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Securing Items in the Cab
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Expeditions West: 2004 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD |
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| Overall Rating |
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| Payload Impact (1,395 for stock vehicle) |
Nominal |
| Installation Time : |
10-15 Minutes |
| Difficulty: (easy, moderate, difficult) |
Easy |
| Specialty Tools Required: |
None |
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While often overlooked, securing all items in the cab of the vehicle is a critical safety measure for the OHV traveler. During a roll-over or impact, all of the stationary, but unsecured objects within the vehicle become a "missile" hazard. Fire Extinguishers, flashlights, cameras, recovery gear, etc. are all very dangerous to the occupants in an accident.
During my recent visit to SEMA, I had a good discussion with End of the Road, inc. who sells HD molded, one piece rubber clamps. They sent several sizes for evaluation and I am more than impressed with the result.
End of the Road currently sells two sizes: The 13-76mm diameter Quick Fist, and the 76-178mm Diameter Super Quick Fist |
The Super Quick Fist: 76-176mm (3"-7") Diameter
Mounting Base Measurement: 152x22mm (6"x7/8")
Will support 23 Kg. (50 lbs.) per strap |
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The Quick Fist: 13-76mm (1/2"-3") Diameter
will support 10 Kg. (22 lbs.) |
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Securing a mag light to the driver and passenger seats |
Broken Mag-light clamp |
I had originally secured the lights to the seat sides using the clamps made by mag-light. These clamps quickly broke in real world use. I was on a challenging trail with the vehicle high up on a rock, which required me to slide out of the seat, which snapped the fragile plastic. The Quick Clamp brackets are molded rubber and will deflect and stretch, rather than breaking. |
Original Mag light mounts |
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The first step was to remove the broken mag-light mount and measure the spacing required for the 4 cell mag light. |
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The Quick Clamps are installed using a supplied plastic washer and a #10 screw. The plastic washer fits into a molded groove in the clamp and provides greater contact surface for mounting strength. Everything fits tight and is of great quality. |
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It is important to make sure the clamps are positioned to the back of the seat rails to allow for clearance with the door closed. The 2001+ Tacoma's have a larger integrated speaker housing in the doors, and the flashlight must sit rearward of the speaker with the door closed. I installed the brackets on both the drivers and passenger side. |
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Securing a 5lb fire extinguisher to the B-pillar |
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Shortly after purchasing my double cab Tacoma, I removed the rear seat to allow for the installation of my 42l Engel Fridge. I also needed a good place to secure my 5lb ABC extinguisher, so I chose the b-pillar, just behind the driver seat. The bottom of the extinguisher is resting on the carpet, which makes the mounting even more secure. I used two Super quick fist's. I will likely trim the straps in the future. |
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| Impressions |
The Quick Fist was a great find for my application, and I am very impressed with the quality and value of the product. The clamps can also be used to secure high lift jacks, C02 bottles, shovels, etc.
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