Quick Fists, shovels, Hi-Lifts and other things
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adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
flyingwil said:
Just ordered a pair. Thanks.
TeleScooby
Adventurer
Question for those of you using these on interior...how do you attach them? Just screw through the plastic? Or are you using bolts with nuts on the back side...in which case did you actually pull the panel out?
thanks, adding things like this to the inside of a car is one thing I've never attempted...
thanks, adding things like this to the inside of a car is one thing I've never attempted...
Grim Reaper
Expedition Leader
TeleScooby said:
It would not be wise to secure anything with any kind of weight to just a plastic interior panel. In a roll it could pull free or pull the whole panel off and injure a passenger. Many times you can get a screw into a metal brace already behind a panel or install a metal brace behind where you would like to mount the bracket.
TeleScooby
Adventurer
I'm not looking to attach anything heavy inside. Shovel is going on the rack, inside it's just a fire extinguisher in the cargo area and a flashlight next to the drivers seat...
Grim Reaper
Expedition Leader
TeleScooby said:
Drop your fire extinguisher or mag light on your head and think about what it would be like taking a ride in a dryer with it.
1-3 lb may not seem like much but if you start rolling and it starts getting slung around even attached to a plastic panel it multiplies the impact significantly as its volicty increases. I saw a guy get a black eye from a full unopened coke can that was in his center consol and hit him in a roll. The can only traveled about 3ft after being bounced out of the cup holder. The guy didn’t even fully roll it was more of a flop while he was under power in a rut.
Always go for the strongest mount if it is hard and weighs more then half a pound.
TeleScooby
Adventurer
While I appriciate your concern Grim...
All I was looking for was how the people in this thread who have already done something did it. Frankly, my 60lb dog will cause more damage to me in an accident that a flashlight...
Again, thanks for your concern.
All I was looking for was how the people in this thread who have already done something did it. Frankly, my 60lb dog will cause more damage to me in an accident that a flashlight...
Again, thanks for your concern.
devinsixtyseven
Explorer
These QFs will be a lot better mounted if you put a large washer on the back to spread the load. The panels are actually fairly difficult to remove on my Tundra, I assume most paneling uses similar clips. Use two QFs for anything long, and brace the back. IIRC the big QFs take two bolts...put a plate in the back between the two bolts if you have room, with a couple washers. It won't go anywhere unless the panel comes loose.
TeleScooby
Adventurer
Thanks so much Devinsixtyseven! That's exactly what I needed to know...
FJ Cruiser
Adventurer
Are they strong enough to hold a 48" Hi-Lift on a roof rack?
devinsixtyseven
Explorer
yes, they recommend to use three.
