DIY bbq pit build.

[dpg481]

Do you feel like the handles will not get in your way when putting meat on or off?

I dont think it will be an issue since the racks will pull out about two and a half feet. Just pull it out and stand to one side if something needs to go all the way to the back.

On another note, does anyone recommend any certain temp gauges.

[TimH]

enjoying this!

[TXHUNT3R]

Caught up, nice build, that thing is a monster!

[Jaq]

awesome looking project! can't wait to see the finished product. lets get this thing fired up by the 4th of July!

[dpg481]

awesome looking project! can't wait to see the finished product. lets get this thing fired up by the 4th of July!

Man, I got the firebox all welded up and most of the grate work will be done tonight if I get a chance. It's probably gonna get its first burn this weekend. Hopefully it doesn't take a rick of wood to run it for 12 hours.

[dpg481]

Got the grates finished when I got home today.

[forneydroptine]

Man that thing is looking good

[hunt247]

I have wondered about that myself. From what I can tell as of now it will more than likely balance out with only one, especially with wood in the rack. I pulled it about 30 miles last week and it pulled great, so I think it's gonna work.

It really looks good. I would be more concerned with the axle holding the weight. It can pull good but not if the axle bends if you hit a pot hole going 55mph down the HWY. If you are not going to be going up and down the road with it that much I am sure it will be fine. I estimated it to weight about 2500lb to 3000lbs. I assume it is a 3500lb axle so i would not put much wood on when traveling. Just my 2 cents. Really good build been wanting to do the same thing.

[dpg481]

It really looks good. I would be more concerned with the axle holding the weight. It can pull good but not if the axle bends if you hit a pot hole going 55mph down the HWY. If you are not going to be going up and down the road with it that much I am sure it will be fine. I estimated it to weight about 2500lb to 3000lbs. I assume it is a 3500lb axle so i would not put much wood on when traveling. Just my 2 cents. Really good build been wanting to do the same thing.

I've got a 6 lug axle laying out back that may be going under it at some point.

[hunt247]

I've got a 6 lug axle laying out back that may be going under it at some point.

Cool. Good work. I wish I had time to start mine.

[dpg481]

Got the grates all done!

[dpg481]

Man she sure looks good behind the ole ford.

[poisonivie]

Might want to add a skid plate to the firebox.

[2014FusionM]

Might want to add a skid plate to the firebox.

I was just about to say the same thing!

[BOWTIE DRYVA]

That's going to be a nice cooker