a ratcheting adjustable bed divider bar
• Mounting my telescoping truck bed grab bar to a side wall
• Switching out the OEM third brake light unit for a third party blacked out replacement
• Adding a blacked out trim ring surround to the tailgate Ford emblem
• Applying raised black tailgate letters
• Adding a bed mat over the OEM DIBL
• Adding a color coordinated carbon fiber stubby antenna
• Installing Muslogy’s truck bed cargo net
• Installing a tailgate support strut
• Added a blacked out American flag hitch receiver insert cover

That stepladder is a slick idea! I'm going to look for one myself!

 

[Edge Haley]

Would you be able to find the right sized ball lock pins to make the ladder a quick release item?

There is a new version of the ladder that has two much easier release attachments that makes it easier to remove the ladder. I have looked at all the AliExpress and Amazon ladders and this was the best ladder that I saw...mainly due to the wide steps for safety of placing your feet...but decided to stick with my folding $20 Harbor Freight stool due to minimal need for getting in the bed.

 

[Headbanger]

Great job! I honestly thought that was a snake hook at first. Figured you were a venomous snake wrangler or something

I have that same ratching cargo bar and it's a great choice!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Dtex]

There is a new version of the ladder that has two much easier release attachments that makes it easier to remove the ladder. I have looked at all the AliExpress and Amazon ladders and this was the best ladder that I saw...mainly due to the wide steps for safety of placing your feet...but decided to stick with my folding $20 Harbor Freight stool due to minimal need for getting in the bed.

There is a new version of the ladder that has two much easier release attachments that makes it easier to remove the ladder. I have looked at all the AliExpress and Amazon ladders and this was the best ladder that I saw...mainly due to the wide steps for safety of placing your feet...but decided to stick with my folding $20 Harbor Freight stool due to minimal need for getting in the bed.

Edge, do you have a link to the newer version you found?

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