Product Description
Although the fire extinguisher was an option for a few non-North American 80 series, it wasn't offered statewide or in most countries. The lack of a fire extinguisher in general is just a recipe for absoute disaster. At best you put out a small fire from over zealous soldering. At worst your entire Land Cruiser burns down in the middle of a forest leaving you and your family stranded, or worse.
This Fire Extinguisher Mount has been designed to attach to the two front 14mm bolts that hold down your front right (passenger's side for North American trucks) seat. Once in place the Fire Extinguisher Mount will give you a mounting platform that will allow you to safely and securely attach a fire extinguisher and bracket of your choice. Previous fire extinguisher installations involve drilling into the transmission hump or into the seat brackets. Both of these are wrought with risk due to the placement of wire runs. Mounting it on the transmission hump means your knee always knows its there and its just not comfortable.
This Fire Extinguisher Mount puts the fire extinguisher low and close to the driver's or passenger's feet for quick access. You want the fire extinguisher always within arms reach. Doesn't do you much good to have the fire extinguisher in the back under your gear when you are sitting at the drivers seat.
The Fire Extinguisher Mount is made from 14gauge cold rolled steel and powder coated in textured black. The mounting face gives many options to mount your fire extinguisher of choice but you can also add your own mounting holes if needed.
Note:
Even in keeping the design low and close to the seat, installation does mean that you will be limiting the forward movement of the seat whenever the Fire Extinguisher Mount is in use. For the vast majority of drivers/passengers the seat is typically pushed all the way back giving maximum leg room. Using the Fire Extinguisher Mount will limit the forward movement to just under 2". If the driver of the 80 series is "short in stature", and needs to have the seat moved forward considerably, it may be better to attach the Fire Extinguisher Mount on the passenger side only.
Includes:
• Laser cut and CNC bent Fire Extinguisher Mount for the Left Side
• Standard extinguisher mounting hardware (will fit common extinguishers but your exact application may require other hardware not supplied)
- (8) 10-24 x 5/8" Socket Cap Screws
- (8) 10-24 Flanged Nyloc nut
- (8) 1/2 x 7/32 x .036 washer
• Pre-drilled holes for a nearly a dozen fire extinguisher bracket brands
• Black textured powder coating
• Knock-outs for (2) waterproof switches
Options:
• Waterproof Switch- there are two switch knock-outs available for the FEM-2. This gives you a convenient and easy way to add a switch and associated disconnect wiring to easily add either one or two separate accessories of your choice.
Read the initial product discussion on IH8MUD.com
If the seriousness of having a fire extinguisher hasn't been drilled into you enough, please read the following links to bring the point home:
Family makes it out alive Engine fire due to electrical arc Electrical fire under the dash Fire in Pheonix Glad it wasn't my rig
Prevent this...
Photo Credit IH8MUD user audaciousduo.
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Quality Solution every LC should have
Safety first. Quality and simplicity always for the win. Super easy bolt in with existing OEM bolts. Even though I'm at the cusp of "short in stature", I took a risk with the left (drivers side) version since in an emergency, I'd want it closer at hand. I now have a note on my seat button that says "broken" to deter anyone from moving the seat position... because if you do (and still have the plastic garnish under the seat) it will get stuck and you have to free the seat by unbolting the extinguisher kit. I occasionally bump my foot with it, but not that much of a bother. Hope I never have to use it, but feel better that its there.
