My DIY bed cap

[WILDHOBO]

I was actually going to go that route before I decided to build an entire cap, except in reverse because I had the top and not the roof rack. I have it on the Marketplace for $600 but I would do $500 for a forum member.

Out of pride, you need to change your signature.

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[Benbean66]

Out of pride, you need to change your signature.

Updated! Thanks

 

[Benbean66]

Got the rest of the struts installed, got most of the gaps sealed up including the tailgate, and installed rear marker lights in accordance to DOT requirements. I never realized my jeep was over 80" wide until I read the thread that popped up recently about the guy that got pulled over and ticketed for being over 80" wide. I measured mine, and sure enough... 82". Gave me an excuse to install more LEDs, haha!

 

[WILDHOBO]

Updated! Thanks

Your signature, but I was hoping for something like, “custom built load-bearing cap”.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Got the rest of the struts installed, got most of the gaps sealed up including the tailgate, and installed rear marker lights in accordance to DOT requirements. I never realized my jeep was over 80" wide until I read the thread that popped up recently about the guy that got pulled over and ticketed for being over 80" wide. I measured mine, and sure enough... 82". Gave me an excuse to install more LEDs, haha!

So anything over 80” wide needs to extra lights? What are the light requirements? Is it state specific, or nationwide?

 

[Benbean66]

So anything over 80” wide needs to extra lights? What are the light requirements? Is it state specific, or nationwide?

I'm not an expert by any means, but I do know that any trailer that we used to have that was over 80" wide, needed the three little marker lights in the middle and one on each corner.

 

[Benbean66]

Your signature, but I was hoping for something like, “custom built load-bearing cap”.

Oh, haha! Yeah, I have no idea what it can handle weight wise, but I'm sure it's more than I would feel comfortable putting on top of my Jeep. It's a tank.

 

[Stuntman Mike]

Congratulations to this stunning result.

I was first not convinced about the paint but mounted on the truck it's perfect.

 

[Benbean66]

Congratulations to this stunning result.

I was first not convinced about the paint but mounted on the truck it's perfect.

Thanks man! I was actually hesitant about it too, and I am anxious for it to fade out a little bit. Hopefully it'll match the 4 yr old soft top pretty closely.

 

[Jerhemi]

Great work!

 

[Benbean66]

Great work!

Thank you! I have a lot of ideas for the interior, so I'll be working on them in the near future.

 

[Benbean66]

First day with the top open! This is why I pushed the raised part of the cap back a few inches...

 

[Benbean66]

I installed a pair of LED porch lights (going to install another set in front of the hinge as soon as they arrive), hooked up the marker/clearance lights, and installed a set of RGB lights for inside the cap, which are wired to switches on each door. And of course the supervisor had to help.

 

[DarthAWM]

So anything over 80” wide needs to extra lights? What are the light requirements? Is it state specific, or nationwide?

Having dealt with DOT issues the best answer is yes. There will be both national and state specific requirements.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Having dealt with DOT issues the best answer is yes. There will be both national and state specific requirements.

I need to measure mine I guess.

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