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Old 11-03-2010 | 10:15 AM
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How would you add more bags/rails? Looks like you're almost at capacity right now.
Old 11-03-2010 | 11:37 AM
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i only put on 3 rails, knowing i can add a couple more later. i figure i will add 1-2 more rails under the existing 3, drop the large bags down (there is approx 6 inches of space under them) and add some smaller pouches on top of them. the large bags hang a little lower than the smaller ones too... there is still some room to slide them closer together, and there is definately room for nestling them together in a less linear fashion.

also, i see no reason that the rail/ pouch method couldn't be applied to other areas in the cargo space. i'm thinking about mounting a couple of short rails in the cubby hole area, i just need to measure and head back to the surplus store to find bags that will fill the space....but it would be easy enough to mount one or 2 above that space to hang some more.

i managed to put alot of the larger stuff under the rear seat, and using some bungee cords, put stuff under the spare tire cover nestled into the rim.

i just figured some of you would like another option for stashing your stuff!! i just need to find more stuff to put in the jeep so i can get more bags!
Old 11-04-2010 | 08:46 AM
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where did you get the molle bags at? I have never saw molle bags that large, i like it
Old 11-05-2010 | 02:12 PM
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That looks awesome. I may have to ditch my false floor and do that. I think I will go to my local army navy store and look for the bags tomorrow.
Old 11-05-2010 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by reagan
where did you get the molle bags at? I have never saw molle bags that large, i like it
Originally Posted by phillyxj570
That looks awesome. I may have to ditch my false floor and do that. I think I will go to my local army navy store and look for the bags tomorrow.

I work for a place that sells tons of molle gear.

www.PoliceHQ.com

If you are interested PM me and I'll see if we can get you a good price on what you are looking for.

A few of our mfgs are Blackhawk, 5.11/VTAC, and Protech tactical.
Old 11-12-2010 | 06:24 PM
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now you just need a gun rack, and it looks like you are set for zombie apocalypse
Old 11-13-2010 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bholle
zombie apocalypse
a.k.a. Zombocalypse
Old 01-19-2011 | 10:13 PM
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Just ran across this it looks really good
Old 11-12-2011 | 12:28 PM
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I really like the looks of this. What are the rails called are they molle rails? or is it something I can pick up at home depot or something?
Old 11-12-2011 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by allsierra123
I really like the looks of this. What are the rails called are they molle rails? or is it something I can pick up at home depot or something?
You should be able to just go to Lowes or hone depot. If live got a dart phone just take thus page in and show somebody there.
Old 11-12-2011 | 08:49 PM
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Looks like the rails he used are fairly standard "E-track" commonly used in cabinets and shelving in the house - they're about 3/4" wide, and generally available in 4-foot, 6-foot, and 8-foot sticks for a few bucks.

My only real concern would be that the E-track is generally stamped to shape and to punch the holes - I'd make sure there aren't any burrs on the backside (it's generally mounted in a routed groove, so they don't worry about it...) that would chew through the PALS straps over time. However, deburring may be done with a fine-cut flat file or a medium or fine stone without any trouble.

Apart from that, novel idea! Using the metal E-track offers a rigid mounting setup. What did you use for standoffs so you could get the straps and snaps behind the E-track easily - a stack of flat washers? Or a dedicated bushing? How many/long? I'm assuming you've got the track screwed to the back of the seat with some variety of tapping screw, right?
Old 08-25-2012 | 01:47 PM
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Great idea. I am working on something similar right now my self.
Old 08-25-2012 | 05:38 PM
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I might have to find all this stuff and set it up, I need as much space as possible in the back end.
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