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Ok I’m ready for T&E!!!! The top of the rack shelf is 5” from from the headliner as measured from the bottom of the rear cargo light. The rack is 17mm from perfectly centered due to the shape of the rear headliner with the rear AC unit. The top corner sits 3mm from contacting the headliner so it’s as high and tight I think it can be.
Im pretty excited about the rack also being easily removable with only 2 sets of screws and nuts due to custom machined hardware. Once the brackets are bolted into the handle locations that is. This also has custom machined standoffs just as a nice touch.
If this sounds good please PM me with an address and I’ll send out two preproduction T&E prototypes for free for feed back. First two ppl in lower 48.
Because they are so easily available the kit will only include the brackets and hardware. So far the Container Store 18 x 48 shelf has been validated in black (483010) and white (483011). I’m 99% certain chrome would work but haven’t actually tested.
Container store doesn't list this color but it's available in a "Metroseal Gray Epoxy" finish... which might appeal to the gray interior folks. Can't find an accurate picture of it though. (picture shown is the larger size with the additional center brace).Mine was just the brackets. The shelf is easy to find from the container store. Metal Shelves & Metal Storage Shelving - InterMetro Shelving | The Container Store - https://www.containerstore.com/s/shelving/intermetro/12?productId=10000983SKU#
483010 IT's the 18x48 shelf.
I will say the distance between two handle mounting locations in the 98-02 is 200mm. That holds true for both sides.The older LCs have one horizontal handle and one vertical handle. The newer LCs have 2 vertical handles. I'm wondering if 2 of the same vertical bracket would work for the later model LCs. I'm assuming the newer LCs use the same handles as the older ones, just oriented differently. Can someone tell me the distance between the bolt holes on the vertical bracket and I can measure on my rig?
That's a great looking setup!@hotdiggitydamn job well done man. Install was super easy, and instructions were actually useful.
I haven't put any stuff on it yet, but it is very sturdy and the space it creates will be very handy!
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Totally in on a set for my '02 LX470That's a great looking setup!
Quick update: Today is pretty exciting as I’ve filed for an LLC with the state of GA. Cottage Cruisers LLC will be up and running in the next few weeks! Email is live at cottagecruisers@outlook.com. As soon as I have an LLC I will register here as a vendor before any sales.
The first batch will be a limited run of 10 units in stainless. If all goes well I’ll ramp up for larger runs and then turn my attention to the later year models.
I would like to thank everyone for the feedback and frankly the push to do this. The Mud community has been so awesome!
totally in on one of those first sets!Quick update: Today is pretty exciting as I’ve filed for an LLC with the state of GA. Cottage Cruisers LLC will be up and running in the next few weeks! Email is live at cottagecruisers@outlook.com. As soon as I have an LLC I will register here as a vendor before any sales.
The first batch will be a limited run of 10 units in stainless. If all goes well I’ll ramp up for larger runs and then turn my attention to the later year models.
I would like to thank everyone for the feedback and frankly the push to do this. The Mud community has been so awesome!