installed utiltrack system on non utilitrack bed

mytitan · 01-07-2007, 05:40 PM

took about 1.5 hrs w/ a buddy
used 13mm small and long socket wrenched
also used 3/8 socket drive
3/4 pvc pipe (35" length) duct taped it to 3/8 drive
used oem bolts
bought nuts for oem bolts from hardware store
spacers
duct tape
drill
the track thats closest to the cab has all the oem rivnuts in place(just drill holes and use the screws)
****do not drill all the way through the sheetmetal (only enough to go through the 1st layer) or else u will ruin the oem rivnuts****
see pics
ill write up a step by step when i get the chance.....

socaldad · 01-07-2007, 05:53 PM

Looks great! As does the new cover.

-Ken

FuzzyLogic · 01-07-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytitan

took about 1.5 hrs w/ a buddy
used 13mm small and long socket wrenched
also used 3/8 socket drive
3/4 pvc pipe (35" length) duct taped it to 3/8 drive
used oem bolts
bought nuts for oem bolts from hardware store
spacers
duct tape
drill
the track thats closest to the cab has all the oem rivnuts in place(just drill holes and use the screws)
****do not drill all the way through the sheetmetal (only enough to go through the 1st layer) or else u will ruin the oem rivnuts****
see pics
ill write up a step by step when i get the chance.....

Awesome...I'll be looking for the writeup. I've been wanting to add U_Track to my truck. The dealer said it was not possible.

**walleeme** · 01-07-2007, 08:00 PM

Very cool, and speaking as a U-track user, you are going to love that.

I went to a nice car show (San Diego County) last May, and I saw U-track installed on a red 63 Datsun truck. Very trick on a nicely restored truck. He also shrunk down the bed extender and installed that. Obviously, the truck owner was a Nissan fan. Never got to talk to him.

Mychael101 · 01-14-2007, 02:45 AM

Can't wait for the write-up and great job! Does it feel sturdy and secure? Reason I ask is because some have said it can't be added afterwards since there is reinforcement in the bed to support the utilitrac system.

Mychael101 · 01-24-2007, 08:17 AM

Did you do this before or after you got the bedliner sprayed?

leukus · 01-24-2007, 04:09 PM

Any word on the Write Up?

I want to do this - i am calling tomorrow to get prices on the tracks.

Thanks

TitanUp2004 · 01-24-2007, 04:28 PM

I love my U-track system in my truck. Mine was done factory tho. It is nice being able to move the tie down hooks any where you want. I want to get the tool box that runs in the track next.

excavator1 · 01-24-2007, 05:20 PM

Looks Great! Add me to the list of those waiting for the write up!! My dealer also told me adding it was not possible.

silverbeast · 01-24-2007, 05:34 PM

Nice job on the track system. Did you put the two tracks on the floor of the bed too?
Just called the parts department at Brown & Brown nissan in Mesa, Arizona, and spoke with "Jerry."

Asked him about buying the track rails for the titan. He told me that if it didn't come with it, it wouldn't fit(with a sarcastic attitude). So i told him that I still want to install it. So he said the parts can be purchased seperately but would cost over a thousand dollars! Didn't even look anything up any prices on the rails just blurted out the cost!! Know thats a STEALERSHIP!!!!! What do you guys think of that??????

nut · 01-24-2007, 07:29 PM

Looks sick dude good job

Mychael101 · 01-24-2007, 08:03 PM

For over a grand I would just try and find a complete bed with the utilitrac system and locking side compartment. I think I saw that the tracks are about $40 a piece.

h46crewchf · 01-24-2007, 11:28 PM

Silverbeast- I called 3 delerships within 70 miles and they all had the same price. It was just over a grand. I bought a set from a buddy that has an aluminum rack, over his whole titan, for screens and such. I offered him 50 bucks and he shot back and said 100 I went home and got the tools and to the bank for cash immediatly. They were a serious MOFO to remove. The only thing that kept me going was the price. They are not installed as of yet but I am still working on a plan.

So any write ups would be helpful in my planning stages here.

mytitan · 01-24-2007, 11:31 PM

sorry guys just been really busy lately i will post step by step on how to do this in the next week.

TitanBlue · 01-25-2007, 03:53 PM

I only paid about 35-40 per bottom track. That 1000 is just way off base.

Did you say the front unit has weld nuts in place? Can you see where to drill easily, I never noticed it. would like to add the front in addition to the bottom ones I'm doing already. I may add side units as I'm getting a UT Bedextender from somebody.