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    Wildernest Retrofit for 2006 Frontier

    So I have completed Phase 1 (the outer shell) and have pictures and results posted at http://wildernest.proboards.com/thread/776/wildernest-retrofit-rails-nissan-frontier?page=1&scrollTo=2444 Rather than posting it in 2 different places, I have put the results there. Anyone needing advice or...
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    Wildernest Retrofit for 2006 Frontier

    Hey DaveinDenver... Yea, I felt the same way about those rail hooks when I saw them, but they do take up less space. By bolting instead of using clamps, I can now fit my pontoon into the bed a little easier side to side width-wise- every inch counts, I guess.
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    Wildernest Retrofit for 2006 Frontier

    Ended up redoing both rails and topper mount - reversed bolts so that bolts are facing outward. Much more streamlined and less chance of catching stuff on bolt ends. Replace the bolts I had used with grade 5 since I didn't know what the others were. Locktite on threads. About 9 bolts on each...
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    Wildernest Retrofit for 2006 Frontier

    Here's what I ended up doing with the angle iron on the rails. Not sure about the clamps for the topper since there is no vertical lip for the bottom of the clamps. It's probably ok that way but I'll be drilling a few bolt holes through the rail just to be safe as I'll likely have the topper on...
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    Wildernest Retrofit for 2006 Frontier

    That's the kind of thing I was hoping for- thanks CactusJack! My only concern is the additional weight but I think making it safe takes priority. Also thinking that if I used U channel then maybe I could use the clamps instead of drilling through the tops of the bed rails. Or I guess drill...
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    Wildernest Retrofit for 2006 Frontier

    Hi All, new to forum. Just picked up a Short Wildernest in good shape to put on my 2006 Nissan Frontier. Length leave me with a 2 inch gap which I can seal by attaching material to the bottom of the rear flip up window. Not sure if I will use wood wrapped in rubber or foam wrapped or some...
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