The only modification to the bike mount is the large yellow knob(which is an extension of a bolt-head for securing the bike mount to the aforementioned bike kit) will need to be replaced with a more traditional lag bolt that will provide additional length to bolt the bike mount to the thicker 2x4. Something as simple as a 2x4) More specifically, once a 2x4 has been anchored to a truck bed or equivalent flat surface, then this bike mount may be secured to the 2x4. We've also read where a functional platform may be made from other materials(i.e.

Product Description: This offering is for one new Rhode Gear Truck Shuttle Bike Mount and related mounting hardware to attach the bike mount to the Rhode Gear Truck Shuttle Bike Kit(the latter of which is not included) We believe the bike kit is a thin/flat steel platform that may be installed in the bed of a pick-up truck(or another flat surface) and then these bike mounts may be easily secured to the steel platform with existing hardware included with this bike mount. We also maintain customer friendly return/refund/exchange policies. more We have very reasonable shipping terms and combine orders to save money(for customers) on shipping costs. New Rhode Gear Truck Shuttle Bike Mount in Original Retail Packaging Thank you for your interest in this item and please visit our store for other offerings.

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