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Old 03-16-2012 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Desert Snow
Any suggestions on the best storage options?
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Base is plastic peg board cut to size (and fitting with the *@#$(! sub...)
I use zip ties to attach stuff.
Axe is held by quick fists.
Left bag is my med bag. It comes off the velcro base for quick use.
Tan pouch opens L shaped. I will keep maps and trail related items in it.
The thing hanging off the axe is a gerber camp saw.
Still debating the other areas open on the board.
Old 03-16-2012 | 08:49 PM
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I second the VectorOffroad.com kit. I've seen them in person and it's a very simple design, yet fully functional. You can hang stuff on the table in the up position. They have more cool items for the JK too.



Old 03-16-2012 | 08:58 PM
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^^^^ that being said about the Vector stuff, I bought two peg board panels from Walmart, cut one down to clear the sub and screwed them onto the tailgate.

Used quick fists to attach a shovel, axe is pending.



Old 10-04-2012 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by xerofall
^^^^ that being said about the Vector stuff, I bought two peg board panels from Walmart, cut one down to clear the sub and screwed them onto the tailgate.

Used quick fists to attach a shovel, axe is pending.



how did you attach it to the tailgate? and where did you find the fist ?
Old 10-04-2012 | 08:41 PM
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just a few items I added to the gate
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Old 10-05-2012 | 09:45 AM
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You all can do what you want, I'm not trying to be a nanny here. But, it scares the crap out of me that people mount axes n whatnot to your tailgates. The last thing I ever want in the event of a collision is an axe and shovel breaking though a mount at the back of my jeep and wrecking house on its way to my head at 50 mph. I know there are a lot of people that do it.. and I envision Final Destination every time I see it.
Old 10-05-2012 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 4W-Jive
You all can do what you want, I'm not trying to be a nanny here. But, it scares the crap out of me that people mount axes n whatnot to your tailgates. The last thing I ever want in the event of a collision is an axe and shovel breaking though a mount at the back of my jeep and wrecking house on its way to my head at 50 mph. I know there are a lot of people that do it.. and I envision Final Destination every time I see it.
True! I can see a heavy ax or something rather doing that but as for the ax tho make sure you have a sheath or guard on them people! It'll prevent a little more damage!
Old 10-05-2012 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Desert Snow
Personally I would just do storage on the tailgate. I think you are better off with a folding aluminum table. It gives you more options on where you use it. As an example, if you have to park on uneven ground then the tailgate table becomes much less useful.

This is a great point and the reason I make these posts. Thanks for the feedback.
I use a camp table. They are great, you can eat on them, use them for backyard parties and like was said, if you can't park on level ground the tailgate table is not so helpful (this is common for when I camp, because my tent gets first dibs on flat ground, followed by fire pit, etc... so I am usually parking on non-level ground).

I got mine at REI in case I have a problem with it later, then I can return it no problem. Looks like the model I have they no longer make, but if they have a new design. mine - new design


That Rock Slide Engineering one is cool at all, but the Vector allows you to strap on stuff to it. I will eventually get a Vector Off Road one for this reason, and then have a table for those occasions where I can park relatively level.
Old 10-05-2012 | 12:39 PM
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I also use a camp table. It's bigger, more useful, packs down nicely and was $50 at an outdoorsmans store.
Old 10-07-2012 | 05:08 PM
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So this thread gave me some motivation to do yet another jk project . Here is the finished product , I spray bed lined the gate , used quick fists to mount shovel, axe, flashlight and fire extinguisher to the gate.

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