how to build slide out deck extensions

[knee deep in it]

I have a 7' x 8' flat deck installed onto my truck. I need an additional 12" width to handle two sleds but I don't want the deck to be that wide permanently. I have to fabricate the same type of slide out extensions that sled decks use. The alternative is fold up sides like Polarice has but that may be beyond our fabrication capabilities.

My deck length is 8'. How many supports should I use? Would three be enough? What size / thickness steel for the male and female tubes? Location and type of hinges for the decking?

Does anyone have detailed pictures of their deck slides that may give me direction?

Thanks

 

[goodngrubby]

you should get ahold of renegade4me on this site. He built an 8' deck for his truck with retractable sides. It turned out pretty nice.

 

[ferniesnow]

I have a 7' x 8' flat deck installed onto my truck. I need an additional 12" width to handle two sleds but I don't want the deck to be that wide permanently. I have to fabricate the same type of slide out extensions that sled decks use. The alternative is fold up sides like Polarice has but that may be beyond our fabrication capabilities.

My deck length is 8'. How many supports should I use? Would three be enough? What size / thickness steel for the male and female tubes? Location and type of hinges for the decking?

Does anyone have detailed pictures of their deck slides that may give me direction?

Thanks

Do you need more pictures? Or some different angles? Let me know and I'll take them for you.....

 

[overkill131313]

I have a 7 foot deck that slids out to 8 feet. PM me a e-mail and I will take some pics and send them to ya! it is easy to build!