Who hauls 4x8 sheet goods?

[Delta1Seven]

Is there any good way to haul 4x8' sheet goods? Why did they make the wheel wells like 2" too narrow to fit a sheet of plywood between them?!?!

I found these images from a 2nd Gen forum. Interesting idea, although I have a power lift tailgate so I'm not even sure if this would be possible or if it will mess up the electronic motor. Any ideas welcomed!

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[Sagebrush]

There are four notches set into the bed for 2 x6's. I haven't hauled that way. The last time, I think I loaded a sheet of plywood flat, held it up, and closed the tailgate.

 

[Delirious]

I tried something similar with the power tailgate and it just returns to the fully open position if it feels any pressure on it.
The new Colorado's have a midway position to do that for the tailgate.
You can see how they do it on their tailgate by this photo if you zoom in.

 

[SnowmanJPS]

Is there any good way to haul 4x8' sheet goods? Why did they make the wheel wells like 2" too narrow to fit a sheet of plywood between them?!?!

I found these images from a 2nd Gen forum. Interesting idea, although I have a power lift tailgate so I'm not even sure if this would be possible or if it will mess up the electronic motor. Any ideas welcomed!

I know my power tailgate constantly gets mad at me and stops moving all together so I have to move it myself, I'm sure this would work perfectly fine, what a silly way to make a few bucks making these chains to the right length for a flat haul tho

 

[ixo]

use the notches in the bed, put some cut 2x4s in there, use straps across the back to keep them from coming out.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/notch-in-bed.460051/

https://www.woodworkingdiary.com/transporting-4x8-plywood-in-a-toyota-tacoma/

 

[Delta1Seven]

use the notches in the bed, put some cut 2x4s in there, use straps across the back to keep them from coming out.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/notch-in-bed.460051/

https://www.woodworkingdiary.com/transporting-4x8-plywood-in-a-toyota-tacoma/

I considered this, but I feel I still would need to put something above the tailgate for (support of the material) to prevent something like drywall from snapping, since this method only supports about 4ft of the sheetgood.

 

[sabinjo]

I considered this, but I feel I still would need to put something above the tailgate for (support of the material) to prevent something like drywall from snapping, since this method only supports about 4ft of the sheetgood.

That's what the milk crate is for in the second link. Seems to me that or something similar would work fine in conjunction with the two boards in the notches.

 

[TexasBill]

I considered this, but I feel I still would need to put something above the tailgate for (support of the material) to prevent something like drywall from snapping, since this method only supports about 4ft of the sheetgood.

I would say also if you are already buying structural lumber lay it down first on the 2x6 laying across the bed and then lay the 4x8 stock on top.

 

[sjfuqua]

I went with a custom 'milk crate' - the pedestal is made from a 2x4, sits on the tailgate, the runners sit in the grooves in the tailgate to help hold it in place, and the top is flush with the two 2x6s in the notches. For added security so I don't worry about if flying off the back of the tailgate (although it seems like it will stay where it is under load), I added a couple of light duty straps, one on each side, that attach to the tie down loops in the bed.

 

[TexasBill]

I went with a custom 'milk crate' - the pedestal is made from a 2x4, sits on the tailgate, the runners sit in the grooves in the tailgate to help hold it in place, and the top is flush with the two 2x6s in the notches. For added security so I don't worry about if flying off the back of the tailgate (although it seems like it will stay where it is under load), I added a couple of light duty straps, one on each side, that attach to the tie down loops in the bed.

That looks AWESOME. Thank You for sharing.

 

[sabinjo]

I went with a custom 'milk crate' - the pedestal is made from a 2x4, sits on the tailgate, the runners sit in the grooves in the tailgate to help hold it in place, and the top is flush with the two 2x6s in the notches. For added security so I don't worry about if flying off the back of the tailgate (although it seems like it will stay where it is under load), I added a couple of light duty straps, one on each side, that attach to the tie down loops in the bed.

So simple and cool. Leave it to someone here to already have come up with the perfect solution

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