Hah yea it’s nice. I saw you can now buy it separately. I was on the fence about getting the barrier but at the time buying it bundled with the shelf was the only option so I bit the bullet.
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Bang Bang
Age is a state of mind.
I assume it hinges on the roof shelf and will only fold if you have that as well?
Yea that’s right. Here’s the page for just the barrier Cargo barrier LC150/GX460 (only) - https://bison-gear.com/en/home/110-shelf-with-cargo-barrier-for-lc120-and-gx460.html
From the description looks like it includes the hinges and drilling holes in the shelf is required if you have the old version, new version has the holes to accommodate already. Can also shoot them an email if you have other questions they were really helpful when I had some pre-order questions.
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Richard
How does it secure in the down position? Hopefully not with magnets.I recently got the Bison Gear shelf + cargo barrier and the side panels as well. I like that the barrier can fold up and is secured by magnets if I need the space to load things with the 2nd row folded down. I’ll admit I must have missed it in the description that it folds up, as I was prepared to just take it off when not needed. Was a pleasant surprise
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On the bison gear it doesn’t block visibility much at all. From my view from the drivers seat I can only see the very bottom of the shelf so doesn’t obscure much at all.
Appreciate the insight!
I have zero obstruction. That was important to me. I got to see one installed on a 460 locally before making my decision. I'm 5'11"-ish (thanks compression fracture) and with my seating I don't even see it. There is some small vertical adjustment so you can decide what works best for you.
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Richard
My Victory 4x4 shelf (Universal Upper Shelf - Victory 4x4 - https://www.victory4x4.com/product/UNI-UPRS.html) only clips off the very top of the rear view window, which doesn't matter very much.
Also, don't think you can only add light fluffy gear to the shelf. I know the Victory site shows a video of one of their employees handing from it, at probably 140 lbs.
I personally have most all my hand tools and some recovery gear up there, and yes a blanket or two.
If you go to my build thread you'll see how I have the rear loaded out, start at post #210: Builds - R²M 2013 GX 460 Overland Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/r-m-2013-gx-460-overland-build.1104719/page-11
Sounds like everyone likes it and I can imaging it being a good, unused location, for items. I'm planning a longer cross country trip for this summer with my kids.
Has anyone used the soft strap types? Useful? Or complete waste of time?
Has anyone used the soft strap types? Useful? Or complete waste of time?
I have the mesh net from Bison and love it. I use it for dog towels, jackets, etc. It’s adjustable, so you can expand it as necessary. Nice to be able to grab a rain jacket from the front seat. It doesn’t obstruct the rear view much.
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Richard
Wouldn't stuff anything more than some coats or light blankets. Just soft items.
Bang Bang
Age is a state of mind.
So it hangs over the 2nd row seats?
Didn't see that yet, thanks.
I assume you can put it anywhere. But yes, with the likelyhood of small pillows, small blankets, hats, headphones and rain gear I can see this being a good thing.
On the bison gear, I assume its aluminum? Is it pretty solid when mounted and tightening up the straps?
I assume you can put it anywhere. But yes, with the likelyhood of small pillows, small blankets, hats, headphones and rain gear I can see this being a good thing.
On the bison gear, I assume its aluminum? Is it pretty solid when mounted and tightening up the straps?
Looking at the BG site, they don't indicate the net/strap style for the 460. You can also view the customer review photos to see some other photos of it installed.
bison-gear.com
Jimny - ceiling net with mounts
Net for Suzuki Jimny Net dimensions 45x90 + 20 cm per side. Fits to grip handles with mounting point in 188-232mm range.
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Richard
Just realized going to your link (thanks for the link...) that it looks like it actually attaches over the 2nd row seats, not the third row!Looking at the BG site, they don't indicate the net/strap style for the 460. You can also view the customer review photos to see some other photos of it installed.
Jimny - ceiling net with mounts
Net for Suzuki Jimny Net dimensions 45x90 + 20 cm per side. Fits to grip handles with mounting point in 188-232mm range.
That may be a though for small light items like blankets and small pillows. Traveling, my wife sometimes like to have a blanket and pillow on her, and this would make it an easy access while driving instead of keeping it all in the far back of the rig. It'd also keep it from flopping around in the second row seat too.
It attaches to the 3rd row grab handles, behind the 2nd row. I can turn around and pull a jacket out if I need to. Depending on arm length, YMMV. I just keep soft stuff up there, but those tend to be things that get thrown in somewhere and I have to dig them out. Now everything has a place.
I don't recall if it specified the 460, but it says GX and similar. I might have taken a chance since the grab handle bolt spacing seemed similar b/t models. It fits fine and has some play horizontally for placement. I have a pic above the Bison MOLLE panels here: Sheptastic 2015 GX460 Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/sheptastic-2015-gx460-build.1282907/post-14422137. Links and other details are in the posts before that one.
I just remembered I made a sunshade material rectangle when I had my jeep for top down days, and it's the right size for a "ceiling hammock" setup. Will work on it and see how I like it. Hats, travel pillow, blankets, wires, and other random clutter should be perfect.
Nice Safe Jack Kit!I recently got the Bison Gear shelf + cargo barrier and the side panels as well. I like that the barrier can fold up and is secured by magnets if I need the space to load things with the 2nd row folded down. I’ll admit I must have missed it in the description that it folds up, as I was prepared to just take it off when not needed. Was a pleasant surprise
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