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So I finally got around to designing a custom rear storage security panel/shelf for my Bronco. This should keep sticky fingers from just reaching in and grabbing stuff out of the back of my Bronco when the top is off. I designed it to fit with the top on as well so I don't have to take it off and put it back on every time I take the top off and put it back on (like the Ford Accessory Tonneau cover I have).
If I ever do any overlanding I should be able to stack stuff on top and strap it down so it doesn't fly around. I plan to attach my 12v air compressor somewhere hanging down from the bottom (probably have to custom fab a bracket that just bolts it up).
I'm going to use 1/4" aluminum and cut it out with our waterjet at work. I may use something cheaper first for test fitting, IDK, have to see what we have laying around. I'll still need to get the mounting brackets modeled, CNCed, and test fit as well.
We have powder coating in house so I should end up with a great looking product in the end.
JCR has something similar with their cargo basket (bottom pic) but I wanted the added security of covering the entire back area instead of just a shelf.
More pics to come as the project progresses.
If I ever do any overlanding I should be able to stack stuff on top and strap it down so it doesn't fly around. I plan to attach my 12v air compressor somewhere hanging down from the bottom (probably have to custom fab a bracket that just bolts it up).
I'm going to use 1/4" aluminum and cut it out with our waterjet at work. I may use something cheaper first for test fitting, IDK, have to see what we have laying around. I'll still need to get the mounting brackets modeled, CNCed, and test fit as well.
We have powder coating in house so I should end up with a great looking product in the end.
JCR has something similar with their cargo basket (bottom pic) but I wanted the added security of covering the entire back area instead of just a shelf.
More pics to come as the project progresses.
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