My DIY bed divider that doesn't rattle around

Dean S · Mar 10, 2024

Got sick of everything sliding around in the bed so I decided to makeup a divider this weekend. I didn't like how sloppy the slots were for a 2x6 so I modeled and 3d printed some end caps and used a piece of 5/4 x 6 PT decking I had laying around, painted it black and put on the caps. It fits nice and snug and can easily be removed from one side of the bed. Would've been faster to just screw a block of wood onto the ends of the 5/4 x6 but I like the rubber-like properties of the tpu filament, plus I have to justify having this printer somehow! Print times were ridiculous though, like 5 hours each!

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uga · Mar 10, 2024

Real nice! I wish I had a printer to make those...........................................................

Tim d · Mar 11, 2024

Dean S said:
Got sick of everything sliding around in the bed so I decided to makeup a divider this weekend. I didn't like how sloppy the slots were for a 2x6 so I modeled and 3d printed some end caps and used a piece of 5/4 x 6 PT decking I had laying around, painted it black and put on the caps. It fits nice and snug and can easily be removed from one side of the bed. Would've been faster to just screw a block of wood onto the ends of the 5/4 x6 but I like the rubber-like properties of the tpu filament, plus I have to justify having this printer somehow! Print times were ridiculous though, like 5 hours each!

Very fancy! I cut a 2x4 and dropped it in.

The Flush · Mar 11, 2024

Composite door shims work great to hold the 2x6 in place. They are black and blend in with a SIBL.

uga · Mar 11, 2024

How about a link or a pic to give us an idea ?

Nuclear Sunrise · Mar 11, 2024

What about a like to the file to 3d print them ourselves?

SLJ · Mar 11, 2024

I just dropped in a 2x6. It doesn't move around and have a 2x4 that I drop on top of it if I want it taller. I do have to get in the bed to pull it out as it's a tight fit.

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ArtP · Mar 11, 2024

uga said:
How about a link or a pic to give us an idea ?

Just Google it.

I just use a 2x4 cut to the exact length. It will stay at any height in the slot and doesn't rattle.

JP4AZ · Mar 11, 2024

Nice work OP. I thought these dimensions might help others (I forgot who originally posted it).

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Wheelman · Mar 11, 2024

It looks great, well done!

Dean S · Mar 11, 2024

Nuclear Sunrise said:
What about a like to the file to 3d print them ourselves?

Just added the .step file to the original post. I based the dimensions on a piece of pressure treated decking that's been drying in my garage for a year or so so a fresh wet piece might be too tight.

Dean S · Mar 11, 2024

Tim d said:
Very fancy! I cut a 2x4 and dropped it in.

That would certainly be cheaper and easier. Still learning the CAD and 3d print software so looking for opportunities to customize the maverick and do that at the same time.

generalmgr · Mar 11, 2024

The Flush said:
Composite door shims work great to hold the 2x6 in place. They are black and blend in with a SIBL.

Good call on the shims… I never thought of that but will try it out.

KdeB · Mar 11, 2024

That’s a really nice divider solution. Wish I had a 3D printer …

For what it’s worth, anyone looking for a really good “buy it” divider, I can recommend saving up your pennies and ordering this one.

Yes, it costs a bit. But was a perfect solution for us — we like to put our groceries back there, and the canvas grocery bags we use are a perfect fit with this divider.

It’s a cinch to take out and put in (tension mounted), is lightweight, and folds for storage or tossing in the back seat as needed.

Apologize that this goes against the spirit of the OP’s great DIY solution … but for those not so blessed with DIY abilities, and able to swing the price, this is a good solution.

Truxistm Bed Divider for Maverick

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dasblack · Mar 11, 2024

JP4AZ said:
Nice work OP. I thought these dimensions might help others (I forgot who originally posted it).

Cool thanks!

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