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53 1/4" is what I came up with but I didn't have a level.

Thanks for the info. I was going to try and avoid wires out on the shelf itself so I was going to install the lights in the ceiling and walls. Right now a lot is on hold with holiday stuff going on...

Looks great! I had actually considered those lights....and I suppose I still can. How flush would you suppose they are?

The lighting makes a big difference. Looks great!

I like it! It definitely looks very nice and is simple too. Easy to remove and functional. Should make loading up the 4runner a lot easier or should I say getting that one thing out that you packed...

I really think that looks amazing!

That's a great approach to support and it is still removeable too if you need it to be. I haven't had any time hardly to even think about my shelf but you are...

I like the led idea a lot but if you're going to be stuffing cargo in there the mount is going to have to be flush....or very durable.

On both sides of the vehicle the metal is about an inch past...

That cargo net looks to be attached to the oh shit handles in the back. What might be interesting is if one did a removal of the niceties like plastic and headliner in the cargo area to make a...

You could look at one of those tents designed to connect to the 4runner although that would kind of negate the bear country idea.

Haven't decided where I will sleep although I have slept out in...

Looks like we are headed down the same path in a way. I am planning my shelf to be right at the top of the seats. I think I will have to modify or eliminate the side railing sadly. The width of the...

I can't claim credit for the idea but Dirtco did an idea similar to the other two but his is removable (which is why I like it so much). Here's a link to the thread.
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