Rear window Molle panels for Sky One Touch...

[Vettethret]

Whats up fellas. Been gone for about 3 years but just picked up a 26 Rubicon, getting ready to build yet another. I have been looking for Molle Panels for the rear windows but the Sky One Touch seems to be an issue. Does or has anyone seen Molle panels that will work for this set up?

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[torinreality]

I installed the DB8 rear molle panels, and they fit fine once you modify the side panels a bit.

The modifications: I used a holesaw to drill three 2" holes (and then slotted them so they're more of a "U" shape) in the bottom lip of the fiberglass side panels so I could access the three mounting points per side. Once you drill the holes and slot them, you can use pretty much any modification that mounts there. Even with the molle panels bolted down beneath the side panels, they don't leak water or anything else, and I live in Vancouver, Canada, where it rains a lot.

Unfortunately I'm out of town, or I'd post photos. Let me know if you have specific questions and I'll do my best to answer.

 

[Vettethret]

I installed the DB8 rear molle panels, and they fit fine once you modify the side panels a bit.

The modifications: I used a holesaw to drill three 2" holes (and then slotted them so they're more of a "U" shape) in the bottom lip of the fiberglass side panels so I could access the three mounting points per side. Once you drill the holes and slot them, you can use pretty much any modification that mounts there. Even with the molle panels bolted down beneath the side panels, they don't leak water or anything else, and I live in Vancouver, Canada, where it rains a lot.

Unfortunately I'm out of town, or I'd post photos. Let me know if you have specific questions and I'll do my best to answer.

Thank you for that information. I'm not a very skilled when it comes to any kind of fab other than bolt on, is this something a lemon like myself could do with limited fab skills?

 

[torinreality]

Oh, definitely. If you pull out your side panels, you'll see they're actually marked where the bolts would go through to the threaded holes in the body. I used a holesaw to make nice 2" holes in the side panels, then used a jigsaw or sawzall to "U" the holes, allowing you to bolt down the molle panels, and then still install/remove the side panels as you see fit.

I'm happy to post images of what I did, but it'll take me a week or two to have access to my Jeep.

 

[Vettethret]

Oh, definitely. If you pull out your side panels, you'll see they're actually marked where the bolts would go through to the threaded holes in the body. I used a holesaw to make nice 2" holes in the side panels, then used a jigsaw or sawzall to "U" the holes, allowing you to bolt down the molle panels, and then still install/remove the side panels as you see fit.

I'm happy to post images of what I did, but it'll take me a week or two to have access to my Jeep.

I think that's something I can handle. I would definitely appreciate some pics when possible. Thanks again.

 

[torinreality]

I'll post images as soon as I'm home, in about a week. Cheers!

 

[torinreality]

OK. Finally made it back to the Jeep to post photos.
I cut the holes in the removable panel with a 2" holesaw. The correct locations are pretty much marked on the panel in the casting.
I'm using "Rockworkx" tie-down mounts as they're round, and fit within the 2" hole.
Let me know if you want additional photos of anything.
Cheers!

 

[torinreality]

Note that there's enough weather seal under the panel that even with the molle grid bolted down to the body beneath the removable panel, the panel doesn't leak at all, even in heavy rain. The Jeep lives in Vancouver, Canada, so it sees a lot of rain.

 

[Vettethret]

Note that there's enough weather seal under the panel that even with the molle grid bolted down to the body beneath the removable panel, the panel doesn't leak at all, even in heavy rain. The Jeep lives in Vancouver, Canada, so it sees a lot of rain.

Wow, that's nice! Im goign to start working on this, thanks for the pic!!!

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