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Old 01-09-2004, 03:06 PM
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Quick cargo net question...

I was thinking about getting one to hold a few loose items in the trunk, but wanted to make sure where it installed- is it close to the trunk opening, or more forward against the back of the back seats? If the latter, I don't see it's usefullness with that big spare tire in the way.

Anybody have a pic handy of it installed? (I did some searches, and learned of the installation tips, but no pics)...

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-Sean
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Yes, it is tight against the trunk entrance lip, not the rear of the rear seatbacks. Overall I like having it, however, I do occasionally snag a piece of luggage on it and have to back it out and reinsert. I keep a quart of oil and a few items in it that would otherwise bounce around a little bit.

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It's by the trunk opening. I will see about getting a pic if possible.
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It goes at the very rear of the trunk, right at the opening. Getting things in and out is way easy. You said you found prior threads on install; I would reiterate that using a hammer to gently tap in the four anchors worked very well. Otherwise, getting the screws to start in was virtually impossible for many people.

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Old 01-09-2004, 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by Wingnut
Yes, it is tight against the trunk entrance lip, not the rear of the rear seatbacks. Overall I like having it, however, I do occasionally snag a piece of luggage on it and have to back it out and reinsert. I keep a quart of oil and a few items in it that would otherwise bounce around a little bit.

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Perfect- I'll order it then... thanks for the quick reply!

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I'm surprised that nobody has tried to make their own cargo net yet.
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My golf bag ALWAYS snags on the darn thing. I'll probably remove mine.
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Originally posted by 8_wannabe
It goes at the very rear of the trunk, right at the opening. Getting things in and out is way easy. You said you found prior threads on install; I would reiterate that using a hammer to gently tap in the four anchors worked very well. Otherwise, getting the screws to start in was virtually impossible for many people.
Thanks-- I received the cargo net from Trussville today. I followed the 'tap it in' method rather than widening the holes for the bottom, with one small twist. I put a little spit on the rubber 'sleeves' to lube them and used a rubber mallet to do the tapping- took about 2 minutes to do the whole thing. Now my car care crap isn't bouncing around the trunk : )

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