How to build a bike rack for a pickup truck step 1.
Build a bike rack for truck bed.
Collect the supplies needed which can be found at any home improvement or hardware.
Materials for the bike rack.
Custom bike rack made from pvc that can be used in a truck bed or as a stand alone bike rack.
Just put the rack on the bed of the truck keeping the rubber tabs between the bed and the tailgate then just close the tailgate.
It is easy to install and it does not need you to bolt or drill the bed of your truck.
10 pipes x 12.
Cut the pvc pieces.
This measurement will be used to cut the main two boards that will make up the base of your bike rack.
Even though we only have two bikes i wanted to build a rack that fits four bikes but my truck is too narrow so i settled for three.
If you have a different truck you ll want to measure your truck and cut the pipes accordingly to fit your truck bed.
Pipeline racks truck bed bike rack.
Cut two lengths of 2x6 a half inch shorter then your measurement.
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Wipe each end with a piece of sandpaper to remove any cutting burrs.
The pipes i needed are.