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Actually not a bad idea. I still have some 80/20 nuts that’s a decent option. But what’s the difference in that versus a wing stud instead of a wing nut?
 
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Instead of using the 80/20 nuts, why not run the bolts through the existing nuts that are inserted into the plastic? That way I don’t have to drill new holes in the red panel.
 
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Here’s another possible option.. I’m going to order some to try on mine..



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Very cool! It would be nice if they offered those in 6 mm thread so I could use the factory installed nuts. Maybe they do, I’ll check. I could always make my own 6mm bolts with ball end if they didn’t have them.

Then the “knob” is flush mount so I would need to cut a large hole.

Still very cool, thanks
 
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Several reasons I don’t want that:

Not willing to spend $500 dollars yet on storage.

Also I don’t want more weight hanging off that back than I need.

That also means my tailgate would be past the bumper and susceptible to damage.

Now some day I would like a light weight aluminum rear carrier that held just a tire and fuel. But I’d only use it when the rear seats are occupied. For now I have a rotopak mount in the front of the bed and I lay a tire back there too when the rear seat are down.

I’ve tried to keep weight low and evenly distributed. For now I have two ammo cans under the seat, a small pelican in the rear floorboard (when it’s not used) and a larger pelican that lays in the front of the bed. I would love to use both rear doors and delete a storage box or at least get a smaller one.

I guess I should go ahead and order some of those fancy door bushings from RB3 (sorry if I got the name wrong).
Did you do the underdash storage yet?
 
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How about a skinny glove box door for a van. My old Chevy van had one in the console
 
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Hit up McMaster for "spacers and standoffs" see if they have stuff you can cut to length to replace the shoulder part.

Or this is an option.
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I had to go back to work so that slow the progress down. But I did get a couple more things done.

I had this 6” hole saw from building some Cornhole boards. So why not use it?
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Two cuts seems like it will allow for larger objects.
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I had to go back to work so that slow the progress down. But I did get a couple more things done.

I had this 6” hole saw from building some Cornhole boards. So why not use it?
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Two cuts seems like it will allow for larger objects.
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Throw one of these in each door and you’ve got “dry” storage.


MARCHWAY Floating Waterproof Dry Bag 5L, Roll Top Sack Keeps Gear Dry for Kayaking, Rafting, Boating, Swimming, Camping, Hiking, Beach, Fishing (Orange, 5L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SCC1JB/?tag=sxsweb24-20
 
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Hole looks good.. did you decide what fastners to use?

For now I’m going to put two or three 5 mm hex wrenches in the glove box and just put the screws back in the red panels.

I’ve had several thoughts. I might get some 6 mm stainless studs and make my own thumb screws to install.

Another thought is to put studs in the door with holes in the ends of them. And put some kind of small bungee between the screws to hold the door panel in place. Something similar to para cord for lashing items on canoes or kayaks.

But for now I will use stock hardware and carry extra tools in case I drop one and lose it. Sometime soon one of you guys gonna come up with a better idea that won’t cost a fortune.
 
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Throw one of these in each door and you’ve got “dry” storage.


MARCHWAY Floating Waterproof Dry Bag 5L, Roll Top Sack Keeps Gear Dry for Kayaking, Rafting, Boating, Swimming, Camping, Hiking, Beach, Fishing (Orange, 5L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SCC1JB/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Excellent idea. I have a couple of those in my kayak as we speak. It would be better to keep things dry even if it is just some tow straps or ratchet straps.
 
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dual lock velcro? the stuff they use on your windshield for electronic toll pass things?

Now that’s probably worth trying because that would be a cheap test. And it would probably work. Those plastic pieces are very lightweight. Thank you

There’s not many flat surfaces so I would need to figure out a way to build it up in the back since most of it is irregular surface.
 

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