Yukon Joe
FRF Addict
If all of you that are going on Raptor Runs, or into some good off roading, then you already know that having a fire extinguisher (FE) is a must. 
If you have a chase rack or a bed rack solution already, then mounting the FE can be quite easy. I, on the other hand, wanted to have mine in the cab of the truck. I like to keep my bed free for hauling fire wood or other items. For the TRR, I put the FE in the cubby hole beneath the rear seat. Not a bad spot, but in a fire situation, seconds do count and you want access to your FE rather quickly. Who knows what cargo in the cab might be blocking access to that cubby hole. Or if you have a child seat in the back, you can't lift your seat to get the FE.
Since getting ready for the 2012 TRR, I had been thinking about where a good mounting spot would be.
I wanted to be able to open a door and grab the FE. I considered mounting it to the floor behind the center console, but again cargo could block access. The best spot I thought would be a door mount, but wasn't sure how to do it. I chose the rear driver side door.
During KC Cars and Coffee it all came together while I was checking out WSI's FE mount on his chase rack. Jimmy was able to get me a quick release FE mount and a custom backing plate (mounting plate) to use on the other side of the door panel. I didn't want the FE hanging off of the plastic door panel. I wanted to ensure it was secure during jumps and rough rides.
WSI shipped me the FE mount and the backing plate. I bought the hose clamps and 5/16" stainless steel mounting hardware at Lowes.
All the mounting items laid out:
Everything put together. I used a lock washer to keep the mount secure. This will preclude the need to periodically tighten the mount.
Only thing left to do, is to sandwich it to the door panel. You will notice in later pictures, I switched the hose clamps around.
Stock door panel with window switch popped:
I started by removing the upper door molding. It is held in with two clips and can be pried off with. Make sure you protect your paint.
Then remove the three bolts holding the door panel on. On is located behind the upper molding.
The next two are on the bottom of the panel.
Next, you have to release the door panel from the door body. This can be achieved by lifting up on the panel. There are three panel "mounting hooks" at the bottom, three hooks in the middle, and at least two at the top. I was not able to remove the panel completely from the door. I'm sure it could be done and it would make the job easier, but not necessary.
Here you can see one of the door panel mounting hooks.
I was not sure what the white pillow thing was. I thought for a minute is was an air bag, but that didn't make sense. I really think it is a sound deadner.
I also removed the window control pannel to allow more access to the other side of where I was going to be putting the backing plate. It pops out with a little persuasion from a small flat head screwdriver.
You can see the backing plate and hardware in this pic.
Next was to locate the mount on the door. I was originally going to mount the FE on the flat vertical part of the panel above the storage bin. But when I held the FE into position with the door shut, it was pushing into the seat cushion. Not ideal. Then I looked at mounting the FE on the underside of the arm rest. In this position, there was plenty of clearance between the seat and the FE. I wanted to keep the FE mounted towards the latch side of the door as much as possible. But ended up pretty much centering it on the panel since there is a cut out in the rest for the hand hole that did not allow for installing a bolt there.
Speaking of which, that little hand hole is held into the panel with 4 screws. Two of which I removed, but then saw that there where two more that I could not access. Why it gets 4 screws, I have no idea??
Don't remove these screws:
The shelf above my thumb is where I placed the WSI backing plate. I marked my holes, drilled them and installed the backing plate.
Next I buttoned everything back up. Getting the door hooks back in place was a pain. I need to ask the RaptorWifey to hold the door while I was pushing on it, so I didn't over extend the door hinges. Once it was back on, I installed the three screws and popped back on the upper trip piece.
Here I am installing the Fire Extinguisher...
As you can see, it sits nice and tucked up under the door arm rest.
Here is the FE mount with the door closed. There is plenty of room between the seat and FE. It's also out of the way from little meddling hands...
Making some final adjustments:
One last adjustment. I noticed that when I was practicing putting the FE in and out, that it was slightly rubbing on the speaker grill and leaving white paint.
Raptorwife had the fix for this. A small piece of flelt and some rubber cement on the corner of the FE.
Modified rear driver door panel with Fire Extinguisher Mount:
After riding around town the past week, the mount is still secure.
Thank you to WSI for supplying a great mounting solution. I was able to mount the FE exactly where I wanted it and I'm really pleased with it.
If you have a chase rack or a bed rack solution already, then mounting the FE can be quite easy. I, on the other hand, wanted to have mine in the cab of the truck. I like to keep my bed free for hauling fire wood or other items. For the TRR, I put the FE in the cubby hole beneath the rear seat. Not a bad spot, but in a fire situation, seconds do count and you want access to your FE rather quickly. Who knows what cargo in the cab might be blocking access to that cubby hole. Or if you have a child seat in the back, you can't lift your seat to get the FE.
Since getting ready for the 2012 TRR, I had been thinking about where a good mounting spot would be.
I wanted to be able to open a door and grab the FE. I considered mounting it to the floor behind the center console, but again cargo could block access. The best spot I thought would be a door mount, but wasn't sure how to do it. I chose the rear driver side door.During KC Cars and Coffee it all came together while I was checking out WSI's FE mount on his chase rack. Jimmy was able to get me a quick release FE mount and a custom backing plate (mounting plate) to use on the other side of the door panel. I didn't want the FE hanging off of the plastic door panel. I wanted to ensure it was secure during jumps and rough rides.
WSI shipped me the FE mount and the backing plate. I bought the hose clamps and 5/16" stainless steel mounting hardware at Lowes.
All the mounting items laid out:
Everything put together. I used a lock washer to keep the mount secure. This will preclude the need to periodically tighten the mount.
Only thing left to do, is to sandwich it to the door panel. You will notice in later pictures, I switched the hose clamps around.
Stock door panel with window switch popped:
I started by removing the upper door molding. It is held in with two clips and can be pried off with. Make sure you protect your paint.
Then remove the three bolts holding the door panel on. On is located behind the upper molding.
The next two are on the bottom of the panel.
Next, you have to release the door panel from the door body. This can be achieved by lifting up on the panel. There are three panel "mounting hooks" at the bottom, three hooks in the middle, and at least two at the top. I was not able to remove the panel completely from the door. I'm sure it could be done and it would make the job easier, but not necessary.
Here you can see one of the door panel mounting hooks.
I was not sure what the white pillow thing was. I thought for a minute is was an air bag, but that didn't make sense. I really think it is a sound deadner.
I also removed the window control pannel to allow more access to the other side of where I was going to be putting the backing plate. It pops out with a little persuasion from a small flat head screwdriver.
You can see the backing plate and hardware in this pic.
Next was to locate the mount on the door. I was originally going to mount the FE on the flat vertical part of the panel above the storage bin. But when I held the FE into position with the door shut, it was pushing into the seat cushion. Not ideal. Then I looked at mounting the FE on the underside of the arm rest. In this position, there was plenty of clearance between the seat and the FE. I wanted to keep the FE mounted towards the latch side of the door as much as possible. But ended up pretty much centering it on the panel since there is a cut out in the rest for the hand hole that did not allow for installing a bolt there.
Speaking of which, that little hand hole is held into the panel with 4 screws. Two of which I removed, but then saw that there where two more that I could not access. Why it gets 4 screws, I have no idea??
Don't remove these screws:
The shelf above my thumb is where I placed the WSI backing plate. I marked my holes, drilled them and installed the backing plate.
Next I buttoned everything back up. Getting the door hooks back in place was a pain. I need to ask the RaptorWifey to hold the door while I was pushing on it, so I didn't over extend the door hinges. Once it was back on, I installed the three screws and popped back on the upper trip piece.
Here I am installing the Fire Extinguisher...
As you can see, it sits nice and tucked up under the door arm rest.
Here is the FE mount with the door closed. There is plenty of room between the seat and FE. It's also out of the way from little meddling hands...
Making some final adjustments:
One last adjustment. I noticed that when I was practicing putting the FE in and out, that it was slightly rubbing on the speaker grill and leaving white paint.
Raptorwife had the fix for this. A small piece of flelt and some rubber cement on the corner of the FE.
Modified rear driver door panel with Fire Extinguisher Mount:
After riding around town the past week, the mount is still secure.
Thank you to WSI for supplying a great mounting solution. I was able to mount the FE exactly where I wanted it and I'm really pleased with it.
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