Ahhhh.....no he didn't. This thread isn't old at all.
And who gives an actual **** if he does comment on an old thread.
He used the search function and kept the right information in the right thread.
In other words, he did exactly what he was supposed to do.
I agree on the bullbar.
Our kids were 9 and 11 when I got an FJ. They loved jumping in that thing, it was never a problem.
Car seats with younger kids might be an issue though.
We have two dogs as well, so I don't want milk crates or anything in the cargo area.
The area above the wheel wells is totally unused space right now, so this basket will get use out of that space and keep the cargo area open.
The basket will also have grocery bag hooks.
I've been making things like this for the Tacoma for a few years now.
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Since I have a 4Runner now, my next project is a cargo "basket" that will mount over the rear wheel wells.
It will be black powder coated steel, and be designed to match the style of the 4Runner.