Who has Molle Panels in their Bed (Photos)

[duvinclunk]

JCR Molle panels with BuiltRight rails.

For how the JCR front panel mounts behind the bed rail, and not having a full meal mounting surface, does this leave a small gap that you can see behind the bed rail in the front?

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[bhadfield]

For how the JCR front panel mounts behind the bed rail, and not having a full meal mounting surface, does this leave a small gap that you can see behind the bed rail in the front?

Here are some pictures, it's pretty hard to get anything that really shows the gap now that the SmartCap is on and overhangs the rail but I would say there is about 1/16" gap between the rail and the bed, but with a black rail and black bedliner it would be really difficult to see even without the SmartCap there.

 

[duvinclunk]

Here are some pictures, it's pretty hard to get anything that really shows the gap now that the SmartCap is on and overhangs the rail but I would say there is about 1/16" gap between the rail and the bed, but with a black rail and black bedliner it would be really difficult to see even without the SmartCap there.

Nice! I have a Smartcap too so that would be the case for me too. Do you feel the JCR panels have enough space between the panel and the side of the bed to allow you to mount accessories without removal of the panel? They seem to be closer than others I've seen.

 

[bhadfield]

Nice! I have a Smartcap too so that would be the case for me too. Do you feel the JCR panels have enough space between the panel and the side of the bed to allow you to mount accessories without removal of the panel? They seem to be closer than others I've seen.

It's pretty tight.. there are a couple of tips that I've found that work pretty good like using some tape on a wrench to hold the nut in while you thread the bolt through whatever mount you are using or using some double sided tape on your finger to hold it back there while you get it started until you can get a wrench on it.

It's only 3 bolts to remove them from the mounting brackets so I usually just take them off to mount the quick fists or whatever I'm using then put them back up. Once you've done it a few times I find it easier to remove them than to monkey around with trying to fish a nut back behind the panel.

Long story short... it can be done but you'll need to gauge your own frustration level with it.

 

[msrebel]

It's a small thing, but I'm curious how the bed lights look through the various molle panels. I have noticed that some have a matching rectangular cutout for lights while others just have the molle squares everywhere.

 

[duvinclunk]

It's a small thing, but I'm curious how the bed lights look through the various molle panels. I have noticed that some have a matching rectangular cutout for lights while others just have the molle squares everywhere.

One of the reasons why I'm not doing sides at the moment. I'll later install LED strips under the bed rails to likely help so I can actually switch the lights on from the bed.

 

[Deadeye]

I think the bed lights are pretty weak already, so the MOLLE panels didn’t degrade it much.

 

[bhadfield]

The JCR panels have cutouts where the bed lights are, I tried to take a picture of the bed at night but it didn't really come out very well. Here are a couple pictures of the lights on with the molle panels installed if that's helpful.

The bed lights still light up the bed pretty well, maybe only 75% as much as without the molle panels but still plenty light to see in the dark, at least for me.

 

[sheilajom]

I have them, but only in the back. Only have a picture of them at night on me though.

 

[OregonTrail]

JCR Offroad - I just got these installed today...perfect fit, tight, solid. I have an assortment of fist clamps on the way.

 

[HannibalSmith]

I’m in the market too. I’m a not an extreme user. Looking for cargo management for coolers, chairs etc. should I be looking at something else?

 

[OregonTrail]

I’m in the market too. I’m a not an extreme user. Looking for cargo management for coolers, chairs etc. should I be looking at something else?

The trail rail system comes with 4 tie downs and you can buy an extra set or two from this website - TERAFLEX JEEP GLADIATOR JT UINTA BED HOOK (CARGO TIE-DOWN) KIT

 

[OregonTrail]

One thing I liked about the JCR vs. BuiltRight is that JCR made cutouts for the bed lights. The BR's do not have that cutout.

 

[Benbean66]

I've been trying to figure out which ones would work best for me. I really like the Rough Country front panel, and how it fits the contour of the wheel wells. I'm going to use it for traction boards, tow rope, hilift jack, air line, and maybe a shovel/ax. I just don't know how it'll work with the snaps on my Softopper. And of course the fact that they aren't made in the US is also a bummer...

 

[Garemlin]

I’m in the market too. I’m a not an extreme user. Looking for cargo management for coolers, chairs etc. should I be looking at something else?

You would be better using the holes for the trail rail for some tie down points. This is what I'm getting ready to do. Just get some M6-1 x 25 flanged bolts. You may need washers depending on how big the hole is in the anchors.

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