4 Ways a Welder Can Upgrade Your Truck Bed

The truck bed is a key element of a vehicle, but your truck bed may not have everything you need to get through daily activities and adventures. A welding service can provide some key truck upgrades that improve the functionality of the truck bed, add some useful elements, and create a truck with extra enjoyment.

A mobile welding service can complete welding jobs at any location, so you do not need to drop off your truck or leave it parked in a lot for multiple days. Check out some of the ideal options for welding upgrades in your truck. Each option will add some longevity and has specific uses for your truck needs.

1. Hooks & Bars

Hooks and bars provide a lot of extra support as you put cargo in your truck. When you try to transport large objects or heavy objects, you want to ensure the items stay strapped down and in place. Welded-on hooks offer a strong connection to the truck bed. With the accessories welded on, you can enjoy extra strength as the accessories become a part of the truck bed.

Also consider the installation of bars on or across certain areas of a truck bed. For example, two steel handles near the tailgate area give you something to easily pull up on as you climb into the rear of the truck.

A bar that crosses the back of the truck can help hold a number of items. For example, you could attach PVC pipes to a welded-on bar and use the pipes to hold fishing rods securely. You would not need to lay the poles down or take them apart just to transport them.

2. Cargo Gliders

A cargo glider allows you to extend your truck bed and have extra access to work tools and projects. You will not need to constantly climb into the truck bed with this large platform that slides outward and can hold items like toolboxes or materials. For extra security and reliability, a welding company can weld the base of the cargo gliders to the truck bed so that they never get loose like they would with screws.

3. Rear-Facing Truck Seat Brackets

If you enjoy going off-roading or just want some extra seats in your truck, then consider the installation of welded-on truck seat brackets. Rear-facing seats offer extra room and comfort. Many truck bed seats are sold with safety straps in place and are manufactured for legal use in the United States.

When you have the seat brackets welded on, you can ensure they are secure and will remain in place through multiple trips. Instead of the whole seat, just the connection bracket is welded on so you can remove the seats for extra cargo options and more space when needed.

4. Truck Bed Repairs

If you've owned your truck for a while, then you may improve the truck bed itself with some welding repair. Rust spots and deterioration can create holes in the truck bed. Fix these issues with mobile welding repair. Welders can patch up the truck bed, remove excess rust, and create a secure base that will not break off again.

A full inspection of the truck bed will determine the best method for repairs and help ensure the repairs add strength and durability to some of the weaker spots of the truck.

For more information on truck bed upgrades and repairs, contact us at 3-B Welding LLC. Our mobile unit will travel to your location and complete the job. We have years of professional experience and have worked on trucks of all sizes.