I like the box idea too, but....it would have to be smaller though. Oh, and by the way, got my PDP second fuel filter diff breather kit installed. I tried to find a way to put the fuel cut off somewhere on the bottom of the chassis but decided to install it inline with the fuel filters. I had to add a relay but it works. Works so well that I have forgotten a couple of times to switch it off. I was able to get about 100 yards before the truck died.
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Looks like you would have room for a shelf above the chairs as well.
Those boxes are fantastic on longer overlanding trips ... especially for the dirty type cargo and it frees up alot of internal space.Originally I thought our box was also too big but we have come to appreciate it and I think you will too.
When you upgrade the gas struts also consider the strength of the roof hinge cos it takes the brunt of the force when the struts tries to push the raised roof forward and onto the hood ...
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The roof rack is coming along. Total weight of the rack with the mount for the spare is 50lbs. There is NO noticeable difference in raising and lowering the top with the spare mounted. The solar panel will mount towards the rear of the truck and weighs 20lbs.
It's super easy to get onto the roof. I shook the spare and it's rock solid.
Not real sure why Alucab doesn't offer a rack like this.
Should be off to powdercoating this week.
The hatch will be cut 70/30 this week and the inside of the box will be modified for better spacing on the shelves.
It's super easy to get onto the roof. I shook the spare and it's rock solid.
Not real sure why Alucab doesn't offer a rack like this.
Should be off to powdercoating this week.
The hatch will be cut 70/30 this week and the inside of the box will be modified for better spacing on the shelves.
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Really appreciate your comments here. Some folks mentioned that the box looks huge but it was amazing how quickly the space was used.
No upgraded struts were added to the roof and I'm convinced that none will need to be added. As mentioned I noticed NO difference in the opening and closing of the top....it works like it did before the rack and tire were added.
I DID upgrade the struts on the sleep platform as it slammed down a couple of times in cold weather. The heavier struts seem to have addressed that.
If you leave 1/2” space between the two hatches you would still have heat coming up when both are closed.
how do you plan on removing the spare? I sure couldn't without a big ladder. Nice rack nevertheless.
Roll the window down, stand on the door/window sill, should be able to reach it from there and toss it to the ground. Just make sure it doesn't roll away from you when you do it...
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It’s four small steps from the back of the truck to the roof. Yes, toss the spare from the top. To put the flat on top, get it to the top of the box and lift up from there. Sounds simple enough but I haven’t dealt with the spare yet. The biggest issue I see is getting around the solar panel(s).
Ideally the spare wouldn’t be on the roof but with the addition of the bumper storage box there wasn’t any place else to put it.
Ideally the spare wouldn’t be on the roof but with the addition of the bumper storage box there wasn’t any place else to put it.
Powder coat black! Would visually integrate all the roof components to one unit. Troopy looks great btw!
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Just to be contrary, leave it bare. With the 80/20 and adjusting things, you risk chipping the powder coating every time you move things around. Leave it bare and spend the $250 on beer for the craftsman who helped you build it.
