Upper Decker (Ace Engineering) Mods and Discussion

[syreeves]

I have an Upper Decker - I love it. Here is a video I made showing some mods I made to make it safer and to deal with some issues I think the original had with the hinges. Thanks to @Pat2Alaska - he sold it to me and helped me install it for the drive home. The Rhino lining he put on has held up very well.

Also - some photos of it in use. It very versatile and IMHO the best mod I made to my JT.

Using a ceiling mounted hoist to take it on and off:

Carrying bikes - being able to raise and lower with a bike mounted...

Carrying large heavy items with confidence - my ARB Bondi Deluxe and Hard Rock 4x4 sliders coming back from getting rhino lined:

A wooden frame I built to carry canoes - its raised high so I can still raise the Upper Decker. I made the drank longer than just the 5ft bed because some of the canoes I carry are 20ft long. The frame is a total of 8ft long and 75 inches wide - enough to carry two Wenonah Champlains (19ft x 36 inches) although what you see in the photo below is a single Wenonah MN 2.

Next project is getting an ATV up there... its going to be tight!

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[Pat2Alaska]

I have an Upper Decker - I love it. Here is a video I made showing some mods I made to make it safer and to deal with some issues I think the original had with the hinges. Thanks to @Pat2Alaska - he sold it to me and helped me install it for the drive home. The Rhino lining he put on has held up very well.

Also - some photos of it in use. It very versatile and IMHO the best mod I made to my JK.

Using a ceiling mounted hoist to take it on and off:

Carrying bikes - being able to raise and lower with a bike mounted...

Carrying large heavy items with confidence - my ARB Bondi Deluxe and Hard Rock 4x4 sliders coming back from getting rhino lined:

A wooden frame I built to carry canoes - its raised high so I can still raise the Upper Decker. I made the drank longer than just the 5ft bed because some of the canoes I carry are 20ft long. The frame is a total of 8ft long and 75 inches wide - enough to carry two Wenonah Champlains (19ft x 36 inches) although what you see in the photo below is a single Wenonah MN 2.

Next project is getting an ATV up there... its going to be tight!

Steven, it looks fantastic!! Great mods! Glad to see you’re still using it! I sold my second Gladiator last summer and am driving a Ford F-150 Lightning right now…

 

[syreeves]

Steven, it looks fantastic!! Great mods! Glad to see you’re still using it! I sold my second Gladiator last summer and am driving a Ford F-150 Lightning right now…

Thanks again for all your help. My son Mason remembers that trip and I think you made such a great impression on him - helping us get it installed even though we had just met. Was so great. Thanks!

 

[LTCSlacker]

I'm selling my Upper Decker and custom rack for it, if anyone is interested.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ker-and-tent-tent-bars-overlanding-rig.73470/

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