FJ Dog barrier / Cargo barrier concept

**Hindsight** · 06-25-2008, 08:28 PM

I am sure that all you dog owners would agree that the dog barriers out there are pretty crappy. I was messing around with the welder yesterday and mocked up a frame and mounts for what I feel would be a awesome dog/cargo barrier.

The inspiration

The concept is pretty rough looking but it was really the mounting system and installation that I was testing. It would be made out of aluminum and would have metal gridwork with two vertical bars that could occupy quickfists to hold axes, shovels etc. We should even be able to preserve the coat hooks (a feature that my wife said was paramount

). It will be compatible with car seats and should make the vehicle safer because it will deflect any flying debris in the event of a rollover.

I can install the whole unit in less than 3 minutes, the mounting is rock solid and I will be meeting with my engineers in Thursday afternoon to discuss the viability of production and cost.

I don't anticipate that we will be able to compete with the price of the universal junk out there but instead will give you the option of buying a quality, solid mounting, functional barrier designed specifically for the FJCruiser. I am not even going to guess at a cost right now other than I am aiming at less than $200.

Of course, it will have Springtails quality fit and finish! Made in the USA.

Remember this is just a rough prototype to give you an idea.

I want to hear your thoughts.

Doc

**SouthTexasCruiser** · 06-25-2008, 08:39 PM

I want one. Put something similar to the mPac rear rack on it, but make it removable.

frogeye · 06-25-2008, 08:41 PM

Hey not bad. That looks solid. I like the way you anchored to the headrest. I use a barrier that I connect to the front seats by the headrest. It's one that is sold for a Four Runner I believe. I think you are heading in the right direction but I have a question for you. will your mounts work if you attach it just behind the front seats? I like to run with my back seats folded down. I've got two dogs and gear and It just works better that way. Anyhow, good start.

mattmainster · 06-25-2008, 08:41 PM

Looks like it may be a great option. I have a barrier net on its way from offroadconcepts.net right now that I'm going to use for summit. Looking forward to see what you guys come up with!

ZenPunk · 06-25-2008, 08:41 PM

Looks interesting. Would you be able to do one, that covers from the headliner, to the floor? We drive, with our back seat down, most of the time.

Is that a schock collar on your pup? We have one for our SAR dog, they work pretty well.

**MudLovingFJ** · 06-25-2008, 08:46 PM

I like it. I want something like that to prevent all my stuff in the back from coming into the passenger compartment in case of an accident. this is exactly what I want because it goes from the headrests to the ceiling as apposed to the floor.

**volhoo** · 06-25-2008, 08:47 PM

Looks great - I need this with 3 dogs - only 2 go on adventures -

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**Hindsight** · 06-25-2008, 08:51 PM

I don't think that we will make one that goes to the floor...it would be pretty big to ship and would defeat the purpose of mounting to the headrest posts.

Cool idea though!

Logan the dog has a underground fence that spans about 8 acres, his job is to ward off all the bad guys, although so far all he has caught is 2 cats, a skunk and a snapping turtle. "Fezz" our resident **** pheasant (Logans arch nemisis) knows where the line is and taunts the dogs every day.

Doc

**MudLovingFJ** · 06-25-2008, 08:58 PM

I meant I like the fact that it goes from the headrests to the ceiling. I dont like the ones that go from the floor to the ceiling.

your design= much better

MIKESCRUISER · 06-25-2008, 09:19 PM

I like it, please keep me updated.