If you have factory roof racks that run from front to back you can build your own steel crossmembers using one inch square tubing cut to size and secured to the factory racks using carriage bolts.
How to build a truck roof rack.
Measure the distance from the bed to the top of the roof over the cab and add a foot.
Measure the width of your truck bed and add one and a half feet to this measurement.
How to build a wood truck rack step 1.
Attach one of the.
Square cut two 2 by 4.
Build your own damn roof rack.
Homemade truck roof rack.
With the clock ticking they get to quic.
A few basic tools and materials will help you achieve it.
Professional roof racks are way too expensive.
Tired of lumber hanging out the back of their truck the boys decide to build a homemade truck rack to carry lumber.