Rebel Off Road XPLOR Rack Install + Dog Box Project

[ToJTornottoJT]

When they say Molle I assume it will be like the headache rack...

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[Newlife]

Impatiently waiting for the rear hatch molle to come out for my half height rack.

 

[Jeepasaurus_Rex]

As much as I enjoy all of the Rebel products, I may just make my own sides out of aluminum sheets

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

The Molle Rear Hatch.

 

[Newlife]

Have you got your rear hatch yet ? Tried to order the half rack and it’s not available yet.

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

Have you got your rear hatch yet ? Tried to order the half rack and it’s not available yet.

No, not yet. I am still waiting...

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

Suppose to ship next week!

 

[Sigz]

That's a sweet rear hatch/door. I want one for my Max Modular rack. Wonder how hard it would be to have somebody fabricate something like this....

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

Suppose to ship next week!

Shipped today!!! I can't wait!

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

The hardware package arrived yesterday and the hatch is supposed to be here today. Installing tonight and will post pictures when done. Can't wait.

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

Here it is... I am pretty happy with it. I am going to try to reposition the entire rack tonight so that I can keep my BedRug and still get the door to close properly.

There are no instructions for the hatch yet and I literally did everything twice. Although it is pretty intuitive and I am pretty mechanical I stilled kept screwing it up. Here are some pointers:

1. the flange at the bottom of the door sticks out against the tailgate, not inward.
2. the hinges install with the short side on the bottom making the hinge pivot point higher up. If you do it the other way around the door will sit about an 1/8" or 1/4" low.
3. the strut mounts appear to be different depending on which door you have. Some mount high up and some mount low. If you have the steel molle door mount them on the bottom inside the last upright support at the bottom.
4. the screws for the handle are a touch short and you can't use the washers.

For me it is a great product. The door is very, very heavy.

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

The instructions that come with it...

https://rebeloffroad.com/blog/xplor-rear-molle-hatch-installation-instructions/

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

What do you think @RebelOffRoad

 

[Newlife]

So after seeing your pics it’s got me concerned about my tailgate table working with it when mine ships. I wonder if that’s gonna cause an issue. For clarity I ordered the half rack

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

So after seeing your pics it’s got me concerned about my tailgate table working with it when mine ships. I wonder if that’s gonna cause an issue. For clarity I ordered the half rack

I was able to make my BedRug work by simply sliding the entire rack forward on the bed rails.

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