Custom modular JK hardtop
#2161
JK Super Freak
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I do know that they're showing it at the SEMA Show in a few weeks and the last I heard (about 6 weeks ago) engineering was done with it and it was ready for production but I don't know what the release date is. Hopefully will know later today and will let you know.
#2162
JK Super Freak
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They told me "this summer" too but I think we're past that . I haven't kept up with the status of this product so I just sent them an email asking about it. I'll post their response as soon as I get it.
I do know that they're showing it at the SEMA Show in a few weeks and the last I heard (about 6 weeks ago) engineering was done with it and it was ready for production but I don't know what the release date is. Hopefully will know later today and will let you know.
I do know that they're showing it at the SEMA Show in a few weeks and the last I heard (about 6 weeks ago) engineering was done with it and it was ready for production but I don't know what the release date is. Hopefully will know later today and will let you know.
#2163
JK Super Freak
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Related to the Overland Rack, I've been doing some designs for a startup company that's planning to launch itself in the Jeep market in the coming months. They're planning to do storage accessories custom-fit for the Jeep, in leather, high quality canvas and other quality fabrics. Since MORryde's release of the Overland Rack is imminent and I haven't been able to find any good weather-protection options for cargo stored on racks like the Overland Rack, I designed a bag for this new company. It's sized so it fits most popular tailgate racks (including others besides the MORryde rack). Here are a few photos of a prototype, it's sitting in a preproduction MORryde Overland Rack basket in the sewing room, it was more convenient to have the basket in the sewing room than to keep running out to the Jeep to test-fit things...
It's designed to fold up compactly so it can be stored in the Jeep when not in use, it'll easily fit under a seat.
This prototype is sewn in a coated Cordura nylon fabric that the military uses for gear bags and covers, it's highly water resistant and extremely strong. It's got 8 straps to secure it to a rack, and the straps are sewn all the way across the top for extra strength.
It turns out that two or perhaps three sizes of this bag will fit pretty much every tailgate rack on the market. I've turned over the design to this startup company and they're very interested in bringing it to market.
It's designed to fold up compactly so it can be stored in the Jeep when not in use, it'll easily fit under a seat.
This prototype is sewn in a coated Cordura nylon fabric that the military uses for gear bags and covers, it's highly water resistant and extremely strong. It's got 8 straps to secure it to a rack, and the straps are sewn all the way across the top for extra strength.
It turns out that two or perhaps three sizes of this bag will fit pretty much every tailgate rack on the market. I've turned over the design to this startup company and they're very interested in bringing it to market.
#2164
JK Super Freak
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I installed the Overland Rack today; it needs to be on the Jeep for the SEMA Show in two weeks. I've posted photos of it before but this time it's got the new cargo bag on it...
#2165
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The rack is cool! With the 2dr I'm in need of storage moreover than the 4dr guys. The hinges have served me well so I bet it's a solid choice to go with the rack. Your cover is a great touch to 'finish' up the rear end and protect the cargo.
#2166
JK Enthusiast
The rack is listed on Morrydes site now but not for sale anywhere that I can see yet. Just installed the tire carrier pretty solid. The only issue I have now is that the stock arm that holds the door open somehow got out of wack and when I went to close the door I bent it into a U. I have since torn it off but now deciding on a replacement or if it makes more sense just to drill a hole in the hinge bracket and drop a pin in it when open.....
#2167
JK Enthusiast
Jscherb do you have the rack weight by chance? Its always a balance when talking cargo space vs center of gravity. I have an interior rack right now and with the weight of that coupled with this new rack, gas water etc.. I think that might be pushing the off camber rock crawling limitations a bit.
#2168
JK Super Freak
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The rack is listed on Morrydes site now but not for sale anywhere that I can see yet. Just installed the tire carrier pretty solid. The only issue I have now is that the stock arm that holds the door open somehow got out of wack and when I went to close the door I bent it into a U. I have since torn it off but now deciding on a replacement or if it makes more sense just to drill a hole in the hinge bracket and drop a pin in it when open.....
The stop looks like this:
And this is the section of the instructions that covers the stop:
#2169
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
Jscherb do you have the rack weight by chance? Its always a balance when talking cargo space vs center of gravity. I have an interior rack right now and with the weight of that coupled with this new rack, gas water etc.. I think that might be pushing the off camber rock crawling limitations a bit.
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rsbmg (10-22-2018)
#2170
JK Super Freak
I posted some photos of the testing of the fiberglass uppers on my friend Donny's Jeep a few weeks ago. I made a few minor tweaks to the fit and I can now call this project complete. A few photos of the completed fronts...
A view from the driver's seat:
I've been driving with them for about two weeks now, both around town and on the highway up to 75mph and I'm very happy with their performance. They're so much nicer than the factory soft uppers, and something I'd be happy using all year. I really need to get my own set of half doors now (or make some in fiberglass).
A view from the driver's seat:
I've been driving with them for about two weeks now, both around town and on the highway up to 75mph and I'm very happy with their performance. They're so much nicer than the factory soft uppers, and something I'd be happy using all year. I really need to get my own set of half doors now (or make some in fiberglass).