[Keith B.]

Following. Just had our third son last October and need to expand my seating options. Also, what are you using for the third row? The Teraflex brackets and a 2-dr rear bench?

I bought the teraflex brackets, but we are going to just build something similar into the mount for the underseat drawer. And yes I am using a seat from a two door.

 

[Cthulhu]

I bought the teraflex brackets, but we are going to just build something similar into the mount for the underseat drawer. And yes I am using a seat from a two door.

Cool, what underseat drawer are you using that will fit?

 

[Keith B.]

Cool, what underseat drawer are you using that will fit?

The whole drawer etc is going to be custom built. I also am using one of those in-floor strongboxes from Rock River Offroad under the drawer.

 

[gary.h]

Following. Just had our third son last October and need to expand my seating options. Also, what are you using for the third row? The Teraflex brackets and a 2-dr rear bench?

If you are only on kid #3, I wouldn't worry yet. I have three car seats in my second row and it is doable. Once you step up to 4 like the OP, thats a different story.

 

[Cthulhu]

If you are only on kid #3, I wouldn't worry yet. I have three car seats in my second row and it is doable. Once you step up to 4 like the OP, thats a different story.

Haha, we had to trade the wife's Outback in for a third row Tahoe just to fit all three. The back doors of the Outback didn't close with all three seats... The 5 year-old just has a booster seat, but the 2 year-old has one of those big throne chairs, and the 4 month-old has the normal, wide laying car seat...

 

[Keith B.]

Getting there. The through the dash part is done so now it should be quicker.

 

[Cthulhu]

you mentioned a custom soft top to accommodate the larger dimensions of the cage. Who is doing that and how much is it running you?

 

[Keith B.]

you mentioned a custom soft top to accommodate the larger dimensions of the cage. Who is doing that and how much is it running you?

I am waiting until the cage is done to figure that out. I am basically just going to buy a new regular top (mine is all messed up) and have an upholstery shop change what panels are necessary. It looks like only a few changes to a regular top would make it work. There is actually a shop next door to where my cage is being done that I will probably use. Everything lines up with the factory top until we get above the rear seat. That is where the adjustments will have to be made. But I want to be able to use all the windows etc.

 

[Keith B.]

C Pillars

 

[guarnibl]

C Pillars

Lookin' good!

 

[Keith B.]

More cross pieces.

 

[MrBreeze]

Very beefy Keith. Any idea as to what it weighs? (not that it makes a difference with your LS motor, but for us still getting by with a 3.6, am curious)

 

[Keith B.]

Very beefy Keith. Any idea as to what it weighs? (not that it makes a difference with your LS motor, but for us still getting by with a 3.6, am curious)

No idea. I am going to weigh it once we are done.

 

[Descent]

Understand Hunter is not done with it yet.

Are they going to put in some cross bracing in the B or C pillars?

Most common failure in the JK's is that they are folding in on themselves.

 

[Keith B.]

Understand Hunter is not done with it yet.

Are they going to put in some cross bracing in the B or C pillars?

Most common failure in the JK's is that they are folding in on themselves.

We have not decided yet. I know that it would help but I really dont want to. I cant do it on the c-pillars as you need to be able to get in the third row.

 

[Descent]

Yeah, the solutions are always a compromise to keep the rear seat(s) functional and safe.

You have probably already talked about it... But always thought a harness bar behind the front seats was a good solution. Put padding on it for safety and it can be be dual utilized as a grab bar for the rear seats and tie in the B's

 

[Keith B.]

Yeah, the solutions are always a compromise to keep the rear seat(s) functional and safe.

You have probably already talked about it... But always thought a harness bar behind the front seats was a good solution. Put padding on it for safety and it can be be dual utilized as a grab bar for the rear seats and tie in the B's

That is what I was thinking as well. It would then have cross pieces on the A, B and D pillars.

 

[Invest2m4]

Sweet looking cage. Looking forward to seeing a finished product.

 

[Keith B.]

Seat is being fitted.

 

[Cthulhu]

Seat is being fitted.

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