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I'm tempted to get this box because there's no such thing as too much storage, but on the other hand - it will impact drag, restrict visibility, might catch extra branches, may look like an easy theft target (not implying it is, though), off the top of my head. If you have it and find it useful, what do you carry in it?
PS: It's a part of the Explorer Pack which I'm considering dropping from the build and replacing with individual options, there's too much stuff in it that I don't need - mudflaps not for my terrain, hood decal with no practical value, wheel arch protection that might be worse off then chequered body protection kit (another option I need to investigate, words of wisdom would be appreciated).
You’d be surprised how much glare the bonnet decal can prevent to be fair, it’s more practical than a visible decal. As for the side gear carrier, I used to call it my Thirst Aid Kit, then changed to store anything that is needed at hand in a quick manner…. i.e recovery straps, gloves etc. each to their own 😉
I'm tempted to get this box because there's no such thing as too much storage, but on the other hand - it will impact drag, restrict visibility, might catch extra branches, may look like an easy theft target (not implying it is, though), off the top of my head. If you have it and find it useful, what do you carry in it?
PS: It's a part of the Explorer Pack which I'm considering dropping from the build and replacing with individual options, there's too much stuff in it that I don't need - mudflaps not for my terrain, hood decal with no practical value, wheel arch protection that might be worse off then chequered body protection kit (another option I need to investigate, words of wisdom would be appreciated).
I would think the wheel arch kit is more often equipped for looks rather than protection (mainly why I did it). I will say when I fill up for gas and undo the gas cap and let it hang and bounce against the wheel arch protection I feel like I got my money's worth 😂 always drove me crazy when those rested on the paint in previous cars.
I would think the wheel arch kit is more often equipped for looks rather than protection (mainly why I did it).
My focus is Arizona Pinstripe I have no idea about the damage pattern this vegetation will put on this vehicle's body, but I know for sure mirrors will get scratched. Those two kits I mentioned in OP are mutually exclusive, though. I can see how protecting the front side of wheel arches and mirrors will help, but can't see how having protection on the back side of D pillars will help.
Originally Posted by inater
I will say when I fill up for gas and undo the gas cap and let it hang and bounce against the wheel arch protection I feel like I got my money's worth 😂 always drove me crazy when those rested on the paint in previous cars.
FWIW, I had a car for 19 years with a gas cap like that, bought new - not a scratch there.
You’d be surprised how much glare the bonnet decal can prevent to be fair, it’s more practical than a visible decal. As for the side gear carrier, I used to call it my Thirst Aid Kit, then changed to store anything that is needed at hand in a quick manner…. i.e recovery straps, gloves etc. each to their own 😉
@Ludders54 This is SO awesome ! Did you construct this yourself or was this something you purchased?
Originally Posted by Ludders54
You’d be surprised how much glare the bonnet decal can prevent to be fair, it’s more practical than a visible decal. As for the side gear carrier, I used to call it my Thirst Aid Kit, then changed to store anything that is needed at hand in a quick manner…. i.e recovery straps, gloves etc. each to their own 😉
You’d be surprised how much glare the bonnet decal can prevent to be fair, it’s more practical than a visible decal.
Noted. The sun is very bright here. Knee-jerk reaction, modern phone manufacturers have gone dumb, my last phone goes black in the orientation I used to use for telemetry and navigation when I have my polarized overspecs on.
Originally Posted by Ludders54
As for the side gear carrier, I used to call it my Thirst Aid Kit,
Works fine for me, though I prefer scotch
Originally Posted by Ludders54
then changed to store anything that is needed at hand in a quick manner…. i.e recovery straps, gloves etc. each to their own 😉
Makes sense.
I guess I can live with the mudflaps and wheel arch protectors - the rest of the Explorer Pack.
please tell me where you purchased this…..Need it!! TIA
Originally Posted by Ludders54
You’d be surprised how much glare the bonnet decal can prevent to be fair, it’s more practical than a visible decal. As for the side gear carrier, I used to call it my Thirst Aid Kit, then changed to store anything that is needed at hand in a quick manner…. i.e recovery straps, gloves etc. each to their own 😉
01-15-2023, 11:47 PM
Exterior side-mounted gear carrier - what do you use it for?
I have no idea about the damage pattern this vegetation will put on this vehicle's body, but I know for sure mirrors will get scratched. Those two kits I mentioned in OP are mutually exclusive, though. I can see how protecting the front side of wheel arches and mirrors will help, but can't see how having protection on the back side of D pillars will help.
