DIY single or double sleeping platform

[Beach_Bum]

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Also, the 60/40 split will still allow me to carry gear and a backseat passenger if I need that room as space is limited with my selected 2-door.
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The 60/40 split is only on the 4-dr. The 2-dr is 50/50.

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[The_Axeman]

What kind of 5/8 plywood was used? Where did you buy? is it pressure treaded?

Also those 6" supports are they 2x6 pine, non pressure treaded ?

Where did you find the hinges please?

Thx... if you can provide more details that would great!
looking for a shopping list sort of

Bravo, great work, best i've seen on forum!

So I used standard 5/8” plywood. Non pressure-treated. I guess there’s always a chance that it could get wet - but it’s not press wood or MDF so that doesn’t worry me. For the supports I just sandwiched and glued two pieces of the 5/8” ply together and allowed it to dry before cutting them.
As for the hinges - I picked up three black 1-1/4” x 24” hinges from Home Depot. Two for the 60% side (panels are 26” wide) and one that I cut in half (12”) for the 40% side (panels are 15” wide).
I have the rubber floor liner for the trunk so I used that to help with the outline of the rear deck. It’s a little too involved to go into details about fitment - but just take into account the carpet thickness. My panels don’t fold perfectly flat without some weight on the, because I was pressed for time and had to get it made while I didn’t have the carpet yet.

 

[The_Axeman]

The 60/40 split is only on the 4-dr. The 2-dr is 50/50.

Good to know - but I have a 4 door and was making this for myself so……..

 

[Beach_Bum]

Good to know - but I have a 4 door and was making this for myself so……..

I get it. You did a really nice job. I was responding to @choppersean who seemed to imply that his 2-door selection had a 60/40 split.

 

[skater777]

Can it support 3 people? Asking for a friend.

 

[The_Axeman]

Can it support 3 people? Asking for a friend.

I think it would be pretty tight for 3. It’s only 41” wide.

 

[mcinfantry]

I’m looking at 1/2” marine board or hdpe

 

[texashoya]

I’m looking at 1/2” marine board or hdpe

$$$ HDPE $$$

I think I'm gonna go with 3/4" birch that I then get linex-ed...

 

[mcinfantry]

$$$ HDPE $$$

I think I'm gonna go with 3/4" birch that I then get linex-ed...

A couple hundred isn’t that bad

 

[texashoya]

A couple hundred isn’t that bad

Everything I'm seeing is like $450 before delivery

 

[mcinfantry]

Everything I'm seeing is like $450 before delivery

As soon as I get a 2 door I’ll post it up and what I did

 

[texashoya]

As soon as I get a 2 door I’ll post it up and what I did

Sweet! Thanks

 

[Jhuff]

At 6’1”, this gives me a lot of hope! Nice design!

I don't have the Bronco yet but would like to incorporate a similar front extension into my plans.

Can you give the approximate lengths for each of the three sections? That would help my planning immensely.

 

[AlpineDescent]

Awesome setup, maybe it’s just me, but I like the orange strapping, adds a nice contrast. Wherever mine is delivered I’ll give this a try. You could also make some drawers for the space underneath for clothing or other storage.

 

[Jhuff]

Also, you mentioned that you make want to make a removable support to stand up under the void by the hinges....

Just eyeballing it, a carpeted double-thick board might be the right size to be stowed near the tailgate when it is all folded up; leveling off your cargo shelf and hiding those exposed hinges.

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