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Cargo Net Mod
Photos and text by Chuck Konarske

The 2002 conversion of the rear cargo net to a hammock looked like such a handy idea, I thought I'd give it a try.

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net.jpg (23071 bytes) This little mod starts with a couple of pieces of steel rod and some vinyl tubing.
net2.jpg (32406 bytes) Bend a suitable hook into each end. One will hook to the headrest, the other end will support the net.
net3.jpg (35604 bytes) ....then slide the vinyl tubing in place to protect the seat from the bracket.
net4.jpg (48654 bytes) Hook one end around the inboard shaft of either outside rear headrest.....
net5.jpg (38341 bytes) .....then lower the headrest.
net6.jpg (50251 bytes) Repeat on the other side, attach the net to the existing hooks and the new hooks and now you have a hammock net, just like those fancy new 2002s!
net7.jpg (62037 bytes) If you need a little more support for a heavier load, pull the center headrest and replace it through the net.....
net8.jpg (51357 bytes) ....then lower and you now have a little more support, if needed.
net9.jpg (43546 bytes) Come to think of it, another piece of rod and some more tubing results in...
net10.jpg (55906 bytes) ...a center support that wraps around the center headrest.....
net11.jpg (52054 bytes) ....providing much more support.
net12.jpg (53879 bytes) Like so.
  

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