For the last several years I have wanted to install a cargo barrier. I have tried the cargo net, which is a good and practical solution, but have always come back to the solid permant barrier of a Milford. Unfortunately, Milford is next to impossible to source and out of my price range, and I really wanted something that could be left in place, while folding down the second row seats for sleeping or larger cargo. My research has brought me to the Speski Off-Road Cargo Barrier. Corbet is a MUD vendor, who like me has had similiar requirements and decided to make his own- the end result is a custom solution that incorporates a 1/3 barrier- brilliant.
I received the barrier in well packaged box with organized/labeled hardware with supports. The complete install required 25-30mins. The following are the detailed directions that were sent to me to help with install.
Install instructions:
Remove both 3rd row grab handles.
Hardware list:
8, M6 x 30mm allen head bolts
8, fender washers
4, M6 nuts
4, spacers, 2 shorter than the other 2
Test fit the bolts into the captured nuts in your roof, chase with a M6 x 1.0 tap if necessary.
Install all 4 mounting brackets on the barrier first, then install into the truck. The upper mounting brackets can only be installed one way.
Use the fender washers between the bolt head and the mounting bracket. The serrated washers will bite into the inner barrer tube. You'll need to tighten up the upper bracket bolts before it goes into the truck. Once installed you will not have access to them.
The lowers can be tighted by opening the slider windows. But just line them up (form triangle shape) by the rear ward grab handle bolt holes and tighten everything up good and snug.
OK, this is the most important part. I can be done on your own but an extra hand would be helpful with the install, or find a box or something you can rest the barrier on as you start the bolts. You will install the rear bolts first. Order is as follows. Fender washer, upper backet, lower bracket, smaller spacer, and slide bolt through. Hand tighten the bolt only at this point. After both sides are in, intsall the forward bolts using another fender washer and the larger spacer. Just start the threads of the first bolt and move to the other side. Once all 4 bolts are started tighten them up. Not too tight as to strip the threads.
You will notice that as you tighten the mounting bolts the upper brackets flex in. This is part of the design. It keeps the barrier centered and adds to stability right to left.
The quality and craftmanship of the barrier is excellent and Corbet is a good guy to deal with and answered many of my questions in a timely manner.
I received the barrier in well packaged box with organized/labeled hardware with supports. The complete install required 25-30mins. The following are the detailed directions that were sent to me to help with install.
Install instructions:
Remove both 3rd row grab handles.
Hardware list:
8, M6 x 30mm allen head bolts
8, fender washers
4, M6 nuts
4, spacers, 2 shorter than the other 2
Test fit the bolts into the captured nuts in your roof, chase with a M6 x 1.0 tap if necessary.
Install all 4 mounting brackets on the barrier first, then install into the truck. The upper mounting brackets can only be installed one way.
Use the fender washers between the bolt head and the mounting bracket. The serrated washers will bite into the inner barrer tube. You'll need to tighten up the upper bracket bolts before it goes into the truck. Once installed you will not have access to them.
The lowers can be tighted by opening the slider windows. But just line them up (form triangle shape) by the rear ward grab handle bolt holes and tighten everything up good and snug.
OK, this is the most important part. I can be done on your own but an extra hand would be helpful with the install, or find a box or something you can rest the barrier on as you start the bolts. You will install the rear bolts first. Order is as follows. Fender washer, upper backet, lower bracket, smaller spacer, and slide bolt through. Hand tighten the bolt only at this point. After both sides are in, intsall the forward bolts using another fender washer and the larger spacer. Just start the threads of the first bolt and move to the other side. Once all 4 bolts are started tighten them up. Not too tight as to strip the threads.
You will notice that as you tighten the mounting bolts the upper brackets flex in. This is part of the design. It keeps the barrier centered and adds to stability right to left.
The quality and craftmanship of the barrier is excellent and Corbet is a good guy to deal with and answered many of my questions in a timely manner.
