Gen 3 or 3.5 rear doors.. lets see what you ave done

[Skidmarkart]

All, my Gen 3.5 rear door is, in a word, busted. Netting is stretched, plastic bits are missing, anchors long disappeared. I want to do something to clean it up and make it useful again. I have some cools hots of folks who added pelican boxes, first aid kits, other tools etc. to their doors. I would love to freshen mine up over the holiday. Looking mainly for storage, but open to suggestions. Anybody have any ideas, pictures, advice on doing the job?

 

[off-roader]

Not sure about the gen III but a gen II could benefit from cutting it open and using the cavity for storage and using 1/4" plywood for doors. It's something I've been contemplating as have several other owners.

 

[Michael Brown]

All, my Gen 3.5 rear door is, in a word, busted. Netting is stretched, plastic bits are missing, anchors long disappeared. I want to do something to clean it up and make it useful again. I have some cools hots of folks who added pelican boxes, first aid kits, other tools etc. to their doors. I would love to freshen mine up over the holiday. Looking mainly for storage, but open to suggestions. Anybody have any ideas, pictures, advice on doing the job?

I will be doing this with my 2001 XLS Montero over the holiday. The best thing to help with the storage and mounting that I have seen are the Quik Fist mounting brackets. I picked up a set from Amazon and will be installing some over the holiday. I can put pics up as I go along.
http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Fist-Cl...TF8&qid=1356101952&sr=8-2&keywords=quick+fist

 

[Skidmarkart]

The best thing to help with the storage and mounting that I have seen are the Quik Fist mounting brackets. I picked up a set from Amazon and will be installing some over the holiday. I can put pics up as I go along.
http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Fist-Cl...TF8&qid=1356101952&sr=8-2&keywords=quick+fist

Quik Fist looks awesome! That's definitely going on the list.

I was thinking of at least one of these...

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DURATOOL-MJ-139-20-5-/22-14355

Maybe two if there is room. I carry a lot of bungees and ratcheting tie-downs. I think one of these boxes would be ideal for that. At $30 you can't go wrong. I have also been considering a Smittybilt molle system that is made for a Jeep tailgate. I just haven't seen one in person so I am not sure how I would mount it. I do like the idea of heavy duty Velcro mounts for bags and such. You could make a lot of different things fit int hat system. I just want to be sure I do not add an extra projectiles in the event of a crash.

 

[Inyo_man]

It sounds like you are looking to refurbish your entire back door assembly.
Great idea. Perhaps fabricating a diamond plate panel that replaces the plastic.
Here is what I did when I tossed the factory screw driver holder.
I backed the plastic up with metal, and through bolted the quick fists in place.
The quick fist mounts have proved themselves over thousands of off-road miles.
I look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[Skidmarkart]

c.
The quick fist mounts have proved themselves over thousands of off-road miles.
I look forward to seeing your progress.

Those Quikfist are awesome. That definitely going on my list. Priced right for my build too :ylsmoke:

I don't think I am going to do any major fabrication. IU just want something to haul around all the tie-downs and bungees I keep in the back. There are some knock off Pelican cases that I think I will try tool. They are like $29 for a pretty large case. Thinking of strapping on one these to the door too.

Also, I have been thinking of the Smittybilt molle pack carrier for the Jeep tailgate. It's pretty cheap and looks like it could be mounted. I like the idea of velcroing things in place.