dog barrier??
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i have seen some made out of webbing before in a jeep cherokee, it diddent look too bad, the webbing was real thin so you could see out the back. it was sew(ed?) each time the webbing crossed. he used a metal piece at the top to attach to the roof and same on the bottem
i have seen some made out of webbing before in a jeep cherokee, it diddent look too bad, the webbing was real thin so you could see out the back. it was sew(ed?) each time the webbing crossed. he used a metal piece at the top to attach to the roof and same on the bottem
Here's a link to a Raingler cargo net install in a Cherokee.
http://jeepin.com/features/barriernet/index.asp
I am using a small Raingler "half-net" intended to go in the back window of a YJ Wrangler - it doesn't reach floor to ceiling in my LX450 - I use it to partially partition the upper rear cargo area to keep up sleeping bags and other lightweight gear. It's extremely well made. It looks trick and works very well. Check their website for a bunch of different nets - they include dimensions and the straps are about 24 inches long. As far as I know they don't offer a direct-fit net for a Cruiser (tho they have one for a 4Runner):
http://www.raingler.com/shop/categories.asp?catID=1
Here's a pic of that 4Runner net:
http://www.raingler.com/shop/showImage.asp?img=images/Toypetunia 004.jpg
The best solution IMHO is a Milford Cargo Barrier:
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/page4e.htm
Most of the light weight pet barriers are pure crap, and won't hold a rambunctious big dog in back. And they certainly won't keep a flying tool bag from braining you during a collision.
John
http://jeepin.com/features/barriernet/index.asp
I am using a small Raingler "half-net" intended to go in the back window of a YJ Wrangler - it doesn't reach floor to ceiling in my LX450 - I use it to partially partition the upper rear cargo area to keep up sleeping bags and other lightweight gear. It's extremely well made. It looks trick and works very well. Check their website for a bunch of different nets - they include dimensions and the straps are about 24 inches long. As far as I know they don't offer a direct-fit net for a Cruiser (tho they have one for a 4Runner):
http://www.raingler.com/shop/categories.asp?catID=1
Here's a pic of that 4Runner net:
http://www.raingler.com/shop/showImage.asp?img=images/Toypetunia 004.jpg
The best solution IMHO is a Milford Cargo Barrier:
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/page4e.htm
Most of the light weight pet barriers are pure crap, and won't hold a rambunctious big dog in back. And they certainly won't keep a flying tool bag from braining you during a collision.
John
I used to use this on my 88 4runner. Was easy to take down if I need more space, it was for a medium to small dog:
http://www.comfysheep.com/petbarriers.html
I got it at Costco several years ago. I haven't tried it in the 80 though, but should work. Its just held in by pressure against the floor and ceiling.
http://www.comfysheep.com/petbarriers.html
I got it at Costco several years ago. I haven't tried it in the 80 though, but should work. Its just held in by pressure against the floor and ceiling.
Left a re-direct in 80 tech, but these have been discussed in Outfitting and you'll likely get a better cross-model answer.
It depends what you want it for...
I bought the standard one the stretches between the roof and the floor. They suck. It will keep the dog back there when parked, or cruising down the highway, but that's about it. I wanted something that would contain my dogs in the event of an accident. a 65lbs and 90lbs flying object in a roll over would not be fun. I recall looking into an actual barrier from Oz. It was rock solid. Bolted in. And was very expensive if I recall correctly. I can't remember the name of it.
I am back to using dog crates strapped to the floor.
I bought the standard one the stretches between the roof and the floor. They suck. It will keep the dog back there when parked, or cruising down the highway, but that's about it. I wanted something that would contain my dogs in the event of an accident. a 65lbs and 90lbs flying object in a roll over would not be fun. I recall looking into an actual barrier from Oz. It was rock solid. Bolted in. And was very expensive if I recall correctly. I can't remember the name of it.
I am back to using dog crates strapped to the floor.
I am using a steel barrier made to fit a Ford Explorer in my 60. Fits and functions fine. I don't remember who made it...
If I am taking the dogs on a trip, I use a single or double dog box. This is better for the driver, and safer for the dogs.
M
If I am taking the dogs on a trip, I use a single or double dog box. This is better for the driver, and safer for the dogs.
M
Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
We've made a couple for the 6x rigs which work real well. If you have seen Bruce Miller's old '60 (now Owned by Pat Belle-Oudry) that is one of them. 3/4 inch steel frame with expanded metal screening It attaches at the top to the shoulder belt mounts above the rear seat and bolts to the top of the fenderwell at the bottom. The screening part of the barrier doesn't extend below the back of the seat. That way when the seat is down you can load longer gear underneath the barrier, and if you want to allow the dogs access up front the barrier will not prevent it.
While we haven't had occasion to "crash test" one I expect that it would easily stop a heavy tool box in all but the worst frontal impacts. Definitely keep a box (or a dog) in back during a roll over.
I'll be putting one in a '62 soon and I'll make it a point to snap some shots of it.
Mark...
While we haven't had occasion to "crash test" one I expect that it would easily stop a heavy tool box in all but the worst frontal impacts. Definitely keep a box (or a dog) in back during a roll over.
I'll be putting one in a '62 soon and I'll make it a point to snap some shots of it.
Mark...
I've been tinkering with the idea of making one for my 60. My plan is to use a 3/4" deep by 1/4" wide channel for the edge with a 4x4 grid 4x4 guage welded wire mesh for the field with 2 vertical supports across the field. I plan to attach it to the top in a fashion similar to the Milford setup. then attach the bottoms at the seatbelt bolts. I've also been tossing around the Idea of a 2 piece folding type setup that the bottom would fold up out of the way for sleeping purposes. The whole thing is still up in the air but at the price of a good barrier like a Milford I figure that I can get something just as sturdy for 1/4 the price by building it myself.
