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Dake · 04-19-2013, 12:39 PM

That's a clever solution. That being said, if you ever decided to remove that hook you'll never get that bar back out again.

dawnst3ar · 05-05-2013, 11:48 PM

OP, stupid question- did you use the square brackets or just screw directly into the sheet metal?

NetMagi · 05-06-2013, 12:08 AM

screwed right into the sheet metal. even if you change your mind in the future, you'll never see the holes up there. Well. . unless you're locked in the trunk, bit then you've got bigger problems :P

-Rich H.

midnightfrolic · 05-06-2013, 02:48 AM

back in the days, we just used modified clothing hangers. works like a charm!

sastexan · 05-06-2013, 12:12 PM

I put mine up this weekend - used zip ties - needed not just the ones through the holes but also one to keep the bracket located. While I was in there, I added one to hold the 3rd brake light wire up against the frame - was hanging down an inch - zip ties are cheap...

zinzan · 02-26-2014, 09:38 AM

I tried the zip tie method, but found this location is too visible for my liking; I didn't notice that the OP actually mounted his farther into the trunk, and I think that's a better location.

Plus, I do have one of those organizer type "boxes" that I keep in the trunk, so I'd prefer to have the organizer on one side, and the hook mounted on the other. So I guess I'll be drilling through the sheet metal.

Hey OP, you said you went straight into the sheet metal? Did you pre-drill or use self-tapping sheet metal screws? Any advice on screw size?

-Z

NetMagi · 02-26-2014, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zinzan

I tried the zip tie method, but found this location is too visible for my liking; I didn't notice that the OP actually mounted his farther into the trunk, and I think that's a better location.

Plus, I do have one of those organizer type "boxes" that I keep in the trunk, so I'd prefer to have the organizer on one side, and the hook mounted on the other. So I guess I'll be drilling through the sheet metal.

Hey OP, you said you went straight into the sheet metal? Did you pre-drill or use self-tapping sheet metal screws? Any advice on screw size?

-Z

I did drill first, yes. Then used self-tapping screws. I do no not remember the sizes off hand.

I don't take drilling lightly, I just believe it to be the "right" way to mount something like this. I probably spent 20 mins laying on my back in there surveying the location and making ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT sure it was safe to drill in that spot.

-Rich H.

05-06-2013, 12:08 AM	#59
NetMagi Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 13 Firestorm FR-S Location: Whitehall, PA Posts: 64 Thanks: 3 Thanked 89 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	screwed right into the sheet metal. even if you change your mind in the future, you'll never see the holes up there. Well. . unless you're locked in the trunk, bit then you've got bigger problems :P -Rich H. __________________ Current: 16 Porsche Cayman, 09 Tacoma 4WD, 13 Highlander 4WD, 12 Yamaha WR250R Past: 13 10-Series FR-S, 13 FR-S, 11 S4, 07 Corolla, 98 Tacoma 4WD, 03 Corolla, 89 Camry, 90 Celica GT-S, 87 Celica GT-S

05-06-2013, 12:12 PM	#61
sastexan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine manual Location: DC area Posts: 110 Thanks: 33 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I put mine up this weekend - used zip ties - needed not just the ones through the holes but also one to keep the bracket located. While I was in there, I added one to hold the 3rd brake light wire up against the frame - was hanging down an inch - zip ties are cheap... __________________ '13 FR-S - Ultramarine manual (GONE) '98.5 Contour SVT - modded (and threw rod with buyer) '01 Camry 5S-FE (wife's old car) '11 Odyssey EX-L - familymobile and hauler - food-encrusted carpets and other appropriate features

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04-19-2013, 12:39 PM	#57
Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,078 Thanks: 468 Thanked 832 Times in 420 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's a clever solution. That being said, if you ever decided to remove that hook you'll never get that bar back out again.

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dawnst3ar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 MT FR-S Asphalt Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 362 Thanks: 52 Thanked 101 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OP, stupid question- did you use the square brackets or just screw directly into the sheet metal?

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midnightfrolic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Scion FRS A/T raven Location: California Posts: 242 Thanks: 136 Thanked 51 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	back in the days, we just used modified clothing hangers. works like a charm!

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