when the DELUXE lid is closed, it would be exactly like the FIXED lid right?Thanks for the legwork. Probably gonna be deluxe lid for me then.
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when the DELUXE lid is closed, it would be exactly like the FIXED lid right?Thanks for the legwork. Probably gonna be deluxe lid for me then.
Can you explain what you see as the limiting factor with the raiseable lid when it comes to the soft top?Have you considered the fixed lid cargo area enclosure? Based on the lid review here, I'm wondering if the fixed lid might work better with the soft-top? I only have the soft-top, and I love having the rear/side windows out, but am looking for a bit of security
https://accessories.ford.com/compartment-asy-rear-stowage-vm2dz-78115a00-c.html#2021/Bronco
I thought that was the case but now I am confused.when the DELUXE lid is closed, it would be exactly like the FIXED lid right?
is in the linked videos and pictures, the little prop that is used to hold the soft top pivoted up gets in the way of raising the lid on the cargo enclosures so you have to hold both up at the same time manually.Can you explain what you see as the limiting factor with the raiseable lid when it comes to the soft top?
Just thinking about this without the vehicle is starting to make my head hurt. If someone breaks into the vehicle, can they unlock the rear tailgate, thus unlocking the entire cargo box?
thanks - I'm leaning DELUXE (to have the option of opening the lid - knowing that 99% of the time it will be closed (fixed)is in the linked videos and pictures, the little prop that is used to hold the soft top pivoted up gets in the way of raising the lid on the cargo enclosures so you have to hold both up at the same time manually.
Presumably, but I'm not sure. I haven't seen a fixed lid one installed yet.when the DELUXE lid is closed, it would be exactly like the FIXED lid right?
Have you considered the fixed lid cargo area enclosure? Based on the lid review here, I'm wondering if the fixed lid might work better with the soft-top? I only have the soft-top, and I love having the rear/side windows out, but am looking for a bit of security
https://accessories.ford.com/compartment-asy-rear-stowage-vm2dz-78115a00-c.html#2021/Bronco
I don't know why you would get a fixed top. I have pointed out some issues with mine, but for the little price difference, I still don't see why you would want the fixed lid. With some minor design tweeks, it would be excellent.I am at the same decision point, this is what I intend to use my FordPass points towards. I can't decide between the security drawer (which absolutely won't hold a backpack) and these enclosures. I'm inclined to go for the deluxe one, because down the road I will be getting a hard top to replace the soft top.
If you're thinking about folding down the rear seats for cargo into the cargo area, you'll have to remove more than just the top. I think you'll have to look into removing the whole assembly.That is a great point. Like @stuston said, if the lid was detachable it'd be pretty amazing. I need to move a pinball machine once a year and it'd be nice if I didn't have to remove the entire cage to do it.
I will try to get some pictures in the next few days. The 'hinge' is just a bolt on each side with a nylock nut and some nylon washers. They've done a very good job overall of keeping it quiet. The problem is that you have to replace that bolt, and you need some kind of bracket to hold a spring-loaded pin. I suppose you could have a clevis pin, but I'm not sure how it would work on the clearances - I'll take a closer look when I get photos.So I gave Tuffy a call. The fixed lid is not removable. The deluxe lid SHOULD be. @stuston can you give us a photo from the bottom looking up at the hinges and the grooves this guy just described to me? The Jeep versions are removable.
I've had no issue with keeping it closed, but I also have trailers and an Excursion if I need to move big stuff.thanks - I'm leaning DELUXE (to have the option of opening the lid - knowing that 99% of the time it will be closed (fixed)
Putting a kickstand under the enclosure is a great ideaput some type of clip on the lid itself that would hold the bottom of the kickstand so that when the enclosure lid went up the soft top lid did as well?
I plan to try new struts at some point. The [soft]top will rest on the lid without the kickstand anyway, and it only goes about as far up as the lid -- having the kickstand sit on the lid wouldn't really help. Having a second kickstand on the lid wouldn't hurt for safety, if nothing else.@stuston Do you think that there are any valid workarounds for the issue with the soft top lid and the cargo enclosure lid not cooperating?
Do you think it would be possible to either/or/and...
1. replace the gas struts in the enclosure with more powerful ones that are capable of holding up more weight?
2. put some type of clip on the lid itself that would hold the bottom of the kickstand so that when the enclosure lid went up the soft top lid did as well?
Makes sense, if you're successful with those new struts be sure to let us know.I plan to try new struts at some point. The [soft]top will rest on the lid without the kickstand anyway, and it only goes about as far up as the lid -- having the kickstand sit on the lid wouldn't really help. Having a second kickstand on the lid wouldn't hurt for safety, if nothing else.
I interpreted his post as having a kickstand under the lid, so you can prop up the lid (with the soft top resting on top) and use the same slot that the kickstand on the top uses. I think that would be cool. I have the soft top but not the enclosure so I don't know if it would actually work, but it seems like it would?I plan to try new struts at some point. The [soft]top will rest on the lid without the kickstand anyway, and it only goes about as far up as the lid -- having the kickstand sit on the lid wouldn't really help. Having a second kickstand on the lid wouldn't hurt for safety, if nothing else.