MOLLE bed shelf to folding table (convertible) DIY

[judokadonk]

I was inspired by this thread below, and decided to do the same thing with an aftermarket L-track MOLLE bed shelf. Here are the results. I ordered a Standard Cybertruck and am eagerly waiting a delivery date. In the meantime, I bought this accessory.

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/vault-divider-folding-camp-table-mod.25793/

I 3D printed adapters to secure the MOLLE shelf to the folding stand, and used common hardware to bolt everything together. The MOLLE shelf came with hex bolts for the L-track adapter, but I switched them for knurled thumbscrews (the L-track adapters are M5 threaded) so I could remove the shelf without tools.

The shelf is not completely centered on the stand, but good enough for me. Also, the center stiffening bar in the shelf gets in the way of mounting the stand flush to it. But the bar likely significantly increases the weight capacity.

With the stand attached to the shelf this way, It will probably be a tight fit to get a spare tire underneath it. I could flip the shelf/stand combo upside down and there should be enough space then. Or, if I bought a shelf without a center stiffening bar, then it should mount directly with no adapters needed.

Hopefully someone will come out with a MOLLE shelf that has legs directly attached, or a kit that you can add to a shelf afterwards, that is smaller in profile.

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[funnbobby]

Link to all the parts?

looks great

 

[TarheelCT]

I was inspired by this thread below, and decided to do the same thing with an aftermarket MOLLE bed shelf. Here are the results. I ordered a Standard Cybertruck and am eagerly waiting a delivery date. In the meantime, I bought this accessory.

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/vault-divider-folding-camp-table-mod.25793/

I 3D printed adapters to secure the MOLLE shelf to the folding stand, and used common hardware to bolt everything together. The MOLLE shelf came with hex bolts for the L-track adapter, but I switched them for knurled thumbscrews (the L-track adapters are M5 threaded) so I could remove the shelf without tools.

The shelf is not completely centered on the stand, but good enough for me. Also, the center stiffening bar in the shelf gets in the way of mounting the stand flush to it. But the bar likely significantly increases the weight capacity.

With the stand attached to the shelf this way, It will probably be a tight fit to get a spare tire underneath it. I could flip the shelf/stand combo upside down and there should be enough space then. Or, if I bought a shelf without a center stiffening bar, then it should mount directly with no adapters needed.

Hopefully someone will come out with a MOLLE shelf that has legs directly attached, or a kit that you can add to a shelf afterwards, that is smaller in profile.

Great work! Mind sharing the 3d link and the parts?

 

[judokadonk]

Hopefully these links work. I removed all the referral codes that I could see.

I used a Cybergearco MOLLE shelf, but there are several companies that sell something similar.
One without a center stiffening bar probably would work better, but it likely would not have a 225lb weight capacity either.
https://www.cybergearco.com/product...rack-molle-trunk-bed-shelf-level-molle-panels

I used this stand, available on Amazon. The stand is advertised to have a 225lb weight capacity.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BYKFSFD4

I used these M5x16mm nuts, but the length is not critical. Shorter is probably better.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQW8J71V

I used these T-track bolts:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRYN5H6

I 3D printed the grey adapter parts (that clamp the shelf to the stand), but only to practice 3D modeling. A better way is probably to just cut 1/2" thick wood to fit, and drill holes as necessary. It would be easier to center the shelf that way, most likely.

I used 5/16"x1.5" long T-bolts, but you could use regular bolts/washers/nuts.

 

[judokadonk]

Great work! Mind sharing the 3d links to the parts?

I will attach them to a comment later tonight, but frankly I find them a little embarrassing. I am new to 3D modeling. I mentioned in another comment that 1/2" thick wood for the shelf/stand interface and drilling your own holes might look/work better. The center stiffening bar on the shelf is 1/2" thick.

 

[TarheelCT]

Hopefully these links work. I removed all the referral codes that I could see.

I used a Cybergearco MOLLE shelf, but there are several companies that sell something similar.
One without a center stiffening bar probably would work better, but it likely would not have a 225lb weight capacity either.
https://www.cybergearco.com/product...rack-molle-trunk-bed-shelf-level-molle-panels

I used this stand, available on Amazon. The stand is advertised to have a 225lb weight capacity.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BYKFSFD4

I used these M5x16mm nuts, but the length is not critical. Shorter is probably better.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQW8J71V

I 3D printed the adapter parts, but only to practice 3D modeling. A better way is probably to just cut 1/2" thick wood to fit, and drill holes as necessary. It would be easier to center the shelf that way, most likely.

I used 5/16"x1.5" long T-bolts, but you could use regular bolts/washers/nuts.

fantastic. Thx.
anybody know which vault divider OP used in the one you listed as your inspiration ?

 

[judokadonk]

I have attempted to attach the 3D printing STL files, I hope this works. There are 3 files.

1) 1/2" spacer that fits between the shelf and the stand. Fits into the circle cutouts on the stand. You need to print 2 of them.
2) 1/2" spacer that fits between the shelf and the stand. Fits into the oval cutouts on the stand. You need to print 2 of them.
3) Clamp that sits on top of the shelf, and take bolts that insert through the spacers. They take 5/16" T-track bolts, of 1.5" in length. You need to print 4 of them. On the bottom of the table I used 4x fender washers and 4x rectangular washers, and 8x 5/16" bolts

These fit my MOLLE shelf pretty tightly, you may have to modify slightly for your own usage.

 

[Eka]

Very interesting. I'd been trying to figure out what to do for a cooking table.

 

[HaulingAss]

Very interesting. I'd been trying to figure out what to do for a cooking table.

I use the tailgate. Perfect height and really strong.

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