Anyone know the proper length to cut a 2x6 to fit/put between these bed ribs?

 

A tape measure would know...

 

Start by cutting it a 1/2" long and then remove material until you can jam it in place.

 

That's how I did mine.

 

64 3/4 I already measured it, but I wanted to know if anyone has either to an exact fit. I did it in my chev and 04 f150, but this 19 has bedliner and that takes away space. 65 end to end would be perfect, but the lined ribs change it slightly. Tapered corners would be good. Everyone loves to be a smartass. But not you Jimboy, that was good answer and well suggested. Been to this rodeo before, but figured I'd ask what others thought this time.

 

As suggested above, sneak up on the right length. In my '25, this meant tapering the board vertically and then shaving until it fit very snugly side-to-side. I then used a router to chamfer the vertical end edges to accommodate the bevel on the plastic liner for a rattle-free front-to-back fit. I may have done shave/chamfer a couple of times to really sneak up on it, I don't recall. You may want to consider hand holes at either end for ease of use.

 

Looks good, nice air holes and handles. looks well done. I also have a milk crap strapped down.

 

Thanks. The bigger holes are mostly for decoration but make it little lighter and easier to drop in from the side.

 

Those are speed holes my friend and they add +5 HP to your rig.

 

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Well I got it to fit perfectly