Interior / Exterior Visual TechThis section contains discussion related to visual modifications of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Some items might include dash kits, roof rack modifications and other visual modifications.
Anyone else having issues with one, or both, of their rear cargo nets? I've had a 100 feet of light robe stored in my top net for about a month. The rope isn't very heavy but is bulky, size wise, and sticks out. Today I noticed a silver, coat hangar looking, wire coming out of the bottom of the top net. Apparently, it holds the bottom of the net in place under the plastic edge. I tried pushing it back down only to have it pop back up after a short trip. What a cheap piece of garbage, what good are they if they can't hold a low weight item?
Anyone know of a fix for this??
Last edited by Tony5150RN : 10-20-2006 at 06:34 PM.
hmm, when installed mine, I figured something like that could happen. I don't think there's a real solution because weighted objects over time will pull on the net. Then that bows the bottom wire frame, as you're seeing now. I only leave the first aid kit and rags/shirts in there.
Even if you pop it back in, the plastic rivets don't have enough force to hold that lower rail tight.
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They are push in retainers in the center. you can get behind them with a screwdriver and pry out the center parts. Once the centers are out the clips can be pulled out with the rail. Push the centers in to refasten it to the door.
Upon closer inspection I think this is a Kludge rather than the way it was designed, but so far mine works great and has given me no problems.
I my second one just now and looked closer at it. The wire was supposed to be above the clips, but works fine below it.
If you have gaping in the center, you can weave a thin black bungee cord just underneath the top collar, and anchor through holes in the rear panel (I just tied a knot on both sides. Works really well. True, kind of a pain the arse to take the door panel off, but I was already in there scouting and prepping it for a rear door sub mount.
I use a "Transit Rack Strap" that is woven through the cargo nets to give it more support and carry extra weight without deforming the mesh of the net. They cost about 3 bucks a piece and work great....just like the one below, but in black. Bought them from my local bicycle shop. Similar to a bungee cord, but flat.
I have to say, some of the rear compartment crapcessories leave a little to be desired in the quality and design department.
My wonderful dealer forced me into several unwanted "upgrades" in order to get my black beauty. The most egregious of the bunch by far was the cargo cover which was not only flimsy and cheap in quality, but an absolutely horrible design both to install and use.
I'm sure the powers that be will iron out all of these issues for the '08 model year.
I use a "Transit Rack Strap" that is woven through the cargo nets to give it more support and carry extra weight without deforming the mesh of the net. They cost about 3 bucks a piece and work great....just like the one below, but in black. Bought them from my local bicycle shop. Similar to a bungee cord, but flat.
Rear door cargo net issue.
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