Divider for use with Factory Bed Extender

[LadyAndTheTruck]

I've had the truck for about 6 months now, and this is my first DIY addition. The only factory option I got was the bed extender. I really don't like it much. The shape is too round. The aftermarket one I installed on my last Ranger was rectangular and much better. After picking up multiple buckets of cat litter at Petco, I decided it needed a divider. It is made from untreated 2x10 ($16 at Home Depot). The truck is garaged and I work from home, so it won't be out in the weather much. I may paint it later.

I sized it to fit tightly against the extender and the tailgate. The short piece is 27 1/4" and the long piece is 42 3/4". The long piece could vary in length depending on how far from the tailgate you want it to sit. I did not fasten the pieces to each other, to allow for disassembly. The D-ring anchors (Harbor Freight) and the short bungees (motorcycle shop) are probably overkill, but I had them in the Magic Toolbox, so no extra cost.

Spring is almost here and I expect this will be useful for trips to the garden center.

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[olderthanyourdirt]

I've had the truck for about 6 months now, and this is my first DIY addition. The only factory option I got was the bed extender. I really don't like it much. The shape is too round. The aftermarket one I installed on my last Ranger was rectangular and much better. After picking up multiple buckets of cat litter at Petco, I decided it needed a divider. It is made from untreated 2x10 ($16 at Home Depot). The truck is garaged and I work from home, so it won't be out in the weather much. I may paint it later.

I sized it to fit tightly against the extender and the tailgate. The short piece is 27 1/4" and the long piece is 42 3/4". The long piece could vary in length depending on how far from the tailgate you want it to sit. I did not fasten the pieces to each other, to allow for disassembly. The D-ring anchors (Harbor Freight) and the short bungees (motorcycle shop) are probably overkill, but I had them in the Magic Toolbox, so no extra cost.

Spring is almost here and I expect this will be useful for trips to the garden center.

I have an aftermarket bed extender, more rectangular. But it interferes with the clamps of my soft tonneau cover. I think the factory one has a shape that would allow the latches to be engaged

 

[Cherokee]

That contraption that came with my 24' Lariat, LoL.
I drove my Mav home from the dealer and hung that thang on my basement wall.
I doubt I'll ever use it.

 

[LadyAndTheTruck]

Here's a pic with cat litter buckets, as intended. Worked very well.

 

[Redline]

I like your ingenuity. I tacked thin strips of carpet to the ends of my divider boards to prevent scratching/rubbing on the paint. Nice job.

 

[RideSolo]

Nice job. I always appreciate seeing the results of people seeing a need and coming up w/ a solution.

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