How-to: LOBO Shelf Mod - PBR

Glucola · Feb 17, 2006

Here's how I did the LOBO Mod. I was going to post it today.

The thing it is simple. It's just a Shelf that you can get from the Home Depot. I got one that is 16" wide and is originally 4' long. You need to get them to cut it down to 44" instead of the 42" like I did. I got it cut to short and so I had to struggle to get it installed. It won't go any where now as I have it held up by 4-200lbs D-rings.

Muzikman · Feb 17, 2006

I like it.

Glucola · Feb 17, 2006

It ran me about $30 bucks for the entire thing which isn't to bad. Might be a bit pricey for some but I think it's worth it.

offroadterra · Feb 17, 2006

If you cut it too short y did you struggle with it? Awesome idea, looks great.. :cheers:

Glucola · Feb 18, 2006

Yeah it took me like 10 minutes just to get the driver side all hooked up. I ended up bending one of the metal rods out enough to get it to clip onto the hook.

Guest · Feb 18, 2006

mmmk, good idea, but what does the acronym mean? L.O.B.O. ?

usmc xterra · Feb 18, 2006

dynamix said:
mmmk, good idea, but what does the acronym mean? L.O.B.O. ?

Lots OF Bullshit ONit?
Lots Of Bullshit Overhead?

MC

Glucola · Feb 18, 2006

Not really sure what it stands for but I like it.

KnightArmour · Feb 18, 2006

looks good, and most importnatly, usefull. But I have one questions.

What happens when (heaven forbid), you have to hit the brakes hard at 80mph and you have stuff come flying forward? Is there a lip that will hold everything in? Will the D-rings hold?

I'm sure a jumper cable clamp would hurt the back of the head moving at 60mph. Jeez, even a penny moving that fast would give you a good whack.

Glucola · Feb 18, 2006

KnightArmour said:
looks good, and most importnatly, usefull. But I have one questions.

What happens when (heaven forbid), you have to hit the brakes hard at 80mph and you have stuff come flying forward? Is there a lip that will hold everything in? Will the D-rings hold?

I'm sure a jumper cable clamp would hurt the back of the head moving at 60mph. Jeez, even a penny moving that fast would give you a good whack.

There is a lip on the other side just like you see on the side facing you so nothing should come out. I've slammed on the brakes kind of hard already trying to see what would happen and had no issues. The rings are rated to hold a max of 200 lbs each so I could carry a max load of 800 pounds but the rack and the hooks would more then likely break before I reached that amount of weight any how.

usmc xterra · Feb 18, 2006

We need to have this thing tested by the FHA for strength and durability, it's effects on Air Bag deployment in relation to the inertia caused by activation of the anti lock system when activated below 7 degrees on a Friday after two beers but before a session of sex. Totally Kiddng Dan, It's a cool Mod, I like the paper towel Rack. Problem is, I can think of too manythings to put up there!

You get the award,
1st NextGen Overhead storage bin.

MC

eXTra fORt · Feb 27, 2006

Here is the Canadian Version

What I bought at Home Depot: Closetmaid 48"x16" with a lip of 1Â½" on each side

What need to be removed for a perfect fit:

The Front Hanger:

The Rear Hanger:

The Finished Product:
From the Back:

From the Inside throught the Mirror (no obstruction):

From Inside again:

Et VoilÃ !

Regards

WindSurfr3 · Feb 27, 2006

How much space is there between the sides of the bin and the windows? Is it enough for things to potentially slide out?

eXTra fORt · Feb 27, 2006

As you can see on this picture - The end of the shelf is about 1 inch from the side window - The shelf is lined up with the roof hook.

RogueClimber · Feb 27, 2006

Extra Fort

Man those pix are great. Thanks for showing the mod so well :cheers:

Glucola · Feb 27, 2006

Extra Fort.

Show off. :whax:

B Slater · Feb 27, 2006

Ah I have finally seen a good use for -> :whax:

usmc xterra · Feb 27, 2006

Yea TRY THAT at XOC "Your picture limit has been met, please place this in like 2 or 3 posts and when you get that done Carlton will shit can all your work! Did I just lower myself to a flame?

Very cool illustration anyways.

RogueClimber · Feb 27, 2006

No, just a whiner :iconbiggrin: You know I'm with ya on XOC....

eXTra fORt · Feb 28, 2006

dan galusha said:
Extra Fort.
Show off. :whax:

Sorry but I don't understand the (true) meanning of the :whax:

:scratch: :confused5: :scratch:

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