Toyota 4Runner DIY Molle Window Panels on a Budget

Want molle panels for your rig and don't want to spend $300+? Joe R. from 3rd Gen 4Runner Mafia on Facebook came up with an epic low cost solution. Here's a little DIY walkthrough within my 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner along with my thoughts and ramblings.
My build & links to gear I use: www.baumrunner.com
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[@bart9324]

Rivnuts work great for fastening brackets to the plastic.

[@dylankessler2573]

if the rigidity was an issue you could always double stack the stuff for each side help with rigidity

[@user-dl5wb4wl9l]

That’s what I thought. My plan is to dbl stack. Thanks 😊

[@1k2gosports73]

You could use that rubber fairing trim to finish the circumference. Nice work.

[@Rashidao22]

This is really a great idea! You're so right, why are molle panels so expensive for the simplicity of what they are!? Your idea will help a lot, thank you so much!!

[@SJ-EOR]

Awesome! Thank you. I just had trouble spending $3-400 for one that weren’t made for my rig (too old). This will be perfect. I’ll put my blackout behind them to keep it cooler for my dogs. They can look out the 2nd row or back window.

[@bennyweed91]

You are a BOSS!!! I just ordered a panel from Home Depot before I even finished the video. Woohoo!

[@paulthelefty]

Love it! Always a fan of DIY projects like this!

[@JBGAMING122]

Awesome. I actually have a bunch of pvc lattice left over from a job . Thanks for the tips

[@jammy93981]

This is genious!! Never would have thought it!!

[@mosthated8190]

That’s dope !! Keep the videos coming brother, even if it’s just regular maintenance, cleaning , upgrades or mods.

[@Papa__Squatch]

Brother this is great! Been wanting these for my Grand Cherokee. This will be awesome.

[@sociallydistantcamper]

Awesome idea. Thanks for posting.

[@toyotas4ever]

Awesome! That's a great idea! I may do this to our 4th gen 4Runner.

[@txrunroutdoors]

Awesome idea man!!!

[@tonerona]

Awesome Idea! Heading to Menards this weekend to do this mod!

[@misabula]

Solid. My rear quarter window just broke and was planning on getting a velox gulwing with a molle panel. But now ima just gonna do this and replace the window lol

[@vanliferr4079]

This just saved me hundreds of dollars. Subed

[@baumrunner]

Love to hear! More videos eventually!

[@SteveB2601K]

Good job.
I will do this in my truck topper windows.

[@PyroDave_]

This is genius bro. Thank you

[@gadgetorian-rctechgadgetsm4566]

Totally doing this on my FJ and if I can get a big enough piece, I might put it on the back rack of my mini truck.

[@ems1mc]

I'm share the same mentality as you, I use Digico consoles and rather spend all my money on audio gear. Also have to make everything for my 4runner on a budget because of that! thanks for the vid you just saved me some money!

[@relationshiprx6820]

Great idea! But how will you install your window shades when camping?

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

I need to do somthing like this! My poor 4Runner just started pissing oil from the front crank seal 😭 but when it’s going I am going to look into this!

[@tinabeane]

Great idea, like it! Thanks subbed to your channel. I'm looking for an inexpensive option for this.

[@zrock4r]

looks good 👌🏽

[@baumrunner]

Thank you! Super stoked with how they turned out, can't wait to load them up!

[@newlion7013]

Nice! I want to do something similar to what you did but I want mine to have swivels on the bottom edge so i can store a blanket in a vac sealed bag behind it

[@iwf4atiaoobob153]

Great idea do you have a link?

[@jakehoekstra3186]

I just spent over $400 on two panels for my 4th gen. I don't understand the price tag when you consider the simplicity of the item other than their serious weight and strength. But who hangs more than 50lbs on these? Glad to see you got creative. I will use your attempts to apply to my 3rd gen. ❤

[@jakehoekstra3186]

You should attempt a shelving system in the future

[@baumrunner]

Agreed! I hang the basics on mine. A shelf system is something I thought of. Maybe a winter project next season!

[@Chubbyboi555]

If u want it more sturdy just double stack 2 sets

[@unijaya9313]

mind i ask if i don want put screw on my car body , is there any others method i can install it ? really don wan make a hole on the car

[@user-zh2jt1fc6v]

Not too shabby

[@williamolliges2622]

What’s the long term review of this project? We used PVC landscaping lattice for, of all things, landscaping. The expansion and contraction based on temperature was alarming. I really would like for this to be something that works; I’m just having questions given my experience with the product. I’m guessing that using aluminum angle iron across the top and bottom instead of brackets would stiffen the whole assembly.

[@baumrunner]

Holding up great! Zero complaints. Haven’t noticed any issues over time or temperature differences. Aluminum angle iron would absolutely stiffen it up though, great idea!

[@gz4405]

Hey nice job.......

[@tonerona]

Just subscribed! I’m subscriber 13 lol

[@sparkyatlarge]

FWIW, they make silver sharpies. Acetone will take off excess marks.

[@johnkennedy7463]

Great video