I’ve looked into trail rails and bed rack system for my Frontier (I knowwww, not a gladiator!) for a while. Wanted to do a unistrut diy system but it looked overwhelming. After watching your two vids on installing, I’m confident I can do it now. Thanks for the info! Looks great and you made it seem less daunting than most others.

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching and the compliment. It isn't very hard at all. Nissan has a better system than the Gladiator, but I'm sure its stupid pricey. I use mine a lot and I've never had any issues whatsoever. Good luck! I'm confident it'll be fairly easy.

Just got a Gladiator Nov 8! From a Wrangler to a Gladiator, it was truck necessity based decision. First thing I looked up was bed modifications. I just finished installing the first rail! The sun went down, but tomorrow morning, I'll finish the job. Man this is awesome, thanks!

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Thanks for watching!!!!!

This super helps and that bed rack too that you made in the other video was a life saver. Keep up with the great content.

@EvolvingMale

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

Good information, the mic sounds good! Glad your feeling better.

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George.

Great system, I have tons of unstrut laying around. I have stock rail system in my launch edition but will add this to my sons Ranger.

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Even if the bed isn’t set up for it, you could always just use sheet metal screws, instead of bolts. Same difference. I have a video posting tomorrow, showing a whole new use for unistrut. This may be my favorite diy modification yet.

My next weekend project. Many thanks

@EvolvingMale

Жыл бұрын

You’re Welcome. Please subscribe and thanks for watching

This is a great way to make a feasible trail rail.

Nicely done, even with the oversight with reverse hole layout, nice and clean. Also, brought me back to my childhood playing on the sidewalk seeing you work out there, kinda ironic considering your channel's name.

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I find myself thinking the same things sometimes. Thanks for watching and it’s always nice to eat from people.

I have an old IH Scout that I'm gonna give this a try on thanks-

Thank you Just got a 22 frontier, not much out there for it. just need to fix it for some camping. The old jeep (M38A1) is not a freeway rig and for sure not with the trailer. So, I am looking for DIY's for the truck. Thanks again.

@EvolvingMale

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and please Subscribe

Exactly what I was looking for. I did not like the one from Home Depot simply because of the holes. I am heading to my local Fastenal. THANKS!!!

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for watching

Awesome video. This is what I like to do instead of spending my hard earned all time it looks great.

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@SpiritKing-pg3hb

2 жыл бұрын

@@EvolvingMale Welcome

I am about to try this!

@EvolvingMale

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

Well done ✅ next on my list for my JT

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony for watching. Please make sure you subscribed. Thanks again.

great job!

@EvolvingMale

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

Just FYI, don’t know if prices change since this video came out but it’s cheaper for everything at Home Depot. About 50% cheaper. This is a great idea and build. Keep up the great work.

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

The price fastenal have me in store vs online was huge. But things change sometimes

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

Also, thanks for watching

thanks for good idea!

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

Do you have the measurements on all sides?

Nice!!

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Sweet glock decal lol👍

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Did this for my Gladiator, but I used the regular Holed strut. (Covid has made things hard to come by). I'm curious, can you show how you mounted your Gas and water cans to the strut? Thanks and subbed.

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

I will try to do a video sometime this week and post it. Make sure you got the Alerts set to tell you. (Click that bell). Thanks

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

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For someone who’s bed doesn’t have Pre-drilled holes, what size drill bit do I use for a m6x30 bolt? Also, do you just bolt it into the bed without a nut on the backside?

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

I cant believe you don't have predrilled holes. They should be there. But if they aren't, I guess you'll have to find a way to get a nut back there.

@caschycom

2 жыл бұрын

@@EvolvingMale @goddamnadam Plusnuts or rivnuts should do the trick

What's the advantage of the solid channel? I want to do this on my Gladiator.

@Jackal_Blitz

2 жыл бұрын

The pre-drilled holes don't align with the holes in the Gladiator bed, so you end up having to drill holes anyway. Also, if a hole overlaps slightly, it would be even more difficult to drill out correctly. It's easier to just start with no holes and put them where you need them.

What size length is the strut that you used in this video?

@EvolvingMale

Жыл бұрын

1 7/8”? I think. Or it’s 5/8. Anyway, it’s the bigger one. It comes in two sizes

Good job bro…Me having OCD, I’d just say when done u should worry about ur aesthetics bec that lil piece of 2”x2” was crooked when u tightened ur eyehole bolt down. Question: wouldn’t u need Nutz on the back end of those Uni-Strut support bolts u used? So if u tie-down something tough, it doesn’t rip em out of ur bed sidewall?

@EvolvingMale

Жыл бұрын

They are threaded and there’s no way to get to the back. I’ve had zero issues in nearly two years. They work great. And trust me, I’ve fixed those rings to be the same a million times. OCD is alive and well inside me.

Great video, but what are the dimensions of the rail. How long is it and what size strut? All I see at my HD is 1 5/8. Thanks.

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

It’s 1 5/8 strut. I don’t remember the length offhand but it’s easy to figure out.

Your super strut link doesn't show anything on their website. Is there another vendor you found these at?

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

Home Depot or Lowe's will have it in the electrical department. If there is a local Fastenal, they will have many styles and options. Any electrical supply place will have it also, but the normal box stores will have a limited supply, but easier to go into and buy. Also, Grainger.com

What size m6 bolts were they?

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

M6 x 30 will be fine.

what are the measurement to cut the stud

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what part you are asking about. Do you mean the side pieces themselves? I believe about 50 inches on the sides and like 47 for the back window one.

Can you explain more about your reasoning? Why do you want a solid backed strut? Why not just use the pre-holed ones and use washers to pin it to the bed? I presume your truck bed already had rivnuts in the holes? Mine doesn't. I just learnt what a rivnut was today and because that wasn't mentioned I almost started the project only to fail at stage 1. How can this be under $50 project? A 10 foot unistrut on its own is $99 CAD.

@EvolvingMale

5 ай бұрын

Man, you’ve got a lot of complaints. Well, for one, I’m not in Canada. I can’t make this with everybody’s currency. I’m in the US. I also made this back in like 2020, so things have gone up. I like the solid unistrut because I can have holes where I want them. Not all over the place. My truck has threads in the bed. I don’t know that not all did. You’re the first person that has said they didn’t have them. Sorry this video was such a disappointment.

I never saw a weather proof ammo box that didn't leak. Good ol' military grade stuff.

12 or 14 gauge? Great Video. Getting all the part together now!

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

Either one is fine. I honestly don’t know which one I have. If you’re worried about load ratings, you can find them online. Thanks for watching.

@mav68nrs

3 жыл бұрын

Fastenal only had 12 gauge its like .020" different in thickness. The unistrut isn't gonna be the weak point. It's gonna be the screws mounting it to the bed, and how thin the bed wall is which is gonna be way thinner

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

@@mav68nrs I agree. The aluminum is way thinner.

How did you mount the ammo can ? Can you make a video

@EvolvingMale

2 жыл бұрын

Already did. Please hit that subscribe button. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqym3I-whLeadLA.html

I am astonished ANYTHING is cheaper at Fastenal. That store has a way of making a rich man feel poor.

@EvolvingMale

3 жыл бұрын

I do get my works pricing so maybe that helped.