01-21-2019, 03:06 PM
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Bullet Proof Fabricating Storage Panels
Hey guys! I just received these storage panels from BPF and I figured I'd share my thoughts on them. I'm not affiliated with BPF at all - just thought it might be helpful for anyone looking to buy storage panels.
Overall I think they're awesome and look great!
Here's where I got them: BPF 2010-2019 4RUNNER STORAGE PANELS
With that 15% off deal right now...I paid $275 after the shipping cost to San Diego. I ordered them on Jan 10th and they arrived on the 18th, so not too long to wait (although I was still impatient - free 2 day shipping has spoiled me haha)
They arrived well packaged - no dents or scratches.
Install was straight forward...they fit like a glove and I was done in 20 minutes.
FYI - The instructions to install them are online and NOT sent with the panels. I spent a couple minutes looking for any paperwork and then remembered seeing the link to the instructions on the website.
My one major complaint with these is the bottle opener:
I have no need for it but there's no option to remove it since it's riveted on. Not a big deal, but the thing is freaking sharp! Seriously, it's like a fishhook. They provide a flimsy piece of rubber to cover it, but it doesn't stay on very well. I would have preferred an option to remove the opener entirely. I plan on grinding it down to prevent getting snagged on it at some point.
Also - These panels are aluminum and not steel. I have no idea if that makes them better or worse than steel panels. But these feel solid so I'm not too worried about it - especially since I don't plan to mount anything too heavy to them. Just don't snug down the locking nuts too tight - I did that on one of them and imprinted the washer into the panel. Luckily it was after I had confirmed the fitment on the window so I didn't have to move it.
Overall I'm very happy with these!
And FYI - This isn't meant to be a comparison to other panel options out there...just wanted to share my input on these particular ones. I think it's awesome that our 4Runners are getting attention from multiple businesses!
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01-21-2019, 03:19 PM
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I have no need for it but there's no option to remove it since it's riveted on. Not a big deal, but the thing is freaking sharp! Seriously, it's like a fishhook. They provide a flimsy piece of rubber to cover it, but it doesn't stay on very well. I would have preferred an option to remove the opener entirely. I plan on grinding it down to prevent getting snagged on it at some point.
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Grind or drill the rivet heads off and you should be able to remove the opener.
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01-21-2019, 04:53 PM
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My wife got me the BPF panels too. The quality of the product is good. I have 3rd row seating and am having issues keeping the panel off the rear pillar. BPF sent me new spacers, I can not yet comment if they correct the issue or not. I will install later this week.
It looks like yours dont even come close to touching the pillar.
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01-21-2019, 05:41 PM
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Stole Rago's design and idea with the bottle opener, puts a fishhook on it and rivets it on... WTF?
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01-21-2019, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by slowpoint0
My wife got me the BPF panels too. The quality of the product is good. I have 3rd row seating and am having issues keeping the panel off the rear pillar. BPF sent me new spacers, I can not yet comment if they correct the issue or not. I will install later this week.
It looks like yours dont even come close to touching the pillar.
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There has to be something different in the rear pillar plastic design on the 3rd row. I’ve got a rago panel and it did the same thing.
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01-21-2019, 06:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FrenchToasty
There has to be something different in the rear pillar plastic design on the 3rd row. I’ve got a rago panel and it did the same thing.
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Yeah, I have the third row and mine just barely touch the rear pillar. If you play with it you can get it not to touch, but it's damn close
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06-20-2019, 01:04 PM
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Bought these a few months back, have absolutely no problems.
Full suite medical on driver's side, recovery/firearm mount/water bottle carrier on passenger's. Love these things, and the fact that they were so much cheaper, even aluminum.
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06-20-2019, 11:14 PM
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Flex Seal tape, artistically applied, should also do the trick if you dont want to grind it and possibly make a mess of the plastic if you slip or something.
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06-20-2019, 11:19 PM
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The bottle opener is a dumbass touch.
Drill the rivets out and it will come right off.
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06-21-2019, 06:05 PM
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1 mph tape will do the trick.
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12-14-2019, 01:54 AM
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Bullet Proof Fabricating Storage Panels
Thought I should update this since this thread came up when I was searching for feedback on this particular molle system. The bottle opener is no longer riveted, instead you have a set of screws if you decide you want to mount it. With that being said, I have no complaints with the PBF molle system. I think it looks great and the quality is top notch.....I've purchased a lot of RAGO items prior (roof rack, molle center console w/ bridge, and other accessories), but I'm glad I went with PBF this time around.
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Last edited by D1105; 12-14-2019 at 01:58 AM.
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