Will these be custom branded, like you have Springtail on the bottom but say I wanted “wranglerman” branded on onecouple more pictures....
Doc
Thank you....I am not sure what they were thinking with the cupholder idea.
Sorry....in order to keep quality high and prices reasonable, we make our products in batches and do not venture from defined designs. To paraphrase Henry Ford...."you can have any color (logo) you want, as long as it is Black (Springtail)".
Hi Doc,Thank you....I am not sure what they were thinking with the cupholder idea.
The Mounting system is exactly the same.....it would be a shame not to use all those factory mounts and pre marked areas to drill the plastic.
We have never made a product that rattles or squeaks....the trick to that is doing your due diligence and knowing what exactly causes the noises. Each project has its own idiosyncrasies I personally have spent more than a few hours in the cargo area of a off-roading JK/FJC diagnosing prototypes. Our tolerances are incredibly tight and you may hear the occasional customer complain that our product might be hard to assemble (usually, they should not be entrusted with tools) but you won't hear any complaints about noise. The running joke at our manufacturer is the time I came in and accused them of using "squeaky paint" on our dog barriers....we changed brands of powdercoat and I was right. We have been in this business for over a decade now and it is virtually all we do.....I would be remiss if I did not mention that we know what we are doing.
Your ideas are likely very valid and once we get this project done with, I will start a thread and see if anyone else feels like this is a good idea. Locking storage always has one issue with us and that is the lock itself (at least integrated locks....personally, I hate keys)....neither myself or my engineer seem to have mastered a decent design. Most times it would only keep out an 8 year old. I would need to work on that.
It is worth mentioning that this business is very small, it actually is my part time job that serves as mental relief from my full time job.....sort of an industrial artistic expression sort of thing. We take an incredible amount of pride in what we do (because it is all we do). Basically, I make cool stuff for myself and if you guys like it....you can have it too.
Sorry....in order to keep quality high and prices reasonable, we make our products in batches and do not venture from defined designs. To paraphrase Henry Ford...."you can have any color (logo) you want, as long as it is Black (Springtail)".
BTW, The giant logo is not set in stone....but it is functional to allow air to the vents in the door. Personally, I kind of like it....and it is hidden when the door is shut (which I also like).
Doc
Normally I would agree with you about the bit and wobbling holes....But in this case though, the hole is merely there to insert the spacer into. It would not matter if you had a bit that made it twice as big (or oblong even)....as long as the hole is big enough to get the spacer into is all that matters. I am always looking out for our customers and actually had a consult with our Fastenal rep to see if we could supply a 13mm bit in the kit. But $14.00 per bit was the lowest that we could get buying in bulk....there is just no way that kind of price increase would fly with my customers. I get enough complaints that our product is too expensive....I am not going to self inflict misery.
Anytime we put the logo on our products, I generally put it in a corner or behind the scenes. Yes this one is overtly obnoxious when the table is down....even I see that. But its also functional and needed for airflow to the tailgate vent (this allows your doors to shut smoothly when the hardtop is on). If its not our logo....it will be some other design (functional or decorative).Hi Doc,
I love the table and actually like the logo also. However, if you're open to market feedback, I would prefer it be a blank back, molle system, or a very small logo in the corner. I know everything is subjective and several people will have different opinions but if it isn't "my" logo, I want it to be small on everything (my clothes, shoes, vehicles, etc). Just my opinion and take it for what it is worth!
Looks great. I'll be a customer as soon as this is available for purchase.More peeks as we progress with testing and tweaking the Springtail Rear Door Folding table/Rack
Would you mind showing (or telling) how much of a gap is between the bracket and your door?Installed the Mopar Tailgate Table today... Relatively easy install. Hardest part was finding a 13mm drill bit. Had to drill 4 holes but they were clearly marked on the backside of the trim panel.
https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/82215416ab.html
I was about to say the same thing. I was very annoyed with the rattle at first.....happened very little bump the first drive. But, after about 10 mins with black electrical tape and scissors, I never hear it. It is a nice touch both functionally and aesthetically. I think the table helps filled the door in better and I like the metal look more than the plastic.
