Sliding Truck Bed - Comprehensive Assembly Plan And Visual Guide
A sliding platform, likely for a truck bed or storage area, constructed from T-slot aluminum extrusions. It features a main rectangular frame, a sliding mechanism with rollers and support rails, and a top surface made of acrylic panels attached with hangers. Handles are mounted on the front rail. - Sliding Truck Bed Drawer/Platform
Phase 1: Group Overview
Angle: back left
Base Frame Construction
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2Sliding Mechanism and Frame Completion
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2Panel and Hanger Assembly
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2Handle Installation
Pull Handle Aluminum 80/20x 2
Angle: front right
Base Frame Construction
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2Sliding Mechanism and Frame Completion
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2Panel and Hanger Assembly
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2Handle Installation
Pull Handle Aluminum 80/20x 2
Angle: bottom right
Base Frame Construction
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2Sliding Mechanism and Frame Completion
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2Panel and Hanger Assembly
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2Handle Installation
Pull Handle Aluminum 80/20x 2
Phase 2: Individual Group Assembly
Group: Base Frame Construction
To assemble the main rectangular structure of the sliding platform.
Connect Right Angle Bracket P21 between the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #4) of Front Rail P2 and the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #4) of Right Rail P1. Connect Left Angle Bracket P20 between the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #4) of Front Rail P2 and the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Left Rail P4. Connect Left Angle Bracket P19 between the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Back Rail P3 and the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #4) of Right Rail P1. Connect Right Angle Bracket P18 between the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Back Rail P3 and the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Left Rail P4.
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5" - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5" - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5" - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75" - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75" - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75" - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75" - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75" - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75" - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5" - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5" - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5" - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Part: 1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Group: Sliding Mechanism and Frame Completion
To install the central support rail, roller wheels, and end caps onto the base frame.
Attach T-Joint P5 to the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #4) of Front Rail P2. Attach T-Joint P7 to the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Back Rail P3. Connect Support Rail P6 between T-Joint P5 and T-Joint P7 using the bottom slot (Female Rail 80/20 #1) of P6. Attach Roller Wheel P26 into the left-facing slot (Female Rail 80/20 #3) of Left Rail P4. Attach Roller Wheel P27 into the right-facing slot (Female Rail 80/20 #3) of Right Rail P1. Attach End Cap P25 to the front end hole (Female 80/20 End Hole #1) of Right Rail P1. Attach End Cap P23 to the back end hole (Female 80/20 End Hole #2) of Right Rail P1. Attach End Cap P24 to the front end hole (Female 80/20 End Hole #1) of Left Rail P4. Attach End Cap P22 to the back end hole (Female 80/20 End Hole #2) of Left Rail P4.
Part: 1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5" - Angle: back left
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5" - Angle: front right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5" - Angle: bottom right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Part: 1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Group: Panel and Hanger Assembly
To assemble the sliding top surface by attaching the acrylic panels to the frame using hangers.
Attach Hanger P8 into the top slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Front Rail P2 and secure Panel P9 to it. Attach Hanger P10 into the top slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Front Rail P2 and secure Panel P11 to it. Attach Hangers P12 and P13 into the top slot (Female Rail 80/20 #2) of Front Rail P2. Attach Hangers P14, P15, P16, and P17 into the top slot (Female Rail 80/20 #4) of Back Rail P3. Position Panels P9 and P11 onto the attached Hangers (P8, P10, P12-P17), ensuring they are properly supported.
Part: Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: 4' x 2' Acrylic Panel - Angle: back left
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: 4' x 2' Acrylic Panel - Angle: front right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: 4' x 2' Acrylic Panel - Angle: bottom right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: back left
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: front right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20 - Angle: bottom right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: 4' x 2' Acrylic Panel - Angle: back left
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: 4' x 2' Acrylic Panel - Angle: front right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Part: 4' x 2' Acrylic Panel - Angle: bottom right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Phase 3: Inter-Group Assembly
Attaching: Base Frame Construction
To assemble the main rectangular structure of the sliding platform.
This assembled frame serves as the foundation for attaching the sliding mechanism components and the top panels.
Angle: back left
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Angle: front right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Angle: bottom right
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 49.5"x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.75"x 2
1" Right 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
1" Left 5 Hole 90° Angled Aluminum 80/20x 2
Attaching: Sliding Mechanism and Frame Completion
To install the central support rail, roller wheels, and end caps onto the base frame.
This step completes the frame structure and adds the necessary components for the sliding function before the panels are installed.
Angle: back left
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Angle: front right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Angle: bottom right
1" Tee Joint Aluminum 80/20x 2
80/20 1" T Slot Rail Aluminum 80/20 x 47.5"x 1
End Cap Aluminum 80/20x 4
Roller Wheelx 2
Attaching: Panel and Hanger Assembly
To assemble the sliding top surface by attaching the acrylic panels to the frame using hangers.
This group forms the sliding top surface which rests and moves on the rollers installed in the previous step.
Angle: back left
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Angle: front right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Angle: bottom right
Hanger for Solid Panel Aluminum 80/20x 8
4' x 2' Acrylic Panelx 2
Attaching: Handle Installation
To attach the pull handles to the front of the sliding platform.
This is the final assembly step, adding handles for operating the sliding platform.
Angle: back left
Pull Handle Aluminum 80/20x 2
Angle: front right
Pull Handle Aluminum 80/20x 2
Angle: bottom right
Pull Handle Aluminum 80/20x 2