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- 1998 XLT 4x4
So I enjoy fishing... and I thought why not find a way to carry one or two poles in the truck, as opposed to strapping it to the rack. As such, here was my final idea.
The only thing I needed was 4 cinch straps (link to a similar product VELCRO® Brand Straps - VELSTRAP® Cinch Strap Selection | FASTENation)
I popped the 2 back plastic push pins on the interior quarter panel and put the cinch straps in there, using the pins to hold it in. I did this on both sides.
I then velcro the rod to those two points and feed the front through the coat hook in the second row.
This works best with a lighter weight rod, such as those for trout or bass. If you have deep sea rods, this will probably not work as well.
The yellow line is where the pole would go.
I considered a bracket that would stick up, similar to a gun rack mounted in front of the side glass, but it would be too intrusive with passengers. To carry one or two poles daily, this keeps them out of the way from passengers and out of the elements.
My 6' pole fits really well and barely intrudes into the front if at all, so if you don't regularly carry more than 2 rods, I think this is a pretty decent solution considering the cost & ease.
Tacklebox can fit under the seats if you have a small one, or some essentials for an afternoon can be kept in the storage where the factory jack is.
The only thing I needed was 4 cinch straps (link to a similar product VELCRO® Brand Straps - VELSTRAP® Cinch Strap Selection | FASTENation)
I popped the 2 back plastic push pins on the interior quarter panel and put the cinch straps in there, using the pins to hold it in. I did this on both sides.
I then velcro the rod to those two points and feed the front through the coat hook in the second row.
This works best with a lighter weight rod, such as those for trout or bass. If you have deep sea rods, this will probably not work as well.
The yellow line is where the pole would go.
I considered a bracket that would stick up, similar to a gun rack mounted in front of the side glass, but it would be too intrusive with passengers. To carry one or two poles daily, this keeps them out of the way from passengers and out of the elements.
My 6' pole fits really well and barely intrudes into the front if at all, so if you don't regularly carry more than 2 rods, I think this is a pretty decent solution considering the cost & ease.
Tacklebox can fit under the seats if you have a small one, or some essentials for an afternoon can be kept in the storage where the factory jack is.
