I originally used hose clamps attached to the passenger grab handles but the shelf would tend to wobble so I decided to removes the handle and used some brackets. The shelf is in there pretty solid and does not wobble...
Rear ceiling rack inquiry
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oh, hose clamps would be a lot stronger. Sorry for saying you used zip ties.
Definitely looks nice with those brackets! Keep up the good work!
Regards,
-JJG.
oh, hose clamps would be a lot stronger. Sorry for saying you used zip ties.
I guess it was LCP's attic rack...Definitely looks nice with those brackets! Keep up the good work!
Regards,
-JJG.
jjgarci1 said:
I have an interior full 8-point roll cage. I shoved the sides between the cage's rear down tubes and the rear window and secured it to the cage with 3/8" wide zip ties. I cut the shelf long and bent the ends down to hook onto the sides for support plus one 3/8" zip tie in the front to the cage.
HA! I said that is just to get the LIGHT stuff up out of the way so it's not crushed by the scuba tank, spare rear driveshaft, spare rear axle, refrigerator, backup 110v air compressor, 1500W inverter, refrigerator, tyre pliers, bolt cutters, 2 impact wrenches, drill, angle grinder, 24v MIG Ready Welder, Craftsman aluminum 2 ton floor jack, complete metric and SAE tool set - all on a heavy duty slideout drawer, and even though I've been accused of such, I'm proud to say that I don't carry the Kitchen Sink!
A bar sink would make much more sense. Or you could go for the snorkel sink, that would make Phil really jealous.
rack meet cruiser
This is a spare tire carrier that the PO installed in my '96 80 series. I think something similar for both sides would be a good start for mounting an attic shelf in a 80. After that it's probably preference, whats lying around, etc. Any thoughts? Am I missing something?
This is a spare tire carrier that the PO installed in my '96 80 series. I think something similar for both sides would be a good start for mounting an attic shelf in a 80. After that it's probably preference, whats lying around, etc. Any thoughts? Am I missing something?
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exactly what I would think. Maybe two mounting points coming off each end of the rbacket for stability? Im sure many options from that basic mount idea to connect to the rack and hold it steady.
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After some research and looking at some other crusiers last Friday night, John G and I came up with a different solution to the challenge that started all this:
With the sub box, tool bag, etc on the back floor, I am limited to about 1/3 of usable floor space and kind of limits carrying things.
We came up with a sub floor that will run over the top of these items and make a full size top floor 12 inches above the original floor. Maybe add some storage shelves underneath and have plenty of space on top. Jjgarci1 has offered up his mad welding/fabbing skills to create something custom.
thanks for all the input from everyone, many great ideas
With the sub box, tool bag, etc on the back floor, I am limited to about 1/3 of usable floor space and kind of limits carrying things.
We came up with a sub floor that will run over the top of these items and make a full size top floor 12 inches above the original floor. Maybe add some storage shelves underneath and have plenty of space on top. Jjgarci1 has offered up his mad welding/fabbing skills to create something custom.
thanks for all the input from everyone, many great ideas
Hi-Jacker on board
Along with my attic I built these window guards...what do you thing?
Along with my attic I built these window guards...what do you thing?
Great idea !!!!!! I Like it..May have configure something like that....Hi-Jacker on board
Along with my attic I built these window guards...what do you thing?
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Rudster, I couldnt believe the number of modifications youve added to your 80 since I saw it last - youve ben busy.
Hi-Jacker on board
Along with my attic I built these window guards...what do you think?
Looks clean Phil - keeping thieving fngers out of your truck when the sliders are left open for air is a good idea - Having to open and close the sliders each time I park is a pain.
Shhh!! That's supposed to be a secret. But, yes, I run mine open in nice weather. Lets the air flow thru better and you don't have to run the fan. Johndoes anybody really ever open those sliding windows
(I mean except for locked in keys ;p)
does anybody really ever open those sliding windows
(I mean except for locked in keys ;p)
Yes, to air up tires.
^^^^^what he said^^^^^
HA! I said that is just to get the LIGHT stuff up out of the way so it's not crushed by the scuba tank, spare rear driveshaft, spare rear axle, refrigerator, backup 110v air compressor, 1500W inverter, refrigerator, tyre pliers, bolt cutters, 2 impact wrenches, drill, angle grinder, 24v MIG Ready Welder, Craftsman aluminum 2 ton floor jack, complete metric and SAE tool set - all on a heavy duty slideout drawer, and even though I've been accused of such, I'm proud to say that I don't carry the Kitchen Sink!
Apparently you wheel with Jeeps a lot?
does anybody really ever open those sliding windows
(I mean except for locked in keys ;p)
Sam prefers them open...
Apparently you wheel with Jeeps a lot?
YES! How did you know??
I also run some technical rock crawling trails by myself or with buddies who have buggies, so I'm the support vehicle when the Jeep stuff breaks!!!