Rear Hatch Platform for those without the Cargo Management System (CMS)

[Dude]

For those without the Cargo Management System (CMS):

This is a public service announcement. You will find more info on the Facebook Bronco Sport group ‘2021+ Ford Bronco Sport Owners’.

I have no other info other that what is posted.

 

[Dude]

Do the brackets hang/rest or did you bolt them into the plastic?
The A36 steel plates rest on the side plastics, nothing is screwed into the Bronco Sport. Those side clips aren’t super strong, but there’s no weight on them at all. The entire panel can be removed out of the Bronco Sport.

What did you make the panel out of that you covered in carpet? Is it wood?
Yes, it’s a 3/4in wood panel, pretty strong.

How much weight can it hold?
I don’t have a number for that. The 3/4in panel is very strong, I’ve loaded the top shelf with all kinds of things and haven’t even seen it sag. That being said, i wouldn’t use it to carry tons of bricks or boxes of tiles, but it might carry a few. The steel plates will not break and the way they are mounted, I guess the limit will be how much the wood panel you use can hold.

How can I obtain the steel plates?
I’m thinking this could be a DIY package. Shipping would be too much if i also do the wood panel, that way it keeps the price down, unless you really needed it complete ready to mount, but the price will go up. For the DIY I can include the painted steel plates and all the stainless steel hardware. The only thing you would need to source is the wood panel (and carpet). Home Depot sells 2x4 (3/4in) panels, you just need to cut a few inches of to measurements I will provide. This could be for purchase on an eBay auction when available.
Let me figure out how much the DIY would be. If possible, those intested please send me a (Fb messenger) inbox msg just to get a count of how many sets will have to be made, that would make it easier for me to keep track.

 

[Dude]

If you are interested, search for the post on Facebook Bronco Sport group ‘2021+ Ford Bronco Sport Owners’.

ebay: < search >

 

[NMhunter]

Wow, I wish you worked for Ford. I bought the cargo managemen system and was very disappointed. It is too low to fit my totes under,

3/4" plywood with that short span will hold anything you can load on top of it.

 

[rootdoc]

that is a cool engineering project!

 

[Dude]

ebay:

 

[MannySport]

Hey there, would you sell the plans? Great idea by the way. Love the ingenuity.

 

[Dude]

Hey there, would you sell the plans? Great idea by the way. Love the ingenuity.

Info to contact the person (probably via the Facebook post or ebay links) was listed earlier.. can you go back and read posts #1-4? You would need to contact the person via the info provided. That’s all I have.

 

[Dude]

Hey there, would you sell the plans? Great idea by the way. Love the ingenuity.

I see the Facebook post was updated June 29 2024, another batch was built and put up on ebay but those also look sold out

you could contact the person via Facebook messenger and see about getting the plans.

 

[S.Olmeda]

New member, long time lurker and first time posting!
Sorry to revive an old thread, just figured i post and let everyone know the kits are back in stock. I designed and sell the kits!
Wasnt expecting to make this available as a kit, but so far ive had over 100+ kits sold and the reviews have been all positive! If anyone have any questions, please let me know!

..and thank you Dude, for sharing the info back in May ?

 

[Humper]

Where are you selling the kits, ebay?

 

[S.Olmeda]

!

Where are you selling the kits, ebay?

Hey Humper, yeah eBay. Didnt post any links since im not sure what the rules are as far as that goes. I contacted the admins to see if it was ok.

 

[Humper]

What does the kit include both brackets and fastner hardware?

 

[S.Olmeda]

What does the kit include both brackets and fastner hardware?

Here's the link with all the info;
https://bit.ly/4e7VfhN

 

[Mwittke5857]

Do the brackets hang/rest or did you bolt them into the plastic?
The A36 steel plates rest on the side plastics, nothing is screwed into the Bronco Sport. Those side clips aren’t super strong, but there’s no weight on them at all. The entire panel can be removed out of the Bronco Sport.

What did you make the panel out of that you covered in carpet? Is it wood?
Yes, it’s a 3/4in wood panel, pretty strong.

How much weight can it hold?
I don’t have a number for that. The 3/4in panel is very strong, I’ve loaded the top shelf with all kinds of things and haven’t even seen it sag. That being said, i wouldn’t use it to carry tons of bricks or boxes of tiles, but it might carry a few. The steel plates will not break and the way they are mounted, I guess the limit will be how much the wood panel you use can hold.

How can I obtain the steel plates?
I’m thinking this could be a DIY package. Shipping would be too much if i also do the wood panel, that way it keeps the price down, unless you really needed it complete ready to mount, but the price will go up. For the DIY I can include the painted steel plates and all the stainless steel hardware. The only thing you would need to source is the wood panel (and carpet). Home Depot sells 2x4 (3/4in) panels, you just need to cut a few inches of to measurements I will provide. This could be for purchase on an eBay auction when available.
Let me figure out how much the DIY would be. If possible, those intested please send me a (Fb messenger) inbox msg just to get a count of how many sets will have to be made, that would make it easier for me to keep track.

I was tossed off FB for life so a DM there is out of the question Count me in when you are ready

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