mitherial
Well-known member
As an overland enthusiast (like many of you), I ordered FrontRunner's fancy rear drawer set for my truck, which is a very nice (if excessively priced) piece of kit.
The issue that I am having in installing it is that the drawer is clearly designed to be used in the rear tub of a Defender which has carpeting installed. In my stripped 90, there is a "lip" at the rear door jam (see pictures), that the drawer catches on and prevents it from properly opening. I sourced some single-layer carpet, but that wasn't quite tall enough; adding the "official" LR rubber cargo mat on top of the carpet just barely made it clear, but I would like the setup to look a little "cleaner" before I permanently rivnut mount the drawer.
Any helpful suggestions?
I'd prefer not to have the extra weight of a plywood sheet unless that's the only option. Maybe carpet padding, like in a house? I suppose I could order an ExMoor trim carpet set, but I would only use the bottom section of the tub, as there are currently seats installed on the LH side.
The issue that I am having in installing it is that the drawer is clearly designed to be used in the rear tub of a Defender which has carpeting installed. In my stripped 90, there is a "lip" at the rear door jam (see pictures), that the drawer catches on and prevents it from properly opening. I sourced some single-layer carpet, but that wasn't quite tall enough; adding the "official" LR rubber cargo mat on top of the carpet just barely made it clear, but I would like the setup to look a little "cleaner" before I permanently rivnut mount the drawer.
Any helpful suggestions?
I'd prefer not to have the extra weight of a plywood sheet unless that's the only option. Maybe carpet padding, like in a house? I suppose I could order an ExMoor trim carpet set, but I would only use the bottom section of the tub, as there are currently seats installed on the LH side.