HMMWV 2 Man M998 cargo cover question. Anyone ever do a chop top on the cargo?

[MarkM]

I like the 2 man M998 setup but would like to lower the cargo cover to be in line with the truck much like the low profile on the soft top 4 Man setup. Has anyone done this as I am not finding info on this mod. Below is a real quick photoshop image of what it would look like. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[infidel got me]

You could use the two man cargo cover and trim the bottom off. Maybe a boat or trim shop could make that work.

 

[MarkM]

That is what I was thinking and if right the new bottom line will be above the rear cargo cover window and that could be cutout and reinstalled (stitched in) where is would now belong. I would have thought others had done this mod but I have not found anything on it.

Mark

 

[infidel got me]

Be a trendsetter and do it-- it will work. I was thinking of this cover for mine ---- if I ever get it-- EUC

 

[Action]

If you are using camo, the pattern will not line up. Jut cut the top couple feet off and sew it back on without the sides. Then you wont have to resew all those tie down clips or the window.

 

[Bdhminnesota]

Sweet idea

 

[TNriverjet]

I like the 2 man M998 setup but would like to lower the cargo cover to be in line with the truck much like the low profile on the soft top 4 Man setup.

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Very nice! Definitely would do this if I landed a 2-man. Please document the steps taken and pitfalls if any are found. Since the rear flap with Poly window is a separate piece, couldn't you just cut the top off it so the bottom edge stays registered correctly for driver visibility?

I could even even see retaining the rear seats inside for the occasional soldier C and D.

 

[Action]

The rear flap / window on the humvee troop cover is not removable from the top.

 

[TNriverjet]

The rear flap / window on the humvee troop cover is not removable from the top.

Thanks Action. Could it still be cut from the top and re-attached to retain the window in the correct spot?

 

[Action]

i guess. that is what i was saying in my first post. if you cut the bottom or the top, you are gonna have another issue. there are 4 bows under that top. the front one is shorter than the others, so the top is angled between the first 2. if you cut all 4 bows to the same length, there will be some excess top flapping around. that will require more work there.

 

[Predator42]

I did this a year ago, cut the troop bows down, then went to CAL RANCH and bought their OD green Canvas tarp. affixed it to the bows and this is what I ended up with. If I were to do it again I would get a shop to put velcro along the area where it could attach to the 2 man top. Also be aware that the rear cargo cover does not zip up and close if using the bows as a support. it is about 2 inches too wide. I liked the look. in other words if you try and use the rear cargo cover of the 4man later and use just 2 bows it is too wide between the bows for the factory 4 man cargo cover to work. if you keep the troop seats in and then add this cover and get it to velcro to the top and create that seal vs having a gap that is the way to go. Tarp was only $50 or so.

 

[infidel got me]

Predator42- That came out perfect! Looks great.

 

[Predator42]

Here are some Ideas I've been toying with. I am working on another setup now. I think it would be useful to have something removable like these examples. one shorter for winter when i have the 4 X doors on and one for summer when I go into the Pickup mode. I like the lockable storage accessible from the sides.
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[MarkM]

Great info thanks. I did notice that the front of the tarp is lower and I would have to deal with that but a real canvas tarp as a great idea. Love the looks of your setup

Mark

 

[Action]

That pic of the tubes setting on the floor......look at the angle iron welded to the bottom. I assume those were welded on backwards? It looks like they would sit on the INSIDE edge of the fenders. Maybe they should have test fitted it before finishing it. Or does that roll cage only cover the bed and not the fenders too.

 

[Action]

Nevermind. I just roughly measure the 4x4 and tried to figure out how wide that thing is. It looks to only be just over 4' wide?

 

[Predator42]

Action,

that pic is just an example not the one I am working on. the angle iron would need to be on the other side and the entire thing would be much wider

 

[desmodromic]

I like the 2 man M998 setup but would like to lower the cargo cover to be in line with the truck much like the low profile on the soft top 4 Man setup. Has anyone done this as I am not finding info on this mod. Below is a real quick photoshop image of what it would look like. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark




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Nice, I just added a 2 man to my budding fleet. I want to keep it in truck mode, so post up your results - I would love to do it with mine.

 

[74M35A2]

Predator42- That came out perfect! Looks great.

That's the first nice thing you have ever said.

 

[Sharke3]

I did this with my 92 M998. The bows came apart in pieces and I just used the tops sections. Picked up 10x12 green canvas tarp from the local farmers supply store, some OD green paracord or some bungee straps and you are in bizzznesss.