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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Another accessory for the hinge base plate could be this carry basket. If you ran a fuel carrier on your spare tire then you would lose the ability to run a Trasharoo. I used mine for my whole Moab trip to carry firewood and trash. I've also used it on local runs to clean up trails or hold...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Here's another variation of the hinge mount. You will also have the configuration to carry dual rotopaxs and have enough room on the plate by the tire to mount a set of quickfists. A great setup would be to carry the hilift and two rotopaxs. Here is what it may look like, we will have to do...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    There were a few requests for different mounts across the forums so here are a few quick ideas of what they may look like mounted on the base plate. Rotopax and a Hi Lift: You could remove the hi lift and get two poles: Unfortunately it appears the shark is larger than the Jeep but...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    In the above video you can see the ModuluS tailgate system in a configuration to hold the barn door with the large uprights. Since it is modular in design the idea was to have it configurable for several different options. Here's a pic of the base configuration I used this past week to carry a...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    In case you need another reason to change hinges....here's the amount of oxidation on mine and it's only a year old. If only Chrysler wouldn't cheap out and actually prime the surfaces before assembling for final paint.
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    First I want to thank Jeff for his time and his help making up my set of hinges. These are very impressive when you get them bolted on. The tailgate feels more secure and mine closes much easier than stock. Now to some pics of them installed.
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Im running 33/12.50/15 Duratracs on aluminum wheels. They have a pretty good offset also so it hangs quite a ways from the tailgate on the stock holder. These new hinges will take care of that worry plus I'm confident I can add a hilift mount back there with no problem now.
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    I've been busy the past month and a half just wanted to give everyone a sneak peek of the assembled ModuluS barn door support. I had a bit of a snafu with some hardware from the manufacturer but we got it resolved and I received it today. So here it is, still have to finish installing the...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    After I tested the white LED's I hooked up the red LED to see how bright it was and if it could be used as a brake light. It is noticeably dimmer than the clears luckily which means you can use it for a third brake light and not blind anyone behind you. So there is the option to remove the...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    I received the KC Highlites Cyclone LED Lights on Sat and got some time in the dark to play with them. I have to say I'm pretty impressed with how much light the clear ones put out for how small they are. Obviously capturing pictures on an iPhone in the pitch dark is not the most scientific...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Got some packages in the mail today. Aluminum extrusion, hardware, cutting board top and some hinges I plan to use for the table as they have a removable pin so it will be easy to install and remove. I hope to be able to get these to the shop tomorrow but have a full day of meetings plus I'm...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    After searching online for potential clear aux lights I ordered a set of these in red and clear for the pod today for testing. http://www.kchilites.com/lights/pro-sport/cyclone/2-cyclone-led-light.html If these live up to the hype at 1100 Raw Lumens in a 2" round package then they are the...
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    So I misunderstood Jeff when we were discussing the rear wiper motor. At one time we discussed the wiper motor arm interfering with the stock third brake light but he was able to design and find a wiper motor that worked. Attached is a picture showing protrusion of the wiper arm from the face of...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    First Look: Third Brake Light Pod As Jeff said I am working on a third brake light pod as the current third brake light would need to be moved when the wiper motor is installed (the shaft is too long). I am hoping to get feedback from the community on the style of light as well as the look and...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Thanks, this is why I enjoy and I have followed so many of Jeff's designs. All his designs are based around a DIYer, sometimes you may need to just learn a new skill or five to keep up with him though :) I am so appreciative for letting me help with the construction of the barn door. His...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    More progress today on the ModuluS system. The main frame plate and table molle plate drawings went out for machining today. Placed the order for a custom cut to size plastic cutting board top for the table and I'm reviewing my drawings tonight to make sure everything is correct to order the...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    If someone is interested I'd be happy to help them design one but it should be easy enough to construct. Here is an additional image of the basic frame so you can see the basically unlimited amount options due to the slots. With those slots you could mount any accessory like shown here with...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    I live in the snowy north and my wife gets the garage since my Dinoot is parked on the other side. I am going with the solid tinted rear window with wiper and an aftermarket defroster on my barn door. I like the options of the sliders but would probably just pull the whole barn door off.
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Jeff was able to whip up a picture in black right before he left so here's the comparison.
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    Jeff was able to make me a picture of my wide barn door color matched on my Jeep before he left. I know which way I'm leaning but what does everyone think, Anvil or Black?
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